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.
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Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 11:2
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with the humble is wisdom.” Proverbs 11:2 Humility is the foundation upon which wisdom is built. Pride rises because disgrace and/or shame are feared. The fear of shame prompts us to promote ourselves, to “look out for #1,” and to use our own wellbeing as the motivation to […]
Devotions for Dads! – Proverbs 10:27
“The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.” Proverbs 10:27 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Wisdom leads to life-giving decisions which, in themselves, can lead to a longer, more pleasant life. Foolish decisions, especially made by those who know where wisdom lies […]