Thursday, February 24, 2011

Proverbs 24

  • Do not envy sinners; they only cause trouble.
  • Wisdom and understanding need to be our foundation.
  • In this struggle with temptation, we need the guidance of the Lord.
  • Do not fall to shambles in times of crisis; find strength in God.
  • Reach out to those trudging down the path of the wicked; do not hesitate to help them!
  • Do not turn your cheek to wrongdoing because "it doesn't concern you;" God sees such excuses and is not impressed.
  • Accepting the knowledge and teaching of God secures your future!
  • Though the righteous may stumble, God will help them up to continue their walk; the wicked do not receive such assistance.
  • Do not rejoice in the pitfalls of the wicked; God does not approve of such things.
  • Fear God, always!
  • Let not injustice be acceptable in your heart; expose it for the wickedness that it is!
  • Be honest and diligent.
  • Do not speak in a slanderous manner.
  • Be not vengeful.
  • Do not live as sluggards do, for their repayment shall be poverty.
Kudos to The Message for helping me out!

I particularly like this verse:

"15 Do not lurk like a thief near the house of the righteous,
   do not plunder their dwelling place; 
16 for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again,
   but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes."

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