Proverbs -2. (Life in general)
Last time, we looked at different proverbs and their meaning. The real power of a proverb is that it can share a great truth in a few simple words. Think about how you can share something profound so that people will never forget it. A dear friend used to say: "Sin has an expiration date." The meaning behind this was that sin does not offer anything of eternal value. Another friend of mine in the ministry would say: "I would rather be embarrassed for a minute than to live in bondage for a lifetime." These words made many people respond to the call to repent and change their lives.
Proverbs also have the power to guide and protect us in life. Think about the proverb: "Pain is the best teacher." Nobody likes to get hurt or even like pain, but boy, can it help you understand what your parents were trying to teach you all along.
One of the Coaches, Derick Stoltz, spoke a great truth when he said: "God is good, Satan is bad, you are the only variable."
I want to continue looking at some of these "great" truths that can be said in a few words. These are from my old FB postings over the years.
Lukewarmness: When we say: God, I know you, but you stopped inspiring me.
Comparison is a spirit of deception!
If we are to love like God, we are to forgive like God!
Grace is a revelation of God's aggressive forgiveness.
Manipulation is the substitute the enemy offers for your free will.
Faith pleases God, not your mind.
Tolerance is not a quality of the kingdom. Change is.
The enemy intimidates you so that he can get you thinking about him.
Truth is everything filtered through God's perspective.
Your memory is about your past. Your imagination is about your future. Your faith is about the "Now."
Complacency can keep you in bondage even if deliverance is present.
Ignorance empowers the enemy.
When obedience is lacking, self-interest becomes your god.
Stop believing the lies that reinforce your unbelief.
When you desire to know God, change becomes necessary.
What will happen if we write these down and post them somewhere so others can read them daily? If we want to change a generation, we must take the life lessons we have learned the hard way and impart that wisdom to them.
I have many more that I will share over the next few weeks. I would like to hear about some of these great truths that guide you and your family. Would you share them with us?
We pray for a special blessing for you and your family.