WISDOM FOR THE DAY Renewed Mindsets

Send us a Text Message.Wise Security25 A truthful witness saves lives, but a false witness is a traitor.26 Those who fear the Lord are secure; he will be a refuge for their children.Verse 25An honest man speaks the truth. He can rescue people from death, because he is honest. He will tell people if their actions are wrong. He will show them what is right and good.A man who speaks lies causes great troubles. His lies can ruin other people’s lives...

Send us a Text Message.More Work, Less Talk23 Work brings profit, but mere talk leads to poverty!24 Wealth is a crown for the wise; the effort of fools yields only foolishness.Verse 23In the end, even the best plan is only words. Words without work cannot earn money. Words alone do not achieve results. Only work can bring success. See James 2:14-17.Verse 24A wise person deserves wealth and honor. However, many wise people are not wealthy. This m...

Send us a Text Message.Best Laid Plans21 It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor; blessed are those who help the poor.22 If you plan to do evil, you will be lost; if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.Verse 21In verse 20, the neighbor tried to avoid the poor man. In verse 21, Solomon explains that this attitude is evil. God is pleased with the generous person. God is kind to the person who is kind to poor people...

Send us a Text Message.James Knows 19 Evil people will bow before good people; the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.20 The poor are despised even by their neighbors, while the rich have many “friends.”Verse 19This is not our experience today. Solomon is describing what should happen. Really, a good man is important. He is even more important than a famous person, or a king. People should respect him.Verse 20This is terrible! People...

Send us a Text Message.Why So Angry?17 Short-tempered people do foolish things, and schemers are hated.18 Simpletons are clothed with foolishness, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.Verse 17Solomon contrasts two different types of people.The first person is quick. In a moment, he becomes very angry. He has a terrible temper. He does not think about his actions. He does evil things so quickly that he cannot think first.The second person i...

Send us a Text Message.What I Said?15 Only simpletons believe everything they’re told! The prudent carefully consider their steps.16 The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence.Verse 15Solomon compares a wise person and a simple person.Unlike a fool, a simple person does not hate God. You can teach a simple person. He can learn to do good things. Or he can learn to do evil things. He believes anything that...