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BIBLE READING FOR MONDAY 10/14/13 - PROVERBS 14
JOYCE MEYER - Godly Wisdom for Your Finances – Pt 2
Proverbs 14 NLT
14 A wise woman builds her home,
but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
but a foolish woman tears it down with her own hands.
2 Those who follow the right path fear the Lord;
those who take the wrong path despise him.
those who take the wrong path despise him.
3 A fool’s proud talk becomes a rod that beats him,
but the words of the wise keep them safe.
but the words of the wise keep them safe.
4 Without oxen a stable stays clean,
but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.
but you need a strong ox for a large harvest.
5 An honest witness does not lie;
a false witness breathes lies.
a false witness breathes lies.
7 Stay away from fools,
for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.
for you won’t find knowledge on their lips.
8 The prudent understand where they are going,
but fools deceive themselves.
but fools deceive themselves.
9 Fools make fun of guilt,
but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.
but the godly acknowledge it and seek reconciliation.
10 Each heart knows its own bitterness,
and no one else can fully share its joy.
and no one else can fully share its joy.
11 The house of the wicked will be destroyed,
but the tent of the godly will flourish.
but the tent of the godly will flourish.
12 There is a path before each person that seems right,
but it ends in death.
but it ends in death.
13 Laughter can conceal a heavy heart,
but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.
but when the laughter ends, the grief remains.
14 Backsliders get what they deserve;
good people receive their reward.
good people receive their reward.
15 Only simpletons believe everything they’re told!
The prudent carefully consider their steps.
The prudent carefully consider their steps.
17 Short-tempered people do foolish things,
and schemers are hated.
and schemers are hated.
19 Evil people will bow before good people;
the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.
the wicked will bow at the gates of the godly.
20 The poor are despised even by their neighbors,
while the rich have many “friends.”
while the rich have many “friends.”
21 It is a sin to belittle one’s neighbor;
blessed are those who help the poor.
blessed are those who help the poor.
22 If you plan to do evil, you will be lost;
if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.
if you plan to do good, you will receive unfailing love and faithfulness.
23 Work brings profit,
but mere talk leads to poverty!
but mere talk leads to poverty!
24 Wealth is a crown for the wise;
the effort of fools yields only foolishness.
the effort of fools yields only foolishness.
25 A truthful witness saves lives,
but a false witness is a traitor.
but a false witness is a traitor.
26 Those who fear the Lord are secure;
he will be a refuge for their children.
he will be a refuge for their children.
27 Fear of the Lord is a life-giving fountain;
it offers escape from the snares of death.
it offers escape from the snares of death.
28 A growing population is a king’s glory;
a prince without subjects has nothing.
a prince without subjects has nothing.
29 People with understanding control their anger;
a hot temper shows great foolishness.
a hot temper shows great foolishness.
30 A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body;
jealousy is like cancer in the bones.
jealousy is like cancer in the bones.
31 Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker,
but helping the poor honors him.
but helping the poor honors him.
32 The wicked are crushed by disaster,
but the godly have a refuge when they die.
but the godly have a refuge when they die.
34 Godliness makes a nation great,
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
but sin is a disgrace to any people.
35 A king rejoices in wise servants
but is angry with those who disgrace him.
but is angry with those who disgrace him.
A - ADMIT YOU ARE A SINNER
Roman 3:23 For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard.
Acts 3:19 Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from the Lord
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.
B - BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS GOD'S SON AND EXCEPT GOD'S GIFT OF FORGIVENESS FROM SIN
Acts 16:31 They replied, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household"
Acts 4:12 Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved.
C - CONFESS YOUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AS SAVIOR AND LORD
If you declare with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart the God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved. 13 for, "Everyone who calls on the name of t Lord will be saved
If your are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.
Dear God,
If your are ready to ask Jesus into your heart to be your Lord and Savior, you can pray a simple prayer like this to God.
Dear God,
I know I have sinned and my sin separates me from You. I am sorry for my sin. I believe Jesus died on the cross for me so my sin can be forgiven. I believe Jesus rose from the dead and is alive. God please forgive me. I ask Jesus to come into my life and be my Savior and Lord. I will obey You and live for You the rest of my life, Thank You in Jesus' name I Pray.
Amen
Amen
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