Proverbs 22 - 24 (10th June) - Sky

Proverbs 22

Chapter 22 starts out with a benefit of wise people. A wise person earns good reputation as they learn to handle finances carefully, avoid sexual impurity, control emotions and speech, working hard. Why is it necessary to have a good name? So we can be that testimony, that difference, that blessing, to be the Light that shines even in Darkness.

Verse 4
2 words are often repeated in Proverbs and that is Fear of the Lord and humility. That will always be the essence and foundation of wisdom.

Verse 5 and 8
Solomon often uses poetic and flowery words to describe walks of wickedness or righteousness. Wicked lie thorns and snares but for the righteousness lies rivers of blessings.

Verse 15
Child discipline is mentioned again here. Ever wonder why a child is always so mischievous? Folly is bound up in the heart of the child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him. Due to sensitiveness we can’t use a cane during Young Arrows. Makes things easier sometimes Haha =X

Verse 17 – 29
Sayings of the wise, apply your heart to what I teach. It started out impactfully

Readers, we should not just read and let it past. But let it sink deep into our hearts, mind and spirit and apply it in out daily lives.

Proverbs 23

This chapter continues by sharing other principles to be applied in life.

Verse 6
Why not eat the food of a stingy man? When u ask or even accept a favor from a stingy man. Logically, his manners and attitude will make your experience miserable by expecting something in return.

Verse 12
Application of wisdom. Apply your heart to instruction and your ears to words of knowledge.

Verse 17-18
AS I read this verse I felt it really relates to a lot of people and myself. Sometimes in my Christian walk, I do envy sinners in their way of life. But we are to be zealous for the fear of the Lord. And the encouragement is stated in V18 that we will have hope and it will never be cut off!

Verse 20-21 and 29-35
They talks about alcoholism, not a modern phenomenon, a problem even troubles the people of the Middle East. For Drunkards becomes poor, not only spiritually but financially as well. And their daily clothes would be drowsiness

Solomon does not only give spiritual depth to his wisdom, but with logic and common sense as well.

Proverbs 24

A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength.

Verse 11
This verse caught me, as we help the unjustly condemned to die, to rescue them from spiritual or physically death. People need to hear the life-changing message of the gospel as it is the Solution to all deaths.

Verse 14
Again stated future hope for us and our hope will not be cut off. Sometimes GOD promises again and again, and yet we still have little faith in HIM.

Verse 26
A poetic verse, an honest answer is like a kiss on the lips. An honest answer like a kiss demonstrates affection and love, the marks of genuine friendship.

As I continue to read proverbs, I asked myself how do I develop a wise heart?

Developing a heart that is skilled in following God’s way requires exceptional commitment and discipline. Because of sin, we enter this world with spiritual “heart disease”. The heart, the inner control center that thinks, feels and makes choices, is clogged with evil thoughts, sexual perversions, deceit, pride and foolishness.

AS we weed out the evil thoughts, desires and motives. And fill our minds with true, pure admirable thoughts. Bringing healing to our hearts begins with a passionate fear of the Lord.