Can’t get no satisfaction

There may be two things, three things, four things that take and take and take, never being satisfied, but there’s one thing that can: You! Practice be satisfied today!

Proverbs 30:15–16 (HCSB): The leech has two daughters: “Give, Give!” Three things  are never satisfied; four never say, “Enough!”: 16 Sheol;  a childless womb; earth, which is never satisfied with water; and fire, which never says, “Enough!”

Court’s in session

When you have an issue with someone, remember the wise person states a case, considers the facts, and moves on while the foolish person spews emotion, argues incessantly, and holds a grudge. Which would you rather be?

Proverbs 29:9 (HCSB):  If a wise man goes to court with a fool,
there will be ranting and raving but no resolution.

Leading well

Understanding what people want and how to guide them to get what they need means you’ll be in a position of leadership for a long time.

Proverbs 28:2 (HCSB): When a land is in rebellion, it has many rulers,
but with a discerning and knowledgeable person, it endures.

Hide and Seek

Like a small child who thinks they can hide by covering their eyes during hide and seek, but you cannot hide who you truly are for long. Both good and bad people will be found out!

Proverbs 27:19 (HCSB): 19 As water reflects the face,
so the heart reflects the person.

Stability

As a wise king who wants a stable government gets rid of corrupt advisors, so those who want a stable life should drive out bad influences!

Proverbs 20:26 (HCSB):  A wise king separates out the wicked
and drives the threshing wheel  over them.

Idolatry

Idolatry in any form leads to trouble; but it’s worse when a person is idolized!

Proverbs 24:1–2 (HCSB):
Don’t envy evil men
or desire to be with them,
for their hearts plan violence,
and their words stir up trouble.

Caught!

It's hard to enjoy anything when you always have to worry about getting caught!

Proverbs 20:17 (HCSB): Food gained by fraud is sweet to a man,
but afterward his mouth is full of gravel.

Brawling

If you’re foolish enough to get drunk, you’ll be mocked by your buddies and feel like you’ve been in a brawl the next day!

Proverbs 20:1 (HCSB): Wine is a mocker,  beer is a brawler, 

and whoever staggers because of them is not wise. 

Caught!

Mark Twain said, “If you tell the truth all the time, you won’t have to have a good memory.” It’s easier to tell the truth than remember all the lies you’ve told, and you’d don’t have to worry about getting caught!

Proverbs 19:5 (HCSB): A false witness will not go unpunished,
and one who utters lies will not escape.

Raises

Ability with humility will often raise one over relationships ruined by rebelliousness.

Proverbs 17:2 (HCSB): 2 A wise servant will rule over a disgraceful son
and share an inheritance among brothers.

Planning

It’s been said, “prior planning prevents poor performance,” and God definitely has a plan. Are you a part of it?

Proverbs 16:4 (HCSB): The Lord has prepared everything for His purpose—
even the wicked for the day of disaster.

Get back!

In life, you get back what you give, which is why the wicked worry and the righteous rejoice.

Proverbs 10:24–25 (HCSB):
What the wicked dreads will come to him,
but what the righteous desire will be given to them.
When the whirlwind passes,
the wicked are no more,
but the righteous are secure forever.

Silver

Silver mining began about 5,000 years ago when it was recognized as a source of value for money, decoration, and value. Those who work with silver, from the miner to the commodities trader, derive their living from silver. Are your words providing value for others equal to silver?


Proverbs 10:20–21 (HCSB):
The tongue of the righteous is pure silver;
the heart of the wicked is of little value.
The lips of the righteous feed many,
but fools die for lack of sense.

irritating

Proverbs 10:26 (HCSB):  Like vinegar to the teeth and smoke to the eyes,
so the slacker is to the one who sends him on an errand.
People who aagree to complete a task and don’t are an irritation!

Focus

If you want to accomplish your goals, set them, then stay focused on them!

Proverbs 4:25–27 (HCSB):
Let your eyes look forward;
fix your gaze  straight ahead.
Carefully consider the path  for your feet,
and all your ways will be established.
Don’t turn to the right or to the left;
keep your feet away from evil.