Proverbs 16:18-25

"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...."

"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."

"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..."

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.