Proverbs 16: There is a Fountain
Figuring out how to distill the many wonderful teachings in the Proverbs is proving a bit more difficult than I thought it would be. It’s one thing to read them everyday and let them speak to wherever you are in your season of life. But it’s totally different to try and share the whole point when so many points are being made. So, start with reading Proverbs Chapter 16 in full at Bible Hub or your favorite Bible website or app. What jumps out to you that seems perfectly timed to what you might be going through at this moment.
For me, I kept focusing on the values of wisdom and humility being worth more than silver or gold. And then, I grabbed verse 22 and a big promise because it works multiple ways, and makes a nice visual. It says…
Proverbs 16:22a WEBUS
[22a] Understanding is a fountain of life to one who has it.
https://bible.com/bible/206/pro.16.22.WEBUS
Our own understanding can spring up into life. And, God’s understanding of our weaknesses and need of salvation springs up into eternal life. He desires life for every person He created, but He desires our best life. So by seeking His wisdom, we can receive more than silver or gold will ever be able to buy.
This chapter also includes the oft quoted (and often misquoted) verse about “pride going before a fall.” You’ll see that it’s actually arrogance that goes before a fall and pride leading to destruction. You can get up from a fall. You might be battered and bruised, but you can get up. But if you suffer destruction, there is very little hope of recovery without a total rebuild. Of course, God specializes in mercy that allows for total rebuilds, so a little hope is still hope.
Proverbs 16:18 WEBUS
[18] Pride goes before destruction, and an arrogant spirit before a fall.
https://bible.com/bible/206/pro.16.18.WEBUS
I guess the big lesson in all of today’s proverbial statements is to stay humble before God and let Him be the one to pour out His choice of blessings on you. With all of creation and salvation being His idea, it’s a more likely scenario that He can come up with blessings greater than you or I could even think to ask for. Here’s one promise on that ..
Proverbs 16:20 WEBUS
[20] He who heeds the Word finds prosperity. Whoever trusts in Yahweh is blessed.
https://bible.com/bible/206/pro.16.20.WEBUS
And now for some music by one of my the favorite worship bands, Selah.
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