It Pays To Take Life Seriously | Journey Through Proverbs 16 | Set Free 24-7

A Proverb a Day Keeps the Police Away! Join me as we read through the book of Proverbs in the Message Version this month! It pays to take life seriously as we find out today. Things work out when we trust in God. Can you believe we are over halfway thru? Have you noticed any changes? Today's reading is packed full of wisdom, insight, and good instruction for living to keep you on the right path! I'm not pushy or preachy, I'm just glad that you are here!

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"Proverb A Day: Everything Has A Place And Purpose"

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Summary/Abstract Show Notes

Robert welcomed the listener to another proverb day, which is like proverbs on the porch, but no catchy name was decided yet. This was day 16 of the proverb a day to keep the police away challenge. Robert asked how the listener’s week was going and then jumped straight into Proverb 16 titled Everything With a Place and Purpose. The proverb states that mortals make elaborate plans, but God has the last word and humans are satisfied with whatever looks good, while God probes for the good. It is suggested to put God in charge of one's work and then what they've planned will take place.

Everything was made with a place and purpose, even the wicked. The conversation emphasizes the importance of taking life seriously and living humbly. It warns against pride and arrogance, as God does not tolerate these qualities. Good leaders motivate and do not mislead, as God cares about honesty in the workplace.

It is better to be right and poor than wrong and rich. Wisdom and insight are worth more than money, and gracious words add to one's reputation. Following the right path leads to life, while the wrong one leads to hell. Ultimately, trusting in God is the best way to ensure success and fulfillment. This conversation is about the wise sayings of Chapter 16 of Proverbs.

It speaks of the importance of appetite as an incentive to work and how hunger can motivate us to work harder. It acknowledges that mean people spread mean gossip and start fights, while gossipers break up friendships. It also warns of the temptation of evil intentions and how self-control is better than political power. Ultimately, the conversation emphasizes that God has the final say and that it is important to stay on the straight and narrow and to always remember it.

Timestamps

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Proverb of the Day: Everything With a Place and Purpose

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"The Benefits of Living Righteously: A Reflection on Proverbs"

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Summary of Proverbs 16: Appetite, Mean People, Troublemakers, Gossips, and God's Final Say

Highlights

Self control better than political power. Make your emotions and cast your votes. But God has the final say. And friends, that's it for Chapter 16. Just like that, we're done. What stood out to you today? I love how it ends with and God has the final say. Make your motions, cast your votes. We're in such a weird political time right now. It's crazy. But friends, God has the final say. Let's always remember that, okay? It doesn't matter what side this, that and the other.

 

Get wisdom. It's worth more than money. Choose insight over income every time the road of right living bypasses evil. Watch your step and save your life. First pride and then the crash. The bigger the ego, the harder the fall. It's better to live humbly among the poor than to live it up among the rich and famous. It pays to take life seriously. Things work out when you trust in God. A wise person gets known for insight.

 

So Proverb 16, we'll jump right in here. It is titled Everything With a Place and Purpose. So mortals make elaborate plans. But God has the last word. Humans are satisfied with whatever looks good. God probes for what is good. Put God in charge of your work. Then what you've planned will take place. God made everything with a Place and Purpose. Even the wicked are included. But for judgment, god can't stomach arrogance or pretense.. Believe me, he'll put those brigarts in their place.

 

Guilt is banished through love and truth. Fear of God deflects evil. When God approves of your life, even your enemies will end up shaking your hand. Far better to be right and poor than to be wrong and rich. We plan the way that we want to live. But only God makes us able to live it. This next section is titled it Pays to Take Life Seriously. A good leader motivates, doesn't mislead and doesn't exploit.