Chester Smith

I must not get in the habit of saying “I will do what I want.” I must focus on being obedient to the Word of God. Don’t become an abomination to God. Proverbs 11:20 They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight.

When things become difficult the choice to continue to live in accordance with the Bible is the way to insure that you can make it. God will provide the strength. Proverbs 10:29 The way of the LORD is strength to the upright: but destruction shall be to the workers of iniquity.

Learn to love others the same as Christ. He loved me while I was living in sin and didn’t wait for me to change before loving me Proverbs 10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. John 15:12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you

Your response when given instruction reveals if you are wise foolish. Proverbs 9:8-9 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. 9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

Your response when given instruction reveals if you are wise or a fool Proverbs 9:8-9 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. 9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning

My prayer for my life should always be that I lead others to love Christ and obey His Word. Proverbs 8:20-21 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: 21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

Do you really fear God properly? Those who do will hate the evil that they see on a daily basis. You will begin to adjust how you tolerate sin around you. Proverbs 8:13 The fear of the LORD is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.

I must hate what God hates Proverbs 6:17-19 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren

It is truly sad to think mankind in his natural state has to be instructed to look to the ant for wisdom. The ant by nature lives to provide for their needs while man will live expecting others to provide. Proverbs 6:6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:

Seek the true source of wisdom that only comes from the Bible . Proverbs 4:7-8 Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding. 8 Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

Discipline is not just a punishment for wrong. It shows that someone cares & loves you. Proverbs 3:11-12 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: 12 For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

Do you want to live a long and peaceful life? Keep God‘s word close to your heart and obey what it says. Proverbs 3:1-2 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.

Most will spend their entire life seeking money that is temporary. Spend more time seeking knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:4-5 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God.

Many think that they know more than God. The truth of the Bible will always be true no matter what you may believe. Proverbs 1:25-26 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: 26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh;

A child who listens to their parents shows that they are beginning to receive wisdom. Proverbs 1:7-8 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother:

Those who want to be truly wise begin with the book of Proverbs. True wisdom only comes from God and His written Word. Proverbs 1:2-3 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;

It is clear that we need to praise God for who He is and what He does in and out of Church Psalm 150:1-2 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. [2] Praise him for his mighty acts: praise him according to his excellent greatness.

It is important to take time to regularly give God praise. By focusing on the good that He provides your outlook on life will change. It will also encourage other people. Psalm 149:1 Praise ye the LORD. Sing unto the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints.

I must learn to be more like God when dealing with those who can be difficult. I should show the same compassion and mercy that God gave me while holding them accountable for their actions Psalm 145:8 The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy

I must not devote time to those who waste time being nonproductive or trying to become popular by lying about who they are. Psalm 144:11 Rid me, and deliver me from the hand of strange children, whose mouth speaketh vanity, and their right hand is a right hand of falsehood: