Proverbs 27 June 27, 2012
Memory Verse: Proverbs 27:17 “Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.”
In today’s verses, we continue to see individual proverbs intended to strengthen, encourage, and enlighten the leader. We can easily see that the leaders must always watch out for disappointment, rejection, and all things under their charge. If the leader is not vigilant, he will be taken advantage of. The best defense is a good, trustworthy friend who will encourage and correct when needed.
1) Don’t brag about what you will do in the future; only God knows that
2) Don’t promote yourself; let others praise you instead
3) Don’t trust a fool; he only cares about himself
4) Jealousy destroys more than anger or rage
5) Speak praise or reprove when needed; it is more honest
6) Don’t be gullible and fall to a brown noser’s compliments
7) Differing conditions dictate needs and desires
8) Settle down; down switch back and forth in your opinions
9) Friendship refreshes
10) Seek a close friend when in need
11) A wise person understands worldly changes
12) Avoid trouble, be observant at all times
13) Require a commitment on any loan (especially a loan of time/concern)
14) Use care when you encourage not to arouse
15) You can turn off a leaking spigot or nag, and still not get away from it
16) Strength in dealings with friends sharpens one another
17) Honor you work; do your best; you will be blessed
18) Water will mirror a face like the face mirrors a heart
19) Beware – Evil and lust always persist in dealings
20) Fire tests the purity of gold and silver, but fame test the purity of the heart
21) There is no way to beat foolishness out of a man
22) Don’t take possessions, opportunities, nor God’s grace for granted; chances disappear
There are a lot of “don’t's" in today’s verses; it is not intended to be negative. We must always be vigilant for Satan’s deception. We can fall into all kinds of problems leading if we are not always observant.
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