Category: Wisdom from the Proverbs

(Prov 12:4 NIV)  A wife of noble character is her husband's crown, but a disgraceful wife is like decay in his bones. Many think divorce can be an easy solution. But God hates divorce (Mal 2:16), and remarriage may not be a viable option for the disciple of Christ - Mt 19:8-9 Seek help from God to find a good wife. (Prov 19:14 NIV)  Houses and wealth are inherited from parents, but a prudent wife is from the LORD. Do not place priority on “good looks” alone (Prov 31:30 NIV)  Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised. Look for a woman who shows discretion. (Prov 11:22 NIV)  Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman…

Be just in your dealings even if it cost you profit. (Prov 16:8 NIV)  Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice. (Prov 13:11 NIV)  Dishonest money dwindles away, but he who gathers money little by little makes it grow.   Commit your plans to God. (Prov 16:3 NIV)  Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.   Be hardworking. (Prov 14:23 NIV)  All hard work brings a profit, but mere talk leads only to poverty.   Don’t forget to plan. Don’t act hastily. (Prov 21:5 NIV)  The plans of the diligent lead to profit as surely as haste leads to poverty.   Get the advice of others before proceeding. (Prov 15:22 NIV)  Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they…

(Prov 17:9 NIV)  He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends. This proverb is saying that we should be willing to disregard the faults of others. Covering over offenses is necessary to any relationship. It is tempting, especially in an argument, to bring up all the mistakes the other person has ever made. Love, however, keeps its mouth shut—difficult though that may be. Try never to bring anything into an argument that is unrelated to the topic being discussed.   (Prov 17:14 NIV)  Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. Do not be quarrelsome.   (Prov 26:18-19 NIV)  Like a madman shooting firebrands or deadly arrows {19} is a man who deceives…

Honor God with your wealth. (Prov 3:9-10 NIV)  Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; {10} then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.   Wealth is temporary. Do not wear yourself out trying to get rich. (Prov 23:4-5 NIV)  Do not wear yourself out to get rich; have the wisdom to show restraint. {5} Cast but a glance at riches, and they are gone, for they will surely sprout wings and fly off to the sky like an eagle.   Do not accumulate wealth the wrong way or it will bring you trouble. (Prov 15:6 NIV)  The house of the righteous contains great treasure, but the income of the wicked brings them trouble.  …

Our happiness in this life is greatly affected by how successful we are in our marriage relationships. Even our usefulness to the Lord is affected by the relationship husbands and wives have to one another; e.g., a husband’s prayers can be hindered by his treatment of his wife. (Source: Proverbs and the Christian) (1 Pet 3:7 NIV)  Husbands, in the same way be considerate as you live with your wives, and treat them with respect as the weaker partner and as heirs with you of the gracious gift of life, so that nothing will hinder your prayers. How to be a good wife Proverbs 31 10  A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. 11  Her husband has full confidence in her and…