Proverbs 19

Honesty and trust are more important than your economic status. Be sure that your zeal is for and from the Lord; let it now be ignorant or rash. When our life turns to ruin, it is not God's work, but our own. Do not cast blame on Him, for He is the only one who can truly guide you back to peace and righteousness. Keep wisdom in your heart, and never close your mind to understanding. Lies will not go undetected, nor will gossip; both will bring about rightful punishment. Hold your tongue, and forgive others who you might otherwise scold or belittle. {The Spirit cannot work adequately through us if we have a begrudging heart.} Maintain a calm and collected temperament, yet do not adopt lazy habits. Let your spouse be a gift from God, someone who will build you up and help further you in your faith. Be generous and merciful; God will take notice. We need to be disciplined, so accept it and learn from it. God's plans thwart our own; He knows our path and He is in control. Fear God; you must do so in order to fully receive live in Him. Obey your parents; do not be a disgrace. Let not your mouth be a vessel of the wicked, lest you are prepared for the backlash that will ensue.