Verse of the Day 3/22

Through the Bible - Job 41-42, 1 Corinthians 14:1-20

 

Good morning,

As you look at the political and even spiritual climate of today, many words are spoken and written on any given subject.  Sides are taken and quite often the "bitterness" and malice towards the opposing view are put out for all to hear even to things pertaining to our faith.

 

For today's verse we'll go to Proverbs 16 to a couple of verses that I read yesterday.

 

Proverbs 16:20-21 (English Standard Version)  Whoever gives thought to the word will discover good,
   and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.
²¹The wise of heart is called discerning,
   and sweetness of speech increases persuasiveness.

I always encourage you to start off the day giving some thoughts to God's word.  The person who trusts in the Lord (v.20) will put these thoughts into action and will discover the good.

 

Verse 20 is where the "rubber meets the road" so to speak.  Taking these things that we read or hear from God's Word and applying them with discernment in our lives.  Give thought to your words, all to often we don't have to go far to see examples of people who haven't given thought to their words.  Hopefully it will not often be us.  Choose your words carefully.  Even when dealing with an enemy, or the opposing side in a matter, you will accomplish more with sweetness rather than harshness.

Skip down to verse 24

Proverbs 16:24 (English Standard Version) Gracious words are like a honeycomb,  sweetness to the soul and health to the body.

Do you know someone whose been on the receiving end of harsh words, perhaps for an extended period of time?  Why not try using some "sweet words" words of encouragement to them, perhaps their heart will be softened in body and soul.
 

Blessings,
Mike

mikevw@bellsouth.net
mikesvotd.blogspot.com

Proverbs 16:18-24 (New King James Version)

¹⁸ Pride goes before destruction,
      And a haughty spirit before a fall.
       ¹⁹ Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly,
      Than to divide the spoil with the proud.
       ²⁰ He who heeds the word wisely will find good,
      And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.
       ²¹ The wise in heart will be called prudent,
      And sweetness of the lips increases learning.
       ²² Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it.
      But the correction of fools is folly.
       ²³ The heart of the wise teaches his mouth,
      And adds learning to his lips.
       ²⁴ Pleasant words are like a honeycomb,
      Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.