Monday, December 15, 2014

Sayings of the Wise


There is a lot of hatred in the world today.  One has only to watch the news to confirm it! Jesus said that He was sending us out as sheep among wolves. There's a lot of wolves out there! There are a lot of haters out there! Do we sound like wolves and haters or do we sound like sheep?
There are many sayings that I have heard from friends and loved ones. Maybe you've heard them too.

 A dear friend once told me that opinions are like noses, everybody has one. It isn't necessary for us to share each opinion we have. Very seldom is unsolicited advice a good idea.
Proverbs 17:28 Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace;
When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.


 My momma used to say that fools names and fools faces are always found in public places.
Proverbs 17:23 A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself,  But the simple pass on and are punished.

A wise man once said if you don't stand up for something you will fall for anything.
Proverbs 28:1  The wicked flee when no one pursues,  But the righteous are bold as a lion.

My sister used to say we draw a lot more flies with sugar than vinegar.
Psalms 34:8 Oh, taste and see that the LORD is good;  Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!

Jesus tells us to come and learn from Him.
Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

The Apostle Paul said that godly wisdom is peaceful and gentle.
 James 3:17 But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.







 

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