Pressures of Life
10 If you fail under pressure,
your strength is too small. NLT
10 If you faint in the day of adversity,
Your strength is small. NKJV
There are some Scriptures that you might at times wish weren't in the Bible. No one likes pressure. Pastor John and I were just talking to someone about how the pressures of life can make you wonder why things can't be more smooth sailing. Maybe you've heard news that is troubling. Maybe you are going through things that are hard and frustrating. I won't cover up the fact that there are times where I feel in the flesh like giving up, but I know that God has a good plan for us. Giving up would be to forfeit that plan. It is easy to have faith when things are going well because there is no testing. The New King James says, "If you faint in the day of adversity...." Adversity is a time when our life is not going as we might plan. There are trials on our path and the way is not smooth sailing. Recently...my desire was to take a minute to feel a little sorry for myself and my circumstances. Unfortunately....or maybe I should say thankfully that wasn't to be. I read of our missionary friend in Haiti who is living in his storage shed. I attended a conference with a friend that reminded me that life is not always a bowl of cherries, but He never leaves us alone. We can rejoice in His presence! God does not leave us in our mess when we call out to Him. We may have to go through a time where our trust is in Him not the outward situation. Are you up for that reality? Next time giving up seems like the option remember this Scripture. Don't allow your faith to be small.
We don't deny hard times or the pressures of life. However faith says that God has a plan if we will listen to His voice. He will bring us through.
What situations are you going through that might tempt you to give up?
What things have helped you to trust in Jesus in your situation?
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Experiencing the Wisdom of God Day 23 "We don't live unto ourselves"
What makes a heart rejoice
15 My child,d]">[d] if your heart is wise,
my own heart will rejoice!
16 Everything in me will celebrate
when you speak what is right
Think about your life. Have you ever given cause for those who love you to have concern? Most of us will readily admit that their have been times when we've caused some worry to our loved ones. We don't live unto ourselves in this world though sometimes we might wish we did. The truth is not only do our actions affect those whom we may negatively influence....they also affect those who love us and are wanting us to walk in Godly wisdom. When we listen to the voice of God and walk in good things we actually are a cause of celebration to our loved ones. Think about that a minute. Our choices can cause celebration or concern. It doesn't matter how old or young you are...God wants us to remember we are connected. We all want our kids and those we love to do well...we want to be able to celebrate each other.
Life Long Learning
12 Commit yourself to instruction;
listen carefully to words of knowledge.
Commitment is a word with a bang. To commit is to agree to do something consistently. Many of us want to better ourselves and to obey the Lord, but that word commitment gets hard to do. It is not just a sermonett. Commitment requires daily discipline to follow through on what we've promised to do. If you've been reading your chapter in Proverbs everyday you have been participating in an exercise of commitment. All through our life we want to be learners. That only happens with concentrated effort and commitment.
What are you doing to increase in the knowledge of the Lord?
What are you doing to increase in knowledge concerning your job, your family, your church, or other things of interest to you?
15 My child,d]">[d] if your heart is wise,
my own heart will rejoice!
16 Everything in me will celebrate
when you speak what is right
Think about your life. Have you ever given cause for those who love you to have concern? Most of us will readily admit that their have been times when we've caused some worry to our loved ones. We don't live unto ourselves in this world though sometimes we might wish we did. The truth is not only do our actions affect those whom we may negatively influence....they also affect those who love us and are wanting us to walk in Godly wisdom. When we listen to the voice of God and walk in good things we actually are a cause of celebration to our loved ones. Think about that a minute. Our choices can cause celebration or concern. It doesn't matter how old or young you are...God wants us to remember we are connected. We all want our kids and those we love to do well...we want to be able to celebrate each other.
Life Long Learning
12 Commit yourself to instruction;
listen carefully to words of knowledge.
Commitment is a word with a bang. To commit is to agree to do something consistently. Many of us want to better ourselves and to obey the Lord, but that word commitment gets hard to do. It is not just a sermonett. Commitment requires daily discipline to follow through on what we've promised to do. If you've been reading your chapter in Proverbs everyday you have been participating in an exercise of commitment. All through our life we want to be learners. That only happens with concentrated effort and commitment.
What are you doing to increase in the knowledge of the Lord?
What are you doing to increase in knowledge concerning your job, your family, your church, or other things of interest to you?
Friday, October 22, 2010
Experiencing the Wisdom of God through Proverbs Day 22 A Good Name
Establishing a good name
1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
Loving favor rather than silver and gold. NKJV
1 Choose a good reputation over great riches;
being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.
NLT
When people speak about you what do they say? Sure I know there are gossips and judgmental people that have nothing good to say about anyone, but what do everyday people say about you as a person? What sort of legacy are you establishing with your life? What are some ways to have a good name? When we allow the fruit of the Spirit to grow in our life we learn to care about others. Things like respecting and having empathy for the feelings and rights of others, being timely, paying our bills, keeping our word, being honest, being willing to admit when we are wrong, are all steps to establishing a good name. Take a minute to really think about this. Grab your notebook and let Holy Spirit speak to you about how you can establish a good name that will honor Father God. What kind of legacy are you leaving?
Climbing the Ladder
8 Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster,
and their reign of terror will come to an end.
Some people get ahead by stepping on others through injustice. They feel like the business world or their personal life requires them to do things that dishonor others in order to meet their goals. They don't care what happens in the wake of their words and actions. Have you ever wondered why injustice seems to prosper? If you have you are not alone...the Psalmist wrote..."Why do the wicked prosper"? I'm glad that both in the Psalms and here in Proverbs God makes it clear that those who are unjust will not prosper in the end. God will bring all of that to ruin. They will reap what they have sown.
Boundary Line
28 Don’t cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers
set up by previous generations.
Years ago one of my Aunt's and Uncle had a boundary dispute with their neighbor. It ended up that they had to have the town come to do an assessment. Some folks might think God doesn't care about such things...but here we see that boundaries are important and need to be honored. We need to always be respectful. If you buy a house always know where your boundaries are....and if you rent it is also a good idea to know the boundaries so you don't overstep.
What verse stood out to you as you read today?
What action steps do you need to make today?
1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches,
Loving favor rather than silver and gold. NKJV
1 Choose a good reputation over great riches;
being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.
NLT
When people speak about you what do they say? Sure I know there are gossips and judgmental people that have nothing good to say about anyone, but what do everyday people say about you as a person? What sort of legacy are you establishing with your life? What are some ways to have a good name? When we allow the fruit of the Spirit to grow in our life we learn to care about others. Things like respecting and having empathy for the feelings and rights of others, being timely, paying our bills, keeping our word, being honest, being willing to admit when we are wrong, are all steps to establishing a good name. Take a minute to really think about this. Grab your notebook and let Holy Spirit speak to you about how you can establish a good name that will honor Father God. What kind of legacy are you leaving?
Climbing the Ladder
8 Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster,
and their reign of terror will come to an end.
Some people get ahead by stepping on others through injustice. They feel like the business world or their personal life requires them to do things that dishonor others in order to meet their goals. They don't care what happens in the wake of their words and actions. Have you ever wondered why injustice seems to prosper? If you have you are not alone...the Psalmist wrote..."Why do the wicked prosper"? I'm glad that both in the Psalms and here in Proverbs God makes it clear that those who are unjust will not prosper in the end. God will bring all of that to ruin. They will reap what they have sown.
Boundary Line
28 Don’t cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers
set up by previous generations.
Years ago one of my Aunt's and Uncle had a boundary dispute with their neighbor. It ended up that they had to have the town come to do an assessment. Some folks might think God doesn't care about such things...but here we see that boundaries are important and need to be honored. We need to always be respectful. If you buy a house always know where your boundaries are....and if you rent it is also a good idea to know the boundaries so you don't overstep.
What verse stood out to you as you read today?
What action steps do you need to make today?
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Expereincing the Wisdom of God through Proverbs Day 21 Givng, Working and Spending
Giving
26 Some people are always greedy for more,
but the godly love to give!
Take a few minutes...yes right now... and think about how you can give of yourself to someone else. It may cost you something....time, money or maybe a little sacrifice. God desires to bless His children and one sure way is for us to learn the joy of giving. When our heart truly loves to give for the gospel sake, for the good of others, and from the heart that is when we are really in line to be blessed. That blessing can be financial...but blessing is so much more that alone. Jesus always went about giving of Himself. Loving to give is not about obligation...it is much better than that sort of thing. When we come to Christ we are given His nature and if we nurture that desire to be more like Jesus we can't help but learn to love to give. You can start out small. Pastor John and I love to give. We don't advertise what we do for others but it is such a blessing to us. Think about it today. Did you think of something yet? Be sure and implement it today!
Work
25 Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin,
for their hands refuse to work.
I'm amazed at the number of verses about laziness in Proverbs. Paul in the New Testament tells us that if a person refuses to work he doesn't eat. God doesn't judge a person by his wealth...but he does see and judge what we do with the gifting He gives us. Sometimes we are waiting on God to provide a need and that is promised in the word. We must remember that one of the ways God provides is through giving us the ability to work. Your talent isn't by accident. So get up and accomplish something today...and do it with all your heart as unto the Lord.
Don't spend everything
20 The wise have wealth and luxury,
but fools spend whatever they get.
Are you spending every dime you make? Don't despair....determine to save some. Yeah I know you may have debt up to your ears. Many Americans do. This verse hit me sometime ago. Remember I told you that one of the ideas for studying Proverbs can be to study subjects. You've noticed that a main topic is foolish verses wise. Well maybe you've felt pretty good because you've been in the wise category everytime it's mentioned....well until now. Even if you just save a little bit...you are obeying God and if you are diligent that amount will increase. Hey everyone can start out with at least saving $5 a month. It doesn't seem like much...but it is obedience to the word...a declaration,if you will, that you are not going to be in the foolish category. It all adds up. Are you up to the challenge?
What verses did the Holy Spirit talk to you about today?
What action steps have you begun to take since reading Proverbs?
26 Some people are always greedy for more,
but the godly love to give!
Take a few minutes...yes right now... and think about how you can give of yourself to someone else. It may cost you something....time, money or maybe a little sacrifice. God desires to bless His children and one sure way is for us to learn the joy of giving. When our heart truly loves to give for the gospel sake, for the good of others, and from the heart that is when we are really in line to be blessed. That blessing can be financial...but blessing is so much more that alone. Jesus always went about giving of Himself. Loving to give is not about obligation...it is much better than that sort of thing. When we come to Christ we are given His nature and if we nurture that desire to be more like Jesus we can't help but learn to love to give. You can start out small. Pastor John and I love to give. We don't advertise what we do for others but it is such a blessing to us. Think about it today. Did you think of something yet? Be sure and implement it today!
Work
25 Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin,
for their hands refuse to work.
I'm amazed at the number of verses about laziness in Proverbs. Paul in the New Testament tells us that if a person refuses to work he doesn't eat. God doesn't judge a person by his wealth...but he does see and judge what we do with the gifting He gives us. Sometimes we are waiting on God to provide a need and that is promised in the word. We must remember that one of the ways God provides is through giving us the ability to work. Your talent isn't by accident. So get up and accomplish something today...and do it with all your heart as unto the Lord.
Don't spend everything
20 The wise have wealth and luxury,
but fools spend whatever they get.
Are you spending every dime you make? Don't despair....determine to save some. Yeah I know you may have debt up to your ears. Many Americans do. This verse hit me sometime ago. Remember I told you that one of the ideas for studying Proverbs can be to study subjects. You've noticed that a main topic is foolish verses wise. Well maybe you've felt pretty good because you've been in the wise category everytime it's mentioned....well until now. Even if you just save a little bit...you are obeying God and if you are diligent that amount will increase. Hey everyone can start out with at least saving $5 a month. It doesn't seem like much...but it is obedience to the word...a declaration,if you will, that you are not going to be in the foolish category. It all adds up. Are you up to the challenge?
What verses did the Holy Spirit talk to you about today?
What action steps have you begun to take since reading Proverbs?
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Experiencing The Wisdom of God Through Proverbs Day 20 Self Righteousness
I'm so blessed to talk to people who are reading Proverbs and finding wisdom for their life.
Self-Righteousness
Romans 3:23
"...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, "
Proverbs 20:9
9 No one can say, "I am innocent;
I have never done anything wrong." NCV
Sometimes we all need to be reminded that everyone has sinned. There are instances where we are the "innocent party", but the truth is everyone has fallen short of the glory of God. Stop and think about that right now. Do you currently have a situation in your everyday life that relates to this truth? Is there something God has wanted to deal with you about, but you've refused to admit even to yourself that you've been in the wrong? Do you need to admit your sin and repent? Is there a situation with someone in your everyday life where you've refused to listen to someone else's perspective to the point you've maintained you are right and they are totally wrong? If so it is entirely possible that you are missing something through self-righteousness. There are times where we have to stand fast because of righteousness, but even then we must guard our attitudes. When we keep in mind that we've all sinned and our righteousness comes through the blood of Jesus we are more likely to refrain from allowing ourselves the "luxury" of putting the blame on everyone else while avoiding examining our own heart.
Drink
Proverbs 20:1
1 Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls.
Those led astray by drink cannot be wise. NLT
Alcohol and drugs may seem to bring pleasure...but they produce harm to a persons life and that of their family members. People wake up one day to realize that they've wasted their lives and hurt the ones they love. That is not wisdom and it produces only pain and hard-ache. There are many snared by this problem. Thank Father God for His ability to bring deliverance to those who ask in Jesus Name. The last statement in the Proverb puts God's heart in perspective...."they cannot be wise"....Father God wants them to have freedom from drink because if they are not free they can never really act in wisdom.
Here are a few more verses I'd like to highlight. What are some verses in Chapter 20 that spoke to you as you read today.
11 Even children are known by the way they act,
whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right. NLT
7 The godly walk with integrity;
blessed are their children who follow them.
NLT
10 False weights and unequal measuresa]">[a]—
the Lord detests double standards of every kind.
NLT
Self-Righteousness
Romans 3:23
"...for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, "
Proverbs 20:9
9 No one can say, "I am innocent;
I have never done anything wrong." NCV
Sometimes we all need to be reminded that everyone has sinned. There are instances where we are the "innocent party", but the truth is everyone has fallen short of the glory of God. Stop and think about that right now. Do you currently have a situation in your everyday life that relates to this truth? Is there something God has wanted to deal with you about, but you've refused to admit even to yourself that you've been in the wrong? Do you need to admit your sin and repent? Is there a situation with someone in your everyday life where you've refused to listen to someone else's perspective to the point you've maintained you are right and they are totally wrong? If so it is entirely possible that you are missing something through self-righteousness. There are times where we have to stand fast because of righteousness, but even then we must guard our attitudes. When we keep in mind that we've all sinned and our righteousness comes through the blood of Jesus we are more likely to refrain from allowing ourselves the "luxury" of putting the blame on everyone else while avoiding examining our own heart.
Drink
Proverbs 20:1
1 Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls.
Those led astray by drink cannot be wise. NLT
Alcohol and drugs may seem to bring pleasure...but they produce harm to a persons life and that of their family members. People wake up one day to realize that they've wasted their lives and hurt the ones they love. That is not wisdom and it produces only pain and hard-ache. There are many snared by this problem. Thank Father God for His ability to bring deliverance to those who ask in Jesus Name. The last statement in the Proverb puts God's heart in perspective...."they cannot be wise"....Father God wants them to have freedom from drink because if they are not free they can never really act in wisdom.
Here are a few more verses I'd like to highlight. What are some verses in Chapter 20 that spoke to you as you read today.
11 Even children are known by the way they act,
whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right. NLT
7 The godly walk with integrity;
blessed are their children who follow them.
NLT
10 False weights and unequal measuresa]">[a]—
the Lord detests double standards of every kind.
NLT
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Experiencing the Wisdom of God Through Proverbs: Choices
Tonight I had trouble picking a few verses to highlight in the blog. It seemed like every verse was jumping off the page begging to be expounded upon.
Chapter 19
Children
18 Discipline your children while there is hope.
Otherwise you will ruin their lives.
This could be ripped from the modern headlines. Children are undone, on drugs, disrespectful of authority, unable to get along socially, all because they are not disciplined (taught) in the home. The Bible is clear that the role of a parent is so important. Entitlement and refusal to set boundaries while the "modern" wisdom in the end turns to ruin. When I look back over the childhood of my boys I readily can see mistakes that we made as parents...hindsight is 20/20. Yet I do know that Pastor John and I did our best to love them and bring godly discipline (teaching) into their lives. The boys worked each summer in a youth to work program in their teen years. One year my eldest son came home from work each day the first week with tales of another teen in the program getting let go. I asked him what was going on...his reply was revealing. The youths were being let go for two reasons. They didn't listen to instruction and they didn't complete their task. Thankfully our boys didn't share the same fate as their counterparts because they understood the value of instruction and completing their work. Training is not always fun for parent or child but it is necessary to properly grow to maturity. That's not to say there will not be problems as they grow into adulthood...but they will remember their upbringing and come back to it.
Wisdom
8 To acquire wisdom is to love oneself;
people who cherish understanding will prosper.
This verse brings me back to the opening chapters of Proverbs where wisdom cries out to be acknowledged and listen to in our everyday life. Wisdom is more than knowledge...it is the ability to use knowledge correctly. We should never think that our learning is completed. To continue to learn from God through His word, through our experiences, and through godly advice will keep our life on the right path. Today as I remembered a situation I've been praying about for some time...I couldn't help but give God thanks for good outcomes to prayer. Good outcomes sometimes require walking in the wisdom of God in dealing people and events. I thank God that He helped me to listen to Him and walk in wisdom. Which brings me to the next verse on my list.
Responsible for our actions
3 People ruin their lives by their own foolishness
and then are angry at the Lord.
Sometimes we get ourselves into messes that cause pain and hurt. We might be tempted to be angry upset with the Lord. Many times if we are honest we have to admit that we've not listened to the voice of God and we've walked our own way. Actions always have consequences. In the midst of our mess it is easy to think God abandoned us, or didn't lead us or help us as He should have done. Yet if we will be honest we'd admit we've made choices that simply have bad consequences. God's grace is available to help us even in these times. There are other times when we are in the will of God and trouble comes...it is those times that we have to stand firm. Always evaluate....always ask God and be willing to follow His lead from where you are today. Are you reaping consequences because of choices? Don't despair. Start your journey of obedience today...seek wisdom and forsake foolishness...allow God to bring you out. Don't blame Him....obey Him and see the salvation of the Lord.
What choices are you making today? Are they inline with the wisdom of God?
What verse or verses spoke to you from Chapter 19?
Chapter 19
Children
18 Discipline your children while there is hope.
Otherwise you will ruin their lives.
This could be ripped from the modern headlines. Children are undone, on drugs, disrespectful of authority, unable to get along socially, all because they are not disciplined (taught) in the home. The Bible is clear that the role of a parent is so important. Entitlement and refusal to set boundaries while the "modern" wisdom in the end turns to ruin. When I look back over the childhood of my boys I readily can see mistakes that we made as parents...hindsight is 20/20. Yet I do know that Pastor John and I did our best to love them and bring godly discipline (teaching) into their lives. The boys worked each summer in a youth to work program in their teen years. One year my eldest son came home from work each day the first week with tales of another teen in the program getting let go. I asked him what was going on...his reply was revealing. The youths were being let go for two reasons. They didn't listen to instruction and they didn't complete their task. Thankfully our boys didn't share the same fate as their counterparts because they understood the value of instruction and completing their work. Training is not always fun for parent or child but it is necessary to properly grow to maturity. That's not to say there will not be problems as they grow into adulthood...but they will remember their upbringing and come back to it.
Wisdom
8 To acquire wisdom is to love oneself;
people who cherish understanding will prosper.
This verse brings me back to the opening chapters of Proverbs where wisdom cries out to be acknowledged and listen to in our everyday life. Wisdom is more than knowledge...it is the ability to use knowledge correctly. We should never think that our learning is completed. To continue to learn from God through His word, through our experiences, and through godly advice will keep our life on the right path. Today as I remembered a situation I've been praying about for some time...I couldn't help but give God thanks for good outcomes to prayer. Good outcomes sometimes require walking in the wisdom of God in dealing people and events. I thank God that He helped me to listen to Him and walk in wisdom. Which brings me to the next verse on my list.
Responsible for our actions
3 People ruin their lives by their own foolishness
and then are angry at the Lord.
Sometimes we get ourselves into messes that cause pain and hurt. We might be tempted to be angry upset with the Lord. Many times if we are honest we have to admit that we've not listened to the voice of God and we've walked our own way. Actions always have consequences. In the midst of our mess it is easy to think God abandoned us, or didn't lead us or help us as He should have done. Yet if we will be honest we'd admit we've made choices that simply have bad consequences. God's grace is available to help us even in these times. There are other times when we are in the will of God and trouble comes...it is those times that we have to stand firm. Always evaluate....always ask God and be willing to follow His lead from where you are today. Are you reaping consequences because of choices? Don't despair. Start your journey of obedience today...seek wisdom and forsake foolishness...allow God to bring you out. Don't blame Him....obey Him and see the salvation of the Lord.
What choices are you making today? Are they inline with the wisdom of God?
What verse or verses spoke to you from Chapter 19?
Monday, October 18, 2010
Experiencing the Wisdom of God Through Proverbs Day 18
A reoccurring theme in Proverbs contrast what a fool is like verses what a wise person is like. Here are two verses that bring to light that contrast in our everyday life.
Listening to others
2 Fools have no interest in understanding;
they only want to air their own opinions.
Sometimes we hold on to our position to such a degree that we can't see someone else's point of view. I'm certainly not talking about condoning sin....but simply seeking to understand. We can't minister to someone whom we refuse to listen to or endeavor to understand. Is it possible that there are people in your everyday life that you really don't understand because of preconceived ideas or suppositions that you hold? Some years ago I was on an abortion debate message board. While I certainly kept my pro-life position I nonetheless through discussion began to see the plight of many women in our country and in the world. I saw somethings that were excuses but other things that were opportunities to minister in the lives of women. In the end some women I talked too...said, "we know you care about us." That never would have happened if we (I wasn't the only Christian on the board) refused to listen. The experience forever changed my thinking. It was an everyday challenge. We were able to maintain our pro-life position and show love and understanding. I began to care about the women that felt they have no choice. Admittedly it is difficult to listen when your mind cries out to express itself.
Do you dare to ask the Holy Spirit if there are areas and subjects that you've refused to listen to someone elses point of view?
Spouting off
13 Spouting off before listening to the facts
is both shameful and foolish.
Been there done that. If you are like most people just reading this verse brings back memories of a time where this was true of your response. Thankfully we don't have to stay in that rut. It is easy to have a little information and run with it instead of being patient enough to hear the whole story. Easy in this case though isn't good. It can harm relationships and make you wish that you could do it all over again. Here is one more verse that brings the truth home.
17 The first to speak in court sounds right—
until the cross-examination begins.
What verses popped out at you as you read Proverbs 18 today?
Listening to others
2 Fools have no interest in understanding;
they only want to air their own opinions.
Sometimes we hold on to our position to such a degree that we can't see someone else's point of view. I'm certainly not talking about condoning sin....but simply seeking to understand. We can't minister to someone whom we refuse to listen to or endeavor to understand. Is it possible that there are people in your everyday life that you really don't understand because of preconceived ideas or suppositions that you hold? Some years ago I was on an abortion debate message board. While I certainly kept my pro-life position I nonetheless through discussion began to see the plight of many women in our country and in the world. I saw somethings that were excuses but other things that were opportunities to minister in the lives of women. In the end some women I talked too...said, "we know you care about us." That never would have happened if we (I wasn't the only Christian on the board) refused to listen. The experience forever changed my thinking. It was an everyday challenge. We were able to maintain our pro-life position and show love and understanding. I began to care about the women that felt they have no choice. Admittedly it is difficult to listen when your mind cries out to express itself.
Do you dare to ask the Holy Spirit if there are areas and subjects that you've refused to listen to someone elses point of view?
Spouting off
13 Spouting off before listening to the facts
is both shameful and foolish.
Been there done that. If you are like most people just reading this verse brings back memories of a time where this was true of your response. Thankfully we don't have to stay in that rut. It is easy to have a little information and run with it instead of being patient enough to hear the whole story. Easy in this case though isn't good. It can harm relationships and make you wish that you could do it all over again. Here is one more verse that brings the truth home.
17 The first to speak in court sounds right—
until the cross-examination begins.
What verses popped out at you as you read Proverbs 18 today?
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