Thursday, September 16, 2010

Proverbs 14

2 comments:

Joan said...

vs 12 says "There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death." My study Bible says - the "path...that seems right" may offer many options and require few sacrifices. Easy choices, however, should make us take a second look. Is this solution attractive because it allows me to be lazy? because it doesn't ask me to change my lifestyle? because it requires no moral restraints? The right choice often requires hard work and self-sacrifice. Don't be enticed by apparent shortcuts that seem right but end in death.
I'd never thought of it quite this way.

Unknown said...

"A wise woman strengthens her family." v1

What a calling. I feel eternally blessed every day to be a woman, a wife, a mother, blessing and strengthening my family through service and relationship. May God grant me continuously more patience and joy and strength to be a wise woman who makes choices that strengthens her family. It is a big job in this culture that fights it tooth and nail by continuously pulling families in separate directions and putting wear and tear on the bonds.

"Patient people have great understanding but peoplewith quick tempers show their foolishness." v9

Mmmm... always want more patience in this heart of mine.

"Peace of mind means a healthy body but jealousy will rot your bones." v30 How true this verse is! How I love peace of mind and soul and body!