July 24, 200818 yr There are some absolutely wonder life lessons in the book of Proverbs. Share yours and maybe someone will be touched by what you post.
July 24, 200818 yr Author Proverbs 11 might be a good place to start for us regular posters in P & R. 12 A man who lacks judgment derides his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his tongue.
July 24, 200818 yr Author Staying in Proverbs 11 22 Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion. This would be a great one for female teenagers to commit to memory.
July 24, 200818 yr Author If you have ever been suspended from BGP and was upset about it, this might hurt to read. Proverbs 12 1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
July 24, 200818 yr Author O how true this one is... Proverbs 12 15 The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice.
July 24, 200818 yr Author The often misquoted from Proverbs 13 24 He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him.
July 24, 200818 yr Author For those that doubt and pour out hatred and doubt on Christianity.... Proverbs 14 6 The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.
July 24, 200818 yr Author When men rely on the knowledge of men, it seems so right, but.... Proverbs 14 12 There is a way that seems right to a man, but in the end it leads to death. I think evolution falls right square here. It sure seems right but it ain't.
July 24, 200818 yr Author One I am very, very bad at and wish I was better at. Proverbs 15 1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.
July 24, 200818 yr Author Interesting one that might indicate that God might not be listening to those He deems as wicked..... Proverbs 15 29 The LORD is far from the wicked but he hears the prayer of the righteous.
July 24, 200818 yr Author :sssh: Proverbs 17 might be a good thing to think of before some of us post... 28 Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue. Of course, Guru wouldn't be making the big bucks then would he?
July 24, 200818 yr Author Have to say that the Lord favored me here. I just hope that as I help my wife go through the next few days of burying and remembering her grandmother, I can be a favor to her. Proverbs 18 22 He who finds a wife finds what is good and receives favor from the LORD. I guess that is why I can't sleep at 2:30 in the AM. Praying that I can help her get through today's burial.
July 24, 200818 yr Author 'nuff said on the second part of this one. Proverbs 19 13 A foolish son is his father's ruin, and a quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping. :lol::sssh:
July 24, 200818 yr Author In another P & R thread, there was discussion on drinking. Here is a proverb about it. Proverbs 20 Wine is a mocker and beer is a brawler whoever is led astray by them is not wise
July 24, 200818 yr Author I think too many times, today's Christians are living this proverb out. Proverbs 21 13 If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor he too will cry out and not be answered.
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