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Do You Know Someone Who Lies?

Do You Know Someone Who Lies?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who tell the truth. In Jesus’s name, amen.

A person who testifies in a court of law is obligated to tell the truth. Knowingly lying under oath is a very serious offense called “perjury.”

Proverbs 19:9 (ESV) is about a false witness.

“A false witness will not go unpunished,
and he who breathes out lies will perish.”

For those caught in the act of giving false testimony, there can be stiff penalties.

In God’s economy, the one who breathes out lies will perish.

Yet, God can provide a way when there seems no way.

Change evil ways. Repent of lying. Make amends.

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Do You Have a Close Friend?

Do You Have a Close Friend?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who have a close friend. In Jesus’s name, amen.

Some people are fair weather friends. These companions will be around when times are good, but will abandon when times turn bad or become hard. Hopefully, you have friends that will go above and beyond and will be committed when you are having difficulties.

Proverbs 18:24 (ESV) is about the difference between companions and a true friend.

“A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”

Are you the kind of friend who sticks close?

Hopefully, you have at least one good friend who will stick close.

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Do You Acquire and Seek Knowledge?

Do You Acquire and Seek Knowledge?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who acquire and seek knowledge. In Jesus’s name, amen.

How do you make decisions?

Before making a decision, consider what Scripture says in Proverbs 18:15 (ESV).

“An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”

Consider what the notes for verses 18:15-19 say in the English Standard Version, published by Crossway.

“These proverbs could be applied to many settings in life, though here they seem to be particularly focused on a courtroom setting. In hearing a case, one should see with one’s heart (Hb. leb, “reason, emotions, and will) to acquire knowledge, and likewise with one’s ear to listen carefully to what is being said, for that is the way that the wise (person) seeks knowledge.”

In both cases, the aim is knowledge. Trust God to provide the knowledge you need.

The next time you make a decision won’t you listen with your heart and ears?

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How Is It That A Rich Mans’ Wealth Is His Strong City?

How Is It That A Rich Mans’ Wealth Is His Strong City?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom know to keep their view of wealth in perspective. In Jesus’s name, amen.

Television news constantly reports on the economic issues of the day: inflation, gas prices, housing costs, and the threat of recession. Markets are constantly fluctuating. World events impact world markets. Fortunes come and fortunes go.

For those with wealth, their money can be like Solomon tells us in Proverbs 18:11 (ESV).

“A rich man’s wealth is his strong city,
and like a high wall in his imagination.”

Do you have a high wall of protection based on some tangible resource? Has your imagined wall of protection allowed you to be less than ready if a financial crisis were to bring about financial ruin?

Wise advice: Be prepared if the high wall in your imagination is not high enough.

Instead trust God.

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Who Or What is Your Strong Tower?

Who Or What is Your Strong Tower?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know your name is a strong tower. In Jesus’s name, amen.

God offers refuge in times of trouble. When believers need refuge, they can pray, read scripture, and praise God.

In Proverbs 18:10 (ESV) we learn the name of the Lord is a safe place.

“The name of the Lord is a strong tower;
the righteous man runs into it and is safe.”

Non-believers do not have a place to run. In contrast, believers can find safety in the strong tower of the name of the Lord.

God can make a way when there seems no way. Tell the world, the Lord Jesus Christ is King of Kings.

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Did You Know a Joyful Heart Is Good Medicine?

Did You Know a Joyful Heart Is Good Medicine?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know a joyful heart is good medicine. In Jesus’s name, amen.

A person with a joyful heart can fill a room with joy.

Such a person is not only good medicine for themselves, he or she is good medicine for those around them.

Proverbs 17:22 (ESV) contrasts a joyful heart with a crushed spirit.

“A joyful heart is good medicine,
but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”

I pray for wisdom for those who have a crushed spirit. Devastating situations can happen to anyone.

At such times, turn to God.

When everything seems to be falling apart, seek first the kingdom of God. Trust God, now and always. Perhaps God will bring a person to you who has a joyful heart.

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