A barrage of proverbs today because so many were interesting. I particularly like the she-bear and cub image! One principle that we have built our home upon is Proverbs 17:1
"Better is a dry morsel with quiet than a house full of feasting with strife."
We've placed a high value on faith, relationships, and quality of life over financial gain. I imagine you've figured this out by now. Living in a culture where "more is more," it's good to be clear on what's most important. Lead with priorities not ease or gain, and God will honor and add the difference.
Here are some other ones I find interesting:
Respect the poor and mourn with those who mourn:
"Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker; he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished." Proverbs 17:5
This one's for grandma:
"Children's children are the crown of old men." Proverbs 17:6
In general, you have to work double-time to teach a fool and for less, if any, progress.
"A quiet rebuke to a person of good sense does more than a whack on the head of a fool." Proverbs 17:10
Ha! No mess with a fool. ; )
"Let a man meet a she-bear robbed of her cubs rather than a fool in his folly." Proverbs 17:12
God's justice is encouraging...
"Those who return evil for good will meet their own evil returning." Proverbs 17:13
Learn to recognize the beginnings of an argument and let it go instead of digging in:
"The beginning of strife is like letting out water, so quit before the quarrel breaks out." Proverbs 17:14
Keep it honest:
"Whitewashing bad people and throwing mud on good people are equally abhorrent to GOD." Proverbs 17:15
Be this friend and sibling:
"A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity." Proverbs 17:17
Joy lifts:
"A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones." Proverbs 17:22
I know that's a lot, but all good stuff to tuck away.
xoxo
Mom
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