Proverbs 3

Someone really will turn down their name in the record book? Human records are only passing memories soon to be forgotten.

"Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more....."

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take....."

"The Lord curses the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the upright. The Lord mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble. The wise..."

Stupid is as stupid does, so don't be... Max Lucado challenges us to do the right thing, to obey God, and not follow one stupid decision with another.

I bet you can't find any that are easy! The New Year's resolutions that we committed to keep begin in earnest today and they won't be possible without the help of God because there are no simple changes.

We must help the world know what matters most, don't we? We must realize that rules and deep thought are both necessary if we are to figure out how to live for God in a world like ours.

"Don't envy violent people or copy their ways. Such wicked people are detestable to the Lord, but he offers his friendship to the godly."

"Trust in and rely confidently on the Lord with all your heart and do not rely on your own insight or understanding. In all your ways know and..."

"Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart. Then you will find favor with....."

"My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity."

"My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity."

"My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity."

"My son, do not despise the Lord's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a..."

"My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in."

"My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck."

"Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared."

"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the..."

"Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the..."

"Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence."

"Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence. "

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make..."

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."

"Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your..."

"You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from....."

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 3:11-12 -- My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in.

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 3:1-2 -- My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 3:3-4 -- Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 3:31-32 -- Do not envy a violent man or choose any of his ways, for the LORD detests a perverse man but takes the upright into his confidence.

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 3:21-22 -- My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck.

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 3:25-26 -- Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 3:5-6 -- Trust in the LORD with all your heartand lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him,and he will make your paths straight

Why do we fool ourselves into thinking our actions and choices don't matter that much? Our descisions have consequences and these choices are not inconsequential to our children and grandchildren.

"Don't pick a fight without reason, when no one has done you harm."

"Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act."

"He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble."

"Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil."

"Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil."

"Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops..."

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 3:27 -- Do not withhold good from those who deserve it,when it is in your power to act

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 3:9 -- Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops...

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 3:24 tniv -- When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.

Inspirational illustration of Proverbs 3:7 -- Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.

How do you know the difference? Paul Faulkner reminds us that most folks miss the point of life entirely because they don't know what is really important.

Would it really be nice if we could really see what was on the inside of people — their hearts? Phil Ware challenges us to pursue the faithful love, righteous character, and gracious compassion of God from our hearts.

Sometimes a single, short, straightforward passage from Proverbs gives us two gems to help us live fruitful and long lives! Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to celebrate the greatness of Jesus our Lord and learn to live for him from others and help others learn to live for him, as well!

When's the last time you stepped out to begin, even if the step was small? Tom Norvell reminds us not to discount the small steps we make in our lives because out of them come the big ones!

Remember, it is a beginning! Tom Norvell reminds us that a step in the right direction is a good beginning.

We must seek God's way, follow God's will, and trust him if our paths are going to lead us where we need to go. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in a virtual, DIY, worship through words and music using YouTube videos to open our hearts to ask God to guide us and lead us in all our ways so that our paths are the ones he would have us choose.

We must try to see each other, our world, and ourselves with the eyes and the heart of God, not through our own self-serving point of view. Demetrius Collins and Phil Ware lead us in virtual worship through words and music using YouTube videos to challenge us to use our strengths, interests, and gifts to bless others and glorify God.

How do you know what the right pace really is? Alan Smith laments the fact that discerning the time is very hard -- whether we are too hasty or too slow, but seeking God is the only way.

Can love and faithfulness be more than a slogan? Phil Ware writes about Ruth and her love and faithfulness and how God used this to bring the Messiah, bless broken-hearted Naomi, and bless his people.

How far have you gone to find what you are looking for? Rubel Shelly tells the story of a Rabbi who took a long trip to find what was buried under his own stove to remind us to not give up what we seek by trying something different than where we are simply because we are restless.

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.

How are our children going to find their way? Lisa Mikitarian shares the time she invested in working her son through a discussion about the importance of God guiding, but our ability to make our choices and take responsibility for our actions.

The story of Noah fascinates children, but the message of Noah also reminds us of the Creator's heart being broken by humanity's penchant for violence. James Nored and Phil Ware remind us that violence is not God's plan, but humanity's corrupt and wicked propensity to injure and mar those created in the image of God.

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!