Proverbs 22 Challenge to Change - A Living Example

A Living Example 

Wisdom Shared: Being a living example of faith in action; by word, by love and kindnesses is more invaluable.  Living out faith is commitment, trust and faith toward God the Father, it is through that very commitment that sets the standard for our children our gifts from above.  Actions are just as powerful as words... The attitude of gratitude, humility and discipline is beneficial for our personal growth, more beneficial in training up our children in the way they should go, writing the words of God on the palms of their hands and on the tablet of their heart. That they would not depart from your truths

Prayer: Heavenly Father, Teach us your ways and lead us on your paths so that we can grow in faith,  and train our children in your ways so that they will not depart from your truths.  Increase their strength, create a courageous life through the faith and love poured out in them.  May they walk in victory through the confidence of your word spoken to each heart. Thank you for all you do in and through us especially in our children you have entrusted to us.  In Christ Name - Amen!

Mercy, peace and love be yours in abundance,

In Christ Love,

Jennifer Pettiford 

Love-Excellently~

Proverbs 22

22 A good name is more desirable than great riches;
    to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.(A)

2 Rich and poor have this in common:
    The Lord is the Maker of them all.(B)

3 The prudent seyoe danger and take refuge,(C)
    but the simple keep going and pay the penalty.(D)

4 Humility is the fear of the Lord;
    its wages are riches and honor(E) and life.(F)

5 In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls,(G)
    but those who would preserve their life stay far from them.

6 Start(H) children off on the way they should go,(I)
    and even when they are old they will not turn from it.(J)

7 The rich rule over the poor,
    and the borrower is slave to the lender.

8 Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity,(K)
    and the rod they wield in fury will be broken.(L)

9 The generous will themselves be blessed,(M)
    for they share their food with the poor.(N)

10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife;
    quarrels and insults are ended.(O)

11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace
    will have the king for a friend.(P)

12 The eyes of the Lord keep watch over knowledge,
    but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful.

13 The sluggard says, “There’s a lion outside!(Q)
    I’ll be killed in the public square!”

14 The mouth of an adulterous woman is a deep pit;(R)
    a man who is under the Lord’s wrath falls into it.(S)

15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child,
    but the rod of discipline will drive it far away.(T)

16 One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth
    and one who gives gifts to the rich—both come to poverty.

Thirty Sayings of the Wise

Saying 1

17 Pay attention(U) and turn your ear to the sayings of the wise;(V)
    apply your heart to what I teach,(W)
18 for it is pleasing when you keep them in your heart
    and have all of them ready on your lips.
19 So that your trust may be in the Lord,
    I teach you today, even you.
20 Have I not written thirty sayings for you,
    sayings of counsel and knowledge,
21 teaching you to be honest and to speak the truth,(X)
    so that you bring back truthful reports
    to those you serve?

Saying 2

22 Do not exploit the poor(Y) because they are poor
    and do not crush the needy in court,(Z)
23 for the Lord will take up their case(AA)
    and will exact life for life.(AB)

Saying 3

24 Do not make friends with a hot-tempered person,
    do not associate with one easily angered,
25 or you may learn their ways
    and get yourself ensnared.(AC)

Saying 4

26 Do not be one who shakes hands in pledge(AD)
    or puts up security for debts;
27 if you lack the means to pay,
    your very bed will be snatched from under you.(AE)

Saying 5

28 Do not move an ancient boundary stone(AF)
    set up by your ancestors.

Saying 6

29 Do you see someone skilled(AG) in their work?
    They will serve(AH) before kings;(AI)
    they will not serve before officials of low rank.