Sunday, December 18, 2011

More Advice on Life from Solomon....Gleanings from Proverbs 18: 13-22

King Solomon has some cool insights on different subjects in life...

 " Did you ever meet someone or do this yourself: "Spout off" or have an answer for someone before you have even taken the time to listen to what  they are saying. Did you know when you act like that it is considered rude...and you look stupid.
 Being cheerful and having a healthy attitude on life can really help when you are sick or needing to conquer some adversity, but a crushed spirit....a broken spirit... that takes real strength and and some time to overcome.
 People who want to learn and increase their knowledge are wise indeed! They are always open to some new and fresh insights.
 Giving a gift can be advantageous, it can open doors for you and get you in touch with the "right people".

 Did you ever notice the first speech in a court room case is always quite convincing...that is until the cross examiner stands up, clears his voice, and brings a whole different view on the very same case?
 Flipping a coin does have some benefit, it has been known to end an argument, there are even reports it has settled a dispute between 2 powerful opponents.

 If you have a serious argument with a friend....it can cause a separation. Then, the next time you go to speak with him you will do so behind a gate...that is locked....and has bars on it.
 Arguing with a friend can make matters even worse...going to visit them is like coming up to a well fortified city, and the draw bridge has been raised.

 True Wisdom can satisfy a person like they have just ate a delicious meal, and carefully chosen words are a great "dessert"...bringing satisfaction and gratifying as well.
 Words are powerful, and can go 2 ways. Words can kill a person, like a snake dripping with venom, or words can give another Life, like biting into a fresh and succulent fruit.

 A man who has found a wife has found one of life's most "treasured of treasures"...she is a gift from the Lord and with her comes His favor as well.

 The poor man uses gentle speech when needing mercy, the rich man speaks harshly and even adds his own insults.
 There are "friends"...then there are friends.
 Some "friends" come and go, but a true and real friend, is closer to you than your own brother.

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