It’s Criminal To Ignore A Neighbor In Need | Journey Through Proverbs 14

A Proverb a Day Keeps the Police Away! Join me as we read through the book of Proverbs in the Message Version this month! How full would our jails and prisons be if it was criminal to ignore a neighbor in need? Would we be nicer to each other just because we are forced to? Or would we resent them? 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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TITLE "Wisdom and Folly: Proverbs 14 Offers Insights on Life Choices"

SUMMARY In this conversation, Robert welcomes everyone to Day 14 of Set Free 24/7. He reminds everyone that they are two weeks in and encourages them to stick around a few more days. To continue the conversation, he references Proverbs 14, which states that a way that leads to hell is foolish and disrespectful to God.

He then goes on to state that honest living is a sign of respect for God, while degenerate living is a slap in his face. Finally, he notes that frivolous talk can provoke a derisive smile. In conclusion, Robert encourages everyone to be mindful of their words and actions in order to show respect for God. This conversation highlights the importance of wise words and actions. It emphasizes the importance of hard work, moral living and compassion for the poor. It also touches upon the consequences of foolishness, such as heartbreak and regret.

The conversation encourages listeners to be open-minded and slow to anger, to avoid evil and to fear and honor God. It also warns of the dangers of listening to false witnesses and of exploiting the powerless. Finally, it stresses that wisdom is found in understanding and that a good leader will have loyal followers. In this conversation, the speaker talks about the importance of being mindful of the words we say. Chapter 14 of the Bible speaks to this, emphasizing the need to work hard, be devoted to God, and watch what we say in order to be strong and successful.

The speaker encourages the listener to think twice before speaking and to ask for prayer requests if needed. He ends the conversation by reminding the listener that he will be back for Chapter 15 the following day. The overall takeaway is that words matter and being aware of the words we use is essential for being successful and having a strong relationship with God.

TIMESTAMPS 0:00:00 Proverb 14: A Way That Leads to Hell - A Reflection on Wisdom and Folly 0:01:11

Heading: The Wisdom of the Wise: Proverbs on Righteous Living 0:05:00

Scripture Reflection: Proverbs 14 - Watch What You Say HIGHLIGHTS God devotion makes a country strong. God avoidance leaves people weak. Diligent work gets a warm commendation. But shiftless work earns an angry rebuke. And friends, that's the end of chapter 14. Just like that, we are done. Chapter a day to keep the police away. What stood out to you today? Any special verses that may have spoken to you again?

This one, kind of like yesterday, is talking about the words that are coming out of our mouth. They're so important. Fools get stupider by the day. Souls are saved by truthful witness and betrayed by the spread of lies. The fear of God builds up confidence and makes a world safe for your children. The fear of God is a spring of living water, so you won't go off drinking from poisoned wells.

The mark of a good leader is loyal followers. Leadership is nothing without a following. Slowness to anger makes for deep understanding.. A quick tempered person stockpiles stupidity. A sound mind makes for a robust body, but runaway emotions corrode the bones. You insult your maker when you exploit the powerless. But when you're kind to the poor, you honor God. The evil of bad people leaves them out in the cold. The integrity of good people creates a safe place for living. Lady Wisdom is at home in an understanding heart. Fools never even get to say hello.

A false witness makes a business of it. Cynics look high and low for wisdom and never find it. The open minded find it right on their doorstep. Escape quickly from the company of fools. They're a waste of your time and a waste of your words. The wisdom of the wise keeps life on track. The foolishness of fools lands them in the ditch. The stupid ridicule right and wrong. But a moral life is a favored life..

The person who shuns the bitter moments of friends will be an outsider at their celebrations. Lives of careless wrongdoing are run down shacks. Holy living build soaring cathedrals. There's a way of life that looks harmless enough but look again, it leads straight to hell. Sure, those people appear to be having a good time. But all of that laughter will end in heartbreak. Sift and weigh every word.