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Proverbs 2:6-7 For the LORD gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He holds victory in store for the upright, he is a shield to those whose walk is blameless.
God gives us wisdom and victory but not for drifting through life or acting irresponsibly with his gifts and resources. If we are faithful and keep our purpose in life clearly in mind, he will keep us from pride and greed.
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Proverbs 28:09 – If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law even his prayers are detestable.
God does not listen to our prayers if we intend to go back to our sin as soon as we get off our knees. If we want to forsake our sin and follow him, however, he willingly listens-no matter how bad our sin has been. What closes his ears is not the depth of our sin, but our secret intention to do it again. God hears our intentions as clearly as he hears our words.
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Proverbs 27:02 Let another praise you, and not your own mouth; someone else, and not your own lips.
Dwelling on the honors you deserve can only be harmful. If can make you bitter, discouraged, or angry, and it will not bring you the rewards that you think should be yours. Pining for what you should have received may make you miss the satisfaction of knowing you did your best.
Do not talk about yourself. Do not talk about your job, your family, your car, or anything that is yours. Think and talk about others and their things. Ask questions about the welfare of others, rather than telling your situation, difficulties, abilities, or blessings. As too much honey will make you sick, self-promotion is also sickening.
Here is a key difference between gracious and odious people. An odious woman is a master at slipping in her opinions, experiences, expertise, and her insightful wisdom. But a gracious woman never talks about herself. She is always inquiring sincerely about the welfare of others. It is the Lord’s praise that counts, not your own (II Cor 10:18)
Odious people are disappointed if you do not praise them enough, ask enough questions about them, and listen intently for them to tell you about their life. But gracious persons, neglecting themselves, are always commending others, pursuing them, and praising them.
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Proverbs 22:10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended.
This Proverbs speaks for itself. Another word for mocker is ridiculer. I know when certain people don’t show up for work or miss meeting or gatherings, it changes the entire temperature or atmosphere. It just takes one person to stir up strife. I think we all can relate to this, Just make sure that person is not you.
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Proverbs 17:5 –He who mocks the poor shows contempt for their Maker, whoever gloats over disaster will not go unpunished.
Few acts are as cruel as making fun of the less fortunate, but many people do this because it makes them feel good to be better off or more successful then someone else. Mocking the poor is mocking the God who made them. We also ridicule God when we mock the weak, those who are different, or anyone else. When you catch yourself putting down others just for fun, stop and think about who created them.
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Proverbs 16:7 When a man’s ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.
We want other people to like us, and sometimes we will do almost anything to win their approval. But God tells us to put our energy into pleasing him instead. Our effort to be peacemakers will usually make us more attractive to those around us, even our enemies. But even if it doesn’t, we haven’t lost anything. We are still pleasing God, the only one who truly matters.
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Proverbs 14:06 – The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
We all know mockers, people who scoff at every word of instruction or advice. They never find wisdom because they don’t seek it seriously. Wisdom comes easily to those who pay attention to experienced people and to God. If the wisdom you need does not come easily to you, perhaps your attitude is the barrier.
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Proverbs 12:01 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
If you don’t want to learn, years of schooling will teach you very little. But if you want to be taught, there is no end to what you can learn. This includes being willing to accept discipline and correction and to learn from the wisdom of others. A person who refuses constructive criticism has a problem with pride. Such a person is unlikely to learn very much.
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Proverbs 10:18 He who conceals his hatred has lying lips, and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
By hating another person you may become a liar or a fool. If you try to conceal your hatred, you end up lying. If you slander the other person and are proven wrong, you are a fool. The only way out is to admit your hateful feelings to God. Ask him to change your heart, to help you love instead of hate.
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Proverbs 9:1-5 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. She has sent out her maids, and she calls from the highest point of the city. Let all who are simple come in here! She says to those who lack judgment. Come, eat my food and drink the wine I have mixed.
The banquet described in this chapter has some interesting parallels to the banquet Jesus described in one of his parables(Luke 14:15-24). Many may intend to go, but they never make it because they get sidetracked by other activities that seem more important at the time. Don’t let anything become more important than your search for God’s wisdom.
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