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Proverbs Chapter Sixteen
March 11, 2017

Last week we saw that good decisions lead us to the choice of words we use. We found that through words we can avert anger or give anger a reason to blossom. This week we find that though we have plans and dreams for our life, it is through God that these plans and dreams are delivered to us. As we align ourself to God, God will make our dreams come true. Everything that happens in the world around us serves a purpose for God, and if what we do is pleasing to God, God can even make our enemies to be at peace us. In everything we do, our foundation must be in God and reflected by honest decisions we make.

Proverbs 16:1-11
The preparations of the heart belong to man, But the answer of the tongue is from the LORD. All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, But the LORD weighs the spirits. Commit your works to the LORD, And your thoughts will be established. The LORD has made all for Himself, Yes, even the wicked for the day of doom. Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the LORD; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished. In mercy and truth Atonement is provided for iniquity; And by the fear of the LORD one departs from evil. When a man's ways please the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. Better is a little with righteousness, Than vast revenues without justice. A man's heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps. Divination is on the lips of the king; His mouth must not transgress in judgment. Honest weights and scales are the LORD's; All the weights in the bag are His work.

The more authority we acquire in life, the higher level of accountability we have. Through careful consideration and honesty we establish ourself. As we establish ourself, we must remember that wisdom has a higher value than gold, and similarly, understanding is better to have than silver. The happiest people are those who trust God.

Proverbs 16:12-22
It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness. Righteous lips are the delight of kings, And they love him who speaks what is right. As messengers of death is the king's wrath, But a wise man will appease it. In the light of the king's face is life, And his favor is like a cloud of the latter rain. How much better to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. The highway of the upright is to depart from evil; He who keeps his way preserves his soul. Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud. He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he. The wise in heart will be called prudent, And sweetness of the lips increases learning. Understanding is a wellspring of life to him who has it. But the correction of fools is folly.

The words we speak can bring bitterness or joy. Be careful of what you choose to do as bad choices can lead to death. Evil people dig for dirt about other people and can't wait to share what they have found. Perverse people enjoy pitting friend against friend, as do those who gossip and spread lies. Senior citizens wear a crown of glory through their gray hair, when they live the way of righteousness.

Proverbs 16:23-33 
The heart of the wise teaches his mouth, And adds learning to his lips. Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones. There is a way that seems right to a man, But its end is the way of death. The person who labors, labors for himself, For his hungry mouth drives him on. An ungodly man digs up evil, And it is on his lips like a burning fire. A perverse man sows strife, And a whisperer separates the best of friends. A violent man entices his neighbor, And leads him in a way that is not good.  He winks his eye to devise perverse things; He purses his lips and brings about evil. The silver-haired head is a crown of glory, If it is found in the way of righteousness. He who is slow to anger is better than the mighty, And he who rules his spirit than he who takes a city. The lot is cast into the lap, But its every decision is from the LORD.

Be in control of your emotions, and your are more powerful than an invading army. Alway respect that no matter what others say, God is in charge.

All verses are from the King James Version.
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