Takeaways from Proverbs 12
(Day 5 of #ProverbsHesedWisdomChallenge to read a chapter from the Book of Proverbs each day which corresponds to the date as suggested by Pastor Joseph Prince in 7 Jan 2018’s Vision Sunday sermon -
http://www.miltongoh.net/miltons-blog/the-year-of-hesed-wisdom-vision-sunday-new-creation-church-theme-of-the-year-2018 ):
From life experience, I realize that many people dislike being told that they’re wrong or that there’s something that they need to change -
Their face becomes as stormy as a thundercloud!
I myself included - sometimes when my wife points out my flaws or mistakes, that annoying ego rises up to defend myself.
Since God says it’s stupid to hate correction, I will keep praying for the desire to love instruction and correction!
“Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, But he who hates correction is stupid.” (Proverbs 12:1 NKJV)
Who is a good man? Any believer is a good person. Not because of what they have or haven’t done, but because they have received Jesus’ righteousness. Dare to call yourself a good person.
We obtain favor from the Lord because we are the righteousness of God in Christ Jesus!
“A good man obtains favor from the LORD, But a man of wicked intentions He will condemn.” (Proverbs 12:2 NKJV)
Anything built through wicked ways is not sustainable.
Believers are righteous in Christ. A believer may face setbacks in life but they will always bounce back.
They will always be secure and stable in Christ - their root will never be moved.
“A man is not established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous cannot be moved.
No grave trouble will overtake the righteous, But the wicked shall be filled with evil.”
(Proverbs 12:3, 21 NKJV)
Believers obtain deliverance from trouble by praying and speaking God’s promises over their situation!
For example: A believer who landed in debt could keep declaring and believing this, “My God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus” from Philippians 4:9.
“The words of the wicked are, “Lie in wait for blood,” But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his mouth, And the recompense of a man’s hands will be rendered to him.”
(Proverbs 12:6, 14 NKJV)
A true believer is compassionate. Even the life of a pet is treasured. In contrast, non believers are more cruel and cold-hearted.
“A righteous man regards the life of his animal, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel.” (Proverbs 12:10 NKJV)
Believers who have Hesed Wisdom speak God’s words that produce health in their bodies!
Experiencing sickness? Declare: By Jesus’ stripes I am healed and As He is healthy and free from sickness, so am I in this world!
“There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health.” (Proverbs 12:18 NKJV)
The cure for depression is to keep hearing the good news: the gospel of grace being preached!
“Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, But a good word makes it glad.” (Proverbs 12:25 NKJV)
God loves it when believers are diligent in using their anointing to fulfilling their calling in life.
Diligent believers will be entrusted with positions of power and authority.
“The hand of the diligent will rule, But the lazy man will be put to forced labor.
The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting, But diligence is man’s precious possession.”
(Proverbs 12:24, 27 NKJV)
What are your takeaways from Proverbs 12? Do share them with me as well! 🙂
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