WISDOM FOR THE DAY Renewed Mindsets

Send us a Text Message.Somebody's Watching Me3 The Lord is watching everywhere, keeping his eye on both the evil and the good.4 Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit.Verse 3God knows everything (1 John 3:21). He knows what the result of our actions will be. He watches good people so that he can protect them. He watches evil people so that he can punish their evil actions.Verse 4Our words can comfort other people....

Send us a Text Message.Check your Tongue1A gentle answer deflects anger, but harsh words make tempers flare.2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge appealing, but the mouth of a fool belches out foolishness.Verse 1If we choose our words carefully, then we will get a good reaction. When we tell people about God, we should be polite.We should not use angry words. These will upset people. However, sometimes, we must warn people. Jesus did this in John ...

Send us a Text Message.Wise and Happy Kings33 Wisdom is enshrined in an understanding heart; wisdom is not found among fools.34 Godliness makes a nation great, but sin is a disgrace to any people.35 A king rejoices in wise servants but is angry with those who disgrace him.Verse 33Another translation of the second line is, ‘Even fools can hear wisdom.’The wise person does not only think about wisdom occasionally. He is alw...

Send us a Text Message.Refuge for the Poor31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him.32 The wicked are crushed by disaster, but the godly have a refuge when they die.Verse 31Solomon tells us to help poor people, because God made them. When we love poor people, we love God. See Matthew 25:34-45.Verse 32Evil people have no protection when troubles come.God will protect good people who trust in him. When they ...

Send us a Text Message. Anger and Peace29 People with understanding control their anger; a hot temper shows great foolishness.30 A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body; jealousy is like cancer in the bones.Verse 29Patience is good. ‘Everyone should be quick to listen. Everyone should be slow to speak. Everyone should be slow to become angry.’ (James 1:19) A patient person will learn many things. This is how he becomes intelligent. See Jam...

Send us a Text Message.Fear and Glory27 Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain; it offers escape from the snares of death.28 A growing population is a king’s glory; a prince without subjects has nothing.Verse 27God protects people who respect him. Even their families can benefit. See Psalm 46 and 2 Timothy 1:5.Verse 28Solomon was a king. If there were many people in a country, then there would be a large army. The country could win wars. Or the country could be a...