Proverbs 16

"Unfailing love and faithfulness make atonement for sin. By fearing the Lord, people avoid evil. When people's lives please the Lord, even their..."

"Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful. The wise are known for their understanding, and pleasant words...."

"We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps."

"Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city."

"Kings take pleasure in honest lips; they value a man who speaks the truth."

"How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!"

"How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!"

"The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life."

"The highway of the upright avoids evil; he who guards his way guards his life."

"Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud."

"Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud."

"Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD."

"The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words promote instruction."

"Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions."

"Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones."

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."

"Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed."

"Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life."

"Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life."

"Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city."

"The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord."

"The Lord detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished."

"When a man's ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him."

"In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps."

"In their hearts humans plan their course, but the LORD establishes his steps."

"If the disposal of the lot is the Lord's whose is the arrangement of our whole life? If the simple casting of a lot is guided by him, how much more..."

"Wisdom is man's true strength; and, under its guidance, he best accomplishes the ends of his being. Wisely handling the matter of life gives to man..."

"A violent person entices their neighbor and leads them down a path that is not good."

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 16:19 -- Better to be lowly in spirit and among the oppressed than to share plunder with the proud.

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 16:16 -- How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver!

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 16:20 -- Whoever gives heed to instruction prospers, and blessed is he who trusts in the LORD.

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 16:3 -- Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 16:9 -- In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.

How hard is it to admit that we can be religious snobs? Kimberli Brackett reminds us that it is easy to slip into the role of being prideful and a snob who hurts others because of our silly and stupid pridefulness.

How can it be right when you are wrong? Rubel Shelly reminds us of the New Coke debacle and also reminds us to not let our pride keep us from admitting we were wrong.

Integrity can be costly in the long run while paying huge dividends in those we teach! Rubel Shelly talks about a family who found money in the attic of their newly purchased house and returned it to the heirs of the previous owners because they were honest and wanted their kids to know the truth of character.

What are people goig to find? Tom Norvell reminds us to have some introspection and ask ourselves about the value of our lives.

So who are you showing out for? Trying to impress others nearly always means we embarrass ourselves.

You're invited to use our worship guide for your home or group worship! Dr. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware invite you to join us for our Sunday Verse of the Day home worship guide and videos, called ToGather.church!

Are you really trying to please God or yourself? Rather than following the whims of culture, let's obey God's word.

Will we trust God and his truth for our lives? This trust is a big challenge in a world that doesn't really acknowledge the ways of God. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to challenge us and encourage us to trust in God as our true north and our basis for life and faith.

The year is still new, but the freshness feels a bit wilted with the ongoing pandemic and the political violence, but we can find hope and direction in God's promises! Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos and challenging us to re-align ourselves with God's purposes for us.

What do you do when you are emotionally on fire? A recovery saying, HALT, reminds us to be careful when we are hungry, angry, lonely, and tired because then we are vulernable to temptation, sin, and weakness as well as addictions.

How long will what you have written actually live? Our language and speech lives on long after we do, and the Internet is a reminder of just how far and wide such things can go.

Are we looking in the right places to find happiness for ourselves? Teresa Bell Kindred reminds us that what we define as happiness is nearly always temporary pleasure that is soon gone and leaves us unhappy; happiness is really on our own shoulders.

Does anything really matter if morals don't matter? Morals and values, right and wrong, matter or nothing really matters anymore in society.

Older, better, or simply honoring God? Russ Lawson begins with a humorous story about aging, but then reminds us of God's perspective and the importance of not worrying about aging, but seeking to live for God each day.

Are you paying attention? When it comes to finding your way through this world, no GPS can help you. No map program will get you there. You need directions from someone who really knows the way. The book of Psalms says, "Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path" (Ps

Why is it so hard to not be the one recognized? Russ Lawson describes why it is hard and important to be willing to play second fiddle in the Lord's orchestra.

In absolute arrogance and stupidity, the people of the plains of Babylonia set out to make a name for themselves. Phil Ware and James Nored share through words, images, and video the story of the Tower of Babel and the self-destructive danger of pride and arrogance.