treasure God's truth

Just soak in some of the most important wisdom we might ever get. Proverbs 19 overflows with strength and wisdom. Read on…

Proverbs 19 NLT

1 Better to be poor and honest than to be dishonest and a fool.

8 To acquire wisdom is to love yourself; people who cherish understanding will prosper.

11 Sensible people control their temper; they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.

14 Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth, but only the Lord can give an understanding wife.

16-18 Keep the commandments and keep your life; despising them leads to death. If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord— and he will repay you! Discipline your children while there is hope. Otherwise you will ruin their lives.

20-21 Get all the advice and instruction you can, so you will be wise the rest of your life. You can make many plans, but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.

23 Fear of the Lord leads to life, bringing security and protection from harm.

27 If you stop listening to instruction, my child, you will turn your back on knowledge.

May we treasure the truth of God more than the opinions of people!

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