Securities

A rich man’s wealth is his fortified city;
in his imagination it is like a high wall.
Proverbs 18:11

We think owning a variety of  stocks & bonds creates security,” but only One is needed for eternal security!

Coincidence

The lot is cast into the lap,
but its every decision is from the Lord.
Proverbs 16:33

Believe in coincidence? Luck? Chance? In reality, it doesn’t exist. Every detail of every day has been set in motion by God. If He cares enough to be involved in the small details, don’t you think He’ll provide for you if you follow His guidance?

Prime Time

The eyes of the Lord are everywhere,
observing the wicked and the good.
Proverbs 15:3

If your life were filmed every day and broadcast each evening, would you want others to to see it?

satisfaction

The slacker craves, yet has nothing,
but the diligent is fully satisfied.
Proverbs 13:4

Diligent work combines working harder and working smarter, meaning one is effective in their work, and there is nothing more satisfying than a job well done. Plus, you’ll be paid for your work!

Revelation

As shameful conduct is pleasure for a fool,
so wisdom is for a man of understanding.
Proverbs 9:22

A person will reveal their true self by what they are drawn to. What do the things you spend your time and money doing say about you?

Libel

The one who conceals hatred has lying lips,
and whoever spreads slander is a fool.
When there are many words, sin is unavoidable,
but the one who controls his lips is wise.
Proverbs 10:18-19

Lying lips lead to loose words, which lead to libel!

Highways & Byways

Listen, my sons, to a father’s discipline,
and pay attention so that you may gain understanding,
for I am giving you good instruction.
Don’t abandon my teaching.
When I was a son with my father,
tender and precious to my mother,
he taught me and said:
“Your heart must hold on to my words.
Keep my commands and live.
Get wisdom, get understanding;
don’t forget or turn away from the words of my mouth.
Don’t abandon wisdom, and she will watch over you;
love her,  and she will guard you.
Wisdom is supreme—so get wisdom.
And whatever else you get, get understanding.
Cherish her, and she will exalt you;
if you embrace her, she will honor you.
She will place a garland of grace on your head;
she will give you a crown of beauty.”
Proverbs 4:1-9

Knowledge may help you design and build a car, but wisdom allows you to drive it where you want to go, successfully navigating streets, stop signs, and  pedestrians, so you can drive up the on ramp and cruise down the highway of life to your destination!

Keys to success

Maintain your competence and discretion.
My son, don’t lose sight of them.
They will be life for you
and adornment  for your neck.
Then you will go safely on your way;
your foot will not stumble.
When you lie  down, you will not be afraid;
you will lie down, and your sleep will be pleasant.
Proversb 3:21-24

Competence equals skill and discretion means knowing what to say & when to say it. Both are keys to success in life!

The road not taken

It will rescue you from a forbidden woman,
from a stranger  with her flattering talk,
who abandons the companion of her youth
and forgets the covenant of her God;
for her house sinks down to death
and her ways to the land of the departed spirits.
None return who go to her;
none reach the paths of life.
Proverbs 2:16-19

In The Road Not Taken, Robert Frost wrote about taking the road less travelled, and it “made all the difference.” In another area of the Bible, the statement is made that the path to destruction is wide, but the way to salvation is narrow. Instead of following the crowds, maybe you should take the road less travelled, for it can make all the difference!

Mutually beneficial

She selects wool and flax
and works with willing hands.
She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from far away.
She rises while it is still night
and provides food for her household
and portions  for her female servants.
She evaluates a field and buys it;
she plants a vineyard with her earnings.
She draws on her strength
and reveals that her arms are strong.
She sees that her profits are good,
and her lamp never goes out at night.
She extends her hands to the spinning staff,
and her hands hold the spindle.
Her hands reach  out to the poor,
and she extends her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid for her household when it snows,
for all in her household are doubly clothed.
She makes her own bed coverings;
her clothing is fine linen  and purple.
Her husband is known at the city gates,
where he sits among the elders of the land.
Proverbs 31:13-23

Have you ever considered Scripture confirms the saying, “Behind every good man is an even better woman?” A successful marriage requires two individuals making a concerted commitment to each other, working for the other’s good!