Proverbs IS THE Self-Help The World Needs: Part 2 Proverbs 12:15-28

Read along through Proverbs with us. Share your thoughts in the comments!

Today read Proverbs 12:15-28. What stands out to you?

Proverbs 12:15

'The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.'

*fools fail to realize what the wise know, listening is the way to learn

Proverbs 12:16

'Fools show their annoyance at once, but the prudent overlook an insult. '

*a level head allows the wise to think clearly and avoid reactions that would cause a fight

Proverbs 12:18

'The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.'

Proverbs 12:19

'Truthful words stand the test of time, but lies are soon exposed.

Proverbs 12:20

'Deceit fills hearts that are plotting evil; joy fills hearts that are planning peace! '

Proverbs 12:22

'The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in those who tell the truth. '

*TRUTH

Proverbs 12:24

'Work hard and become a leader; be lazy and become a slave. '

Proverbs 12:25

'Worry weighs a person down; an encouraging word cheers a person up. '

*encouraging others, easpecially during their season of trials is a way God can use us to spread his love

Proverbs 12:26

'The godly give good advice to their friends; the wicked lead them astray. '

*honest, true, encouraging and loving advice-not just what our friends want to hear

Proverbs 12:27

'Lazy people don’t even cook the game they catch, but the diligent make use of everything they find.'

*this hits home to me because we are so wasteful-instead of being wasteful or poor with our time, we can work towards glorifying God with all our talents and gifts

Proverbs 12:28

'The way of the godly leads to life; that path does not lead to death.'

*to truly live we have to lose our life, surrender to our own will, and seek God in all we do