Proverbs 29

"Fearing people is a dangerous trap, but trusting the Lord means safety. Many seek the ruler’s favor, but justice comes from the Lord."

"An angry person starts fights; a hot-tempered person commits all kinds of sin."

"The bloodthirsty hate blameless people, but the upright seek to help them."

"Discipline your children, and they will give you peace of mind and will make your heart glad."

"Good people care about justice for the poor, but the wicked are not concerned."

"If a wise person takes a fool to court, there will be ranting and ridicule but no satisfaction."

"A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control."

"The poor man and the oppressor have this in common: The Lord gives sight to the eyes of both."

"The rod of correction imparts wisdom, but a child left to himself disgraces his mother."

"Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe."

"Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe."

"Fear of man will prove to be a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe."

"Fools vent their anger, but the wise quietly hold it back."

"To discipline a child produces wisdom, but a mother is disgraced by an undisciplined child."

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 29:25 -- 25 Fear of man will prove to be a snare,but whoever trusts in the LORD is kept safe.

"A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control. And don’t sin by letting anger control you. Don’t let the sun go...."

What is the snare we must avoid? It's living in fear of what others may think of us or do to us because we follow Jesus. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to fortify our commitment to not live in fear of what others may think of us or do to us, but to trust in God who is with us.

Much of the recent worldwide conversation has been focused on the question, 'How can we be kept safe in our world today?' Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in an online, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to call us to trust that God will keep us safe and honor all that we have entrusted to him.

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.

Life is a dangerous endeavor. We pass our days in the shadows of ominous realities. Max Lucado reminds us to be courageous in our times of trouble for we have put our faith in the one who has conquered.

Life is a dangerous endeavor. We pass our days in the shadows of ominous realities. Max Lucado reminds us to be courageous in our times of trouble for we have put our faith in the one who has conquered.

What are you living for this next year? We must live our burden, passion, and vision if we are to honor God.

Is your storehouse of anger doing you any good? Are you happier? Better? More fun to be with? Max Lucado helps us deal with the hurts of the heart that lead to bitterness, anger, and depression, as we are provoked and frustrated into sullen and negative states of spirit and emotion and mind.