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Proverbs 14 – On the right path?

Aug22

Good day everyone and welcome to another day of blogging through the book of Proverbs 😊

Today we look at chapter 14 and I’ll be focusing on verse 12 and 23

There is a path before each person that seems right, but it ends in death. (Proverbs 14:12 NLT)

‘You can rationalize it all you want and justify the path of error you have chosen, but you’ll find out in the end that you took the road to destruction.’ (Proverbs 14:12 TPT)

What path are you walking on today? Is it truly right, or are you justifying a choice you know is not pleasing to God? The above scripture reminds us that any path apart from Him ultimately leads to destruction. It may feel right in the moment, but it can never end well.

The safest and best path is the one God Himself leads us on. That’s why we must trust Him, seek His face, and allow Him to guide our steps.

The Lord promises in Psalm 32:8–9 (TPT):
“I will stay close to you, instructing and guiding you along the pathway for your life. I will advise you along the way and lead you forth with my eyes as your guide. So don’t make it difficult; don’t be stubborn when I take you where you’ve not been before. Don’t make me tug you and pull you along. Just come with me!”

What a beautiful assurance! God doesn’t just point us in the right direction—He walks with us, teaching and guiding us along the way. Our role is to yield, not resist, and to trust Him even when He leads us into unfamiliar places.

“If you work hard at what you do, great abundance will come to you. But merely talking about getting rich while living to only pursue your pleasures brings you face-to-face with poverty.” (Proverbs 14:23 TPT)

Diligence is key to fruitfulness. Hard work brings reward, but merely talking about dreams without action leads to frustration and lack. Too often, we fall into the trap of endless planning, thinking, or even daydreaming—yet without consistent effort, nothing is accomplished.

This verse challenges us to move beyond words into action. If you want to see growth in your life, career, or walk with God, it requires discipline, persistence, and faithful effort.

Let’s not be people who only talk about what we want to do—let’s rise, work hard, and trust God to bless the work of our hands.

Thanks for joining me on this journey.

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Proverbs 13 – Words and Company

Aug18

Good day everyone and welcome to another day of blogging through the book of Proverbs 😊

Today we look at chapter 13 and I’ll be focusing on verse 3 and 20

“Guard your words and you’ll guard your life, but if you don’t control your tongue, it will ruin everything.” (Proverbs 13:3 TPT)

Once again Solomon emphasizes the power of our words. He reminds us that the words we speak have a direct effect on our lives — they can either preserve us or bring destruction. Even though the tongue is such a small part of the body, its influence is enormous. A lack of control over it can damage everything: friendships, marriages, families, careers, and more.

Our words are incredibly powerful. They can build up or tear down, heal or wound. That’s why we must use them carefully and ensure they are motivated by love, not anger.

Before speaking, take a moment to reflect: Is what I’m about to say coming from a place of love? Will it encourage or destroy? If the answer is no, consider remaining silent until you have something good and helpful to say. Exercising restraint is a sign of wisdom and self-control.

“If you want to grow in wisdom, spend time with the wise. Walk with the wicked and you’ll eventually become just like them.” (Proverbs 13:20 TPT)

There’s a saying I often heard growing up: “Show me your friends and I’ll tell you who you are.” In other words, the company you keep will shape who you become. Solomon echoes this truth here — if you want to become wise, spend time with wise people. You cannot consistently surround yourself with foolish influences and expect to grow in wisdom.

Who are the people in your circle? Are they helping you grow in wisdom and become more like Christ, or are they leading you toward foolishness?

Choose your words carefully and choose your company wisely — both are essential to living a godly life.

Thanks for joining me on this journey.

Feel free to leave your thoughts on this chapter in the comment section