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CHRISTIAN, AWAKE
(Tune: Farther Along)
When we are tried, yes, sometimes we stumble,
But we must trust in our God above.
No hole’s so deep that he cannot lift us,
No night so dark we can’t find His love.
Christian, awake and serve your Savior.
Christian, awake, the time does fly.
Now is the time that we must live for Him,
If we’re to live with Him by and by.
October 8, 2008
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The righteous has a refuge in his death. Proverbs 14:32b
Wisdom rests quietly in the heart of him who has understanding,
But what is in the heart of fools is made known. Proverbs 14:33
Harsh correction is for him who forsakes the way,
And he who hates reproof will die. Proverbs 15:10
A scoffer does not love one who reproves him,
Nor will he go to the wise. Proverbs 15:12
He who justifies the wicked and he who condemns the just,
Both of them alike are an abomination to the Lord. Prov. 17:15
A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire. Proverbs 18:1a
A fool has no delight in understanding,
But in expressing his own heart. Proverbs 18:2
The spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness,
But who can bear a broken spirit? Proverbs 18:14
The first one to plead his cause seems right
Until his neighbor comes and examines him. Proverbs 18:17
Casting lots causes contentions to cease,
And keeps the mighty apart. Proverbs 18:18
The poor man uses entreaties,
But the rich answers roughly. Proverbs 18:23
Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers,
But a prudent wife is from the Lord. Proverbs 19:14
Listen to counsel and receive instruction,
That you may be wise in your latter days. Proverbs 19:20
There are many plans in a man’s heart,
Nevertheless, the Lord’s counsel – that will stand. Prov. 19:21
What is desired in a man is kindness. Proverbs 19: 22a
Cease listening to instruction, my son,
And you will stray from the words of knowledge. Proverbs 19: 27
Counsel in the heart of a man is like deep water,
But a man of understanding will draw it out. Proverbs 20:5
Most men will proclaim each his own goodness. Proverbs 20:6
A man’s steps are of the Lord.
How then can a man understand his own way? Proverbs 20: 24
A wise king sifts out the wicked
and brings the threshing wheel over them. Proverbs 20:26
The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord,
Searching all the inner depths of his heart. Proverbs 20:27
Blows that hurt cleanse away evil. Proverbs 20:30
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My class and I have been studying Proverbs for some time now. We have had so many good discussions and I have learned so much in preparing for class. For my last class I hope I can impress upon them that for any situation in life there is a proverb that will help. I asked my students to choose a favorite proverb. Two have responded so far. A third grader immediately chose: " A soft answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger." (15:1) and a kindergartener, after class Sunday, quietly pointed out her choice: "A wise man fears and departs from evil."
Personally, I could never choose only one. Every week I read over the book and every week a different one became my favorite. My favorite today is this: "Hope deferred maketh the heart sick: but when the desire cometh, it is a tree of life." (13:12) It reminds me of some of the stories I have heard on here.
So do you have one you would like to share? |
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