God promises to to bless our generosity, and often it is in the area of reciprocation. Though not always returning the exact currency that was generously given.
The character of the person who seeks righteousness thinks about and desires things that are good. The character of the person who seeks calamity for others or pushes others down to build himself up will find the wrath of God upon his pride and wicked desire. Many places in God’s Word discuss the concept of thoughts, words, actions, and character being connected.
The character of the person who seeks righteousness thinks about and desires things that are good. The character of the person who seeks calamity for others or pushes others down to build himself up will find the wrath of God upon his pride and wicked desire. Many places in God’s Word discuss the concept of thoughts, words, actions, and character being connected.
“Whoever is steadfast in righteousness will live, but he who pursues evil will die.” Proverbs 11:19 Fixed on good character. Steadfast, according to Merriam-Webster means, “firmly fixed in place; not subject to change.” When one is firm in his character (righteousness, virtue, integrity) he clings to a set of standards that are the opposite of […]
“The wicked earns deceptive wages, but one who sows righteousness gets a sure reward.” Proverbs 11:18 Certainty versus deception. This does not seem like a hard choice. A sower plants seed, he scatters seed usually, and that seed grows to something greater and bigger than the thing that was sown. When that thing is righteousness […]
I happen to have responsibility as my #1 Strength according to Strength Finder 2.0, byTom Rath. However, what I did, long before I knew about Strength Finder, was to take on the responsibility of…
“A man who is kind benefits himself, but a cruel man hurts himself.” Proverbs 11:17 Kindness:“The courage to give away something that you have, to meet someone else’s need, expecting nothing in return.” Charactersofcourage.com Kindness has two edges to its gentle blade. It benefits the person who receives the giving, and it also brings blessing […]
“A gracious woman gets honor, and violent men get riches.” Proverbs 11:16 Compare the vehemence. An woman of grace will pursue and protect an honorable stature with the same persistence and strength that a wicked man pursues wealth. Often Solomon expresses the reality of what he sees. This proverb is no exception. Through this observation […]
“Whoever puts up security for a stranger will surely suffer harm, but he who hates striking hands in pledge is secure.” Proverbs 11:15 Stewardship of our blessings not only honors God. Even as we have been given blessings, we are also given wisdom on how to best glorify God with those blessings. While we are […]
Think about the first time someone ever trusted you with a key. Perhaps you can remember the first time you got to carry your own key to your house, and the feeling that flooded through your body was probably one of pride because you had your own key. The subconscious of that young person recognized, […]