Proverbs 16
Devotional:
When people’s lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them. (Proverbs 16:7).
This chapter is a nice carryover from Saturday’s chapter 15. These verses point out that we can and should strive to live a life that pleases God. We are not perfect and shouldn’t claim to be; this will happen only after our salvation is completed in our resurrection and glorification. The idea, though, is that as Christians, we should try to live a life that honors and pleases the Lord. When we do, even those who oppose us will have a respect for us because of the way we respect them as commanded by our Creator God.
When people’s lives please the Lord, even their enemies are at peace with them. (Proverbs 16:7).
This chapter is a nice carryover from Saturday’s chapter 15. These verses point out that we can and should strive to live a life that pleases God. We are not perfect and shouldn’t claim to be; this will happen only after our salvation is completed in our resurrection and glorification. The idea, though, is that as Christians, we should try to live a life that honors and pleases the Lord. When we do, even those who oppose us will have a respect for us because of the way we respect them as commanded by our Creator God.
Pray it:
Lord, we live in a culture of disunity and hatred where we can often create enemies. Allow us to live in such a way that brings peace in the midst of chaos as we speak and act in accordance with your truth. Amen.
Lord, we live in a culture of disunity and hatred where we can often create enemies. Allow us to live in such a way that brings peace in the midst of chaos as we speak and act in accordance with your truth. Amen.
Share it:
Who is someone you can share a verse or thought from this passage with?
Who is someone you can share a verse or thought from this passage with?
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