The Word this Week (Proverbs & James)

Beloved, there is likely no deeper problem that we face in this world compared to pride.  Arrogance restrains us from listening to the gospel and we need wisdom to be rescued from its dungeon. 

Look to Jesus to be saved, and to be wise! 

Proverbs 10.17

¹⁷   He who heeds discipline shows the way to life,

but whoever ignores correction leads others astray. 

Proverbs 15.33

³³   The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom,

and humility comes before honor.

Proverbs16.2-5

 ²    All a man’s ways seem innocent to him,

but motives are weighed by the Lord.

³     Commit to the Lord whatever you do,

and your plans will succeed.

⁴     The Lord works out everything for his own ends—

even the wicked for a day of disaster.

⁵     The Lord detests all the proud of heart.

Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished. 

Proverbs 26.12

¹²   Do you see a man wise in his own eyes?

There is more hope for a fool than for him. 

James 4.6-7

“God opposes the proud

but gives grace to the humble.”

Memory Verse: Philippians 2. 3-5

³ Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. ⁴ Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.

⁵ Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus