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Proverb 21:
Let us each examine ourselves today before our Heavenly Father and ask him to show us what idols we may have in our lives. If the Lord shows us, let’s ask him to help us deal with it, so that we will be more pleasing to ADONAI.
Proverbs 19: 25 Either we can listen to those who know more than us or we can learn the hard way. Once again, we’re presented with a choice about how we want our lives to be. May we all choose the way of the wise, not the scorner.
Proverbs 16: Peace is a priority - Yeshua amplifies the Torah’s teaching, Love your neighbor as yourself (Lev. 19:18) by saying, Love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! Then you will become children of your Father in heaven (Matt. 5:44). He took the Torah further.
Proverbs 15: think before speaking so our words are beneficial to those with whom we are talking. Practice never giving an immediate answer to a question or comment, but to take a few seconds to ponder what we’re about to say, considering the ramifications of our words.
Proverbs 14: One who doesn’t think believes every word, but the cautious understands his steps (15).
Let us pray that the L-RD gives us discernment in all our dealings with others so that our lives are more and more successful. That would please our Father in heaven.
Proverbs 13:
Let us today think about every word that proceeds from our mouths. Not only will we give an account of these words in the world to come, but they will impact our day-to-day existence.
Proverbs 12: A sincere compliment brings health. Contrast that with the impact of a negative criticism meant to harm us. Such speech cuts and can bring on illness. So, with this proverb in mind, let’s find ways to bless people we interact with today. We might be saving a life.
May we choose wisdom over folly today that our lives can be a blessing to ourselves and others. Solomon has some great goodies for us in the next 13 proverbs IF we are open to hearing them. Are we ready?
Proverbs 8: Wisdom offers prudence, righteousness, power, love, riches and honor. Wisdom was created before even the seas, mountains, earth, elements and even the heavens (22-31) to provide these blessings to humans. To know God's wisdom through His Word is to know how to live.
Prov. 24: "I’ll just lie here a bit rest a little longer; just fold my hands for a little more sleep"—and poverty comes marching in on you, scarcity hits you like an invading soldier. (Vv. 33-34) Poverty and lack attack if this behavior is not conquered.
“Train a child in the way he should go; and even when old he will not swerve from it” v. 6. The word “train” is derived from chinnuch, meaning “education.”
Thus, a parent does well to help a child find his or her abilities, interests and talents so that he or she will thrive.
Proverbs 18: A fool takes no pleasure in trying to understand; he only wants to express his own opinion. A person of discernment seeks knowledge, and wisdom enters through the heart (a Hebrew expression for mind, emotion and will) and the ear (a person open to learning).
Starting a fight is like letting water through [a dike]—better to stop the quarrel before it gets worse. If we remember this proverb, it will save us a lot of wear and tear on our emotions. We can allow a fight to grow, or, we can plug up the hole with gentle and kind words.
Proverbs 15: A soothing tongue is a tree of life, but when it twists things, it breaks the spirit (v. 4). One of humankind’s most powerful weapons is not a nuclear bomb. And it’s not the muscles of a body builder. It’s the tiny tongue.
What soothing words will we choose today?
Proverbs 14: Solomon and Yeshua used the imagery of travel to encourage us to be on the right derekh, the right path. We have many choices to help us find our way in life—GPS in our cars; likewise, we need God’s road map for our lives laid out in his Word.
Proverbs 11: One of the most important principles for successful living is to not rely entirely on oneself. No one can see all sides of something, so having multiple perspectives enables a person to make wiser decisions. Let us seek wise counselors to have a more successful life.
Proverbs 9: Choices! Choose wisdom over folly. Learn God's lessons and choose life over death. Choose to trust Yeshua’s atoning sacrifice and seek His strength to follow the Ways of HaShem.
The Hebrew word for Wisdom is Chokmah. This word doesn’t just mean intelligence or knowledge. Wisdom is the right application of both. May G-d grant all of us the eyes and ears to gain wisdom as we read the eighth Proverb.
Proverbs 5 deals largely with Solomon telling his son about the dangers of being seduced by that which would lead him astray. What seduces us away from Hashem? As we read this proverb, we will be encouraged to practice greater fidelity toward the Almighty.
Proverbs 4:2 I am giving you good ADVICE (lekach)
The Hebrew word lekach, which means "to receive" or "to take.” Take and carry along with oneself.) The implication is that wise advice from your father should be taken by the child and carried with them for successful lives.