That while humans make plans, the ultimate outcome rests with God, who has made everything for His purposes. It highlights that true success comes from committing one's work to the Lord and that genuine goodness stems from reverence for God, leading to peace even with enemies. The message contrasts honest, modest gain with dishonest wealth, and warns against pride, which precedes destruction, advocating instead for humility and trust in the Lord. Ultimately, wisdom, kindness, and integrity are presented as pathways to life and favor, while folly, rebellion, and dishonesty lead to ruin.
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We bring you Living Proverbs, the old, old message in modern language. We begin our reading with Proverbs chapter sixteen. We can make our plans, but the final outcome is in God's hands. We can always prove that we are right, but is the Lord convinced? Commit your work to the Lord, then it will succeed. The Lord has made everything for his own purposes, even the wicked for punishment.
Pride disgusts the Lord. Take my word for it. Proud men shall be punished. Iniquity is atoned for by mercy and truth. Being good comes from reverence for God. When a man is trying to please God, he makes even his worst enemies to be at peace with him. A little gained honestly is better than great wealth gotten by dishonest means. We should make plans counting on God to direct us. God will help the king to judge the people fairly. There need be no mistakes. The Lord demands fairness in every business deal. He established this principle. It is a horrible thing for a king to do evil.
His right to rule depends upon his fairness. The king rejoices when his people are truthful and fair. The anger of the king is a messenger of death and a wise man will appease it. Many favors are showered on those who please the king. How much better is wisdom than gold and understanding than silver. The path of the godly leads away from evil. He who follows that path is safe. Pride goes before destruction and haughtiness before a fall. Better poor and humble than proud and rich. God blesses those who obey him. Happy the man who trusts in the Lord. The wise man is known by his common sense and a pleasant teacher is the best.
Wisdom is the fountain of life to those possessing it. But a fool's burden is his folly. From a wise mind comes careful and persuasive speech. Kind words are like honey, enjoyable and healthful. Before every man there lies a wide and pleasant road he thinks is right, but it ends in death. Hunger is good if it makes you work to satisfy it. Idol hands are the devil's workshop. Idol lips are his mouthpiece. An evil man sows strife. Gossip separates the best of friends. Wickedness loves company and leads others into sin. The wicked man stares into space with pursed lips, deep in thought, planning his evil deeds.
White hair is a crown of glory, and is seen most among the godly. It is better to be slow-tempered than famous. It is better to have self-control than to control an army. We toss the coin, but it is the Lord who controls its decision. I never walk alone, I have a Savior, who walks beside me everywhere I go. My heart rejoices in His loving favor, and all who will His saving grace may know.
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A wise slave will rule his master's wicked sons and share their estate. Silver and gold are purified by fire, but God purifies hearts. The wicked enjoy fellowship with others who are wicked. Liars enjoy liars. Mocking the poor is mocking the God who made them. He will punish those who rejoice at others' misfortunes. An old man's grandchildren are his crowning glory. A child's glory is his father. Truth from a rebel or lies from a king are both unexpected. A bribe works like magic. Whosoever uses it will prosper. Love forgets mistakes, nagging about them, parts the best of friends.
A rebuke to a man of common sense is more effective than a hundred lashes on the back of a rebel. The wicked live for rebellion. They shall be severely punished. It is safer to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than a fool caught in his folly. If you repay evil for good, a curse is upon your home. It is better to stop a quarrel once it starts, so don't let it begin. The Lord despises those who say that bad is good and good is bad. It is senseless to pay tuition to educate a rebel who has no heart for truth. A true friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need.
It is poor judgment to countersign another's note, to become responsible for his debts. Sinners love to fight. Boasting is looking for trouble. An evil man is suspicious of everyone. and tumbles into constant trouble. It is no fun to be a rebel's father. A cheerful heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit makes one sick. It is wrong to accept a bribe to twist justice. Wisdom is the main pursuit of sensible men, but a fool's goals are at the ends of the earth. A rebellious son is a grief to his father and a bitter blow to his mother. How short-sighted to find the godly for being good, and to punish nobles for being honest.
The man of few words and settled mind is wise. Therefore even a fool is thought to be wise when he is silent. It pays him to keep his mouth shut. Thank you. Thank you.
The selfish man quarrels against every sound principle of conduct by demanding his own way. A rebel doesn't care about the fact All he wants to do is yell. Sin brings disgrace. A wise man's words express deep streams of thought. It is wrong for a judge to favor the wicked and condemn the innocent.
A fool gets into constant fights. His mouth is his undoing. His words endanger him. What dainty morsels rumors are. They are eaten with great relish. A lazy man is brother to the saboteur. The Lord is a strong fortress. The godly run to him and are safe. The rich man thinks of his wealth as an impregnable defense. A high wall of safety. What a dreamer. Pride ends in destruction. Humility ends in honor. What a shame, yes, how stupid to decide before knowing the facts. A man's courage can sustain his broken body. But when courage dies, what hope is left?
The intelligent man is always open to new ideas. In fact, he looks for them. Bribe does wonders. It will bring you before men of importance. Any story sounds true until someone tells the other side and sets the record straight. A coin toss ends arguments and settles disputes between powerful opponents. It is harder to win back the friendship of an offended brother than to capture a fortified city. His anger shuts you out like iron bars. Ability to give wise advice satisfies like a good meal. Those who love to talk will suffer the consequences. Men have died for saying the wrong thing.
The man who finds a wife finds a good thing. She is a blessing to him from the Lord. The poor man pleads and the rich man answers with insults. Some people are friends in name only. Others are closer than brothers. We've been reading Living Proverbs, the old, old message in modern language.
We read Proverbs chapters sixteen, seventeen, and eighteen. Now here's a special invitation to join us the next time we come your way with Living Proverbs. Oh.