Proverbs 15:22-27 – Thoughts
Verse 22 – This verse is one of the many reasons we have a Session. Our minds have been affected by sin, and it’s wise to distrust ourselves, and to take into account the fact that we might be wrong. And when our advisers are led by the Word of God, their advice is to be highly sought after.
Verse 23 – How good is the right word said at the right time! It may point a sinner to a Saviour, it may call back a friend from doing what is wrong. God can use our words to do much good. But notice that the right time is important as well. Speaking out of exasperation or irritation, brooding over something for a long time until it finally boils out, can hardly be considered the right time.
Verse 24 – The life above is the life eternal, and there is only one way to this eternal life – faith in Jesus Christ. The only other option is eternal death – the way of the grave.
Verse 25 – God often humbles the proud and exalts the humble. Those whom many in the world are ready to ignore and trample on, God cares for, defends, and provides.
Verse 26 – How lightly do we take our thoughts! We think they belong to us, and we can use them however we want. We’d be appalled if we committed some sins, but we aren’t upset to think those same sins. And yet all sin begins with our thoughts. If you took the time right now to look at what you’ve been thinking about this last half-hour, would the results amaze you? Would it displease God?
Verse 27 – Greed comes from loving money more than God. Whenever we put anything in the place of God the result will be disastrous, for us and for our families. But putting God first, keeps us in the way of obedience.
Questions
- Why is it wise to have a multitude of advisors?
- What is the only way to eternal life?
Prayer Points
- Give thanks for our Session.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.