Proverbs 3

Proverbs 3 (read by Josiah) 

What are some highlights of Proverbs 3? Here's a few summing up this wisdom-filled Proverb.

Undying love and faithfulness are a vital key to success. If love is the foundation of all you do, you will gain so much more out of life and be able to give so much more of yourself to others.

Trusting in God cannot be a low priority. It's something that needs to be done with all of your heart, or you will find yourself with fears and doubts constantly weighing you down. And if you decide to go it alone, instead of relying on God and His grace, you will find that you are unable to find your way on your own.

Although being disciplined by God is never fun, it's actually a good sign if He is trying to correct you. It means He loves you far too much to let you keep going your own stubborn way. God wants what's best for you, and His best means listening to Him and obeying Him, so He does what it takes to get your attention and focus back on Him were it belongs.

Wisdom is a better treasure than any amount of money or any kind of expensive jewel. You can gain so much more from wisdom than from wealth. It may seem crazy, but it's true. Wealth and possessions can only do so much for a person. They can never guide a person to make good choices, to seek God for the guidance he/she needs, or to live completely for Christ like godly wisdom can.

It is pointless to be afraid of what might happen in the future. God is in control. Trust in Him. He won't let anything happen to you that's outside of His perfect plan.

When you are able to help someone, don't ignore the opportunity. God may have a very good reason to send them your way. You could miss out on the biggest potential blessings of your life if you live as if you're in a bubble, only concerned about your own problems and needs.

Arguing with someone about pointless and trivial things will only damage relationships. Even if it seems like you have a good reason to get upset, it's not worth the hurt you could end up inflicting on those you care about. Calm down first. Then realize you could be wrong. And then... let God guide your words.

Don't envy people who seem to always get their way. Don't try to be like them. God is looking for those people who will be dedicated to His way, not focused on their own happiness.

Humility is wisdom in disguise. As it says in the Bible, God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble. It's those people who know how weak and helpless they are on their own, that God can use for His glory.


JPK