Proverbs Day

Proverbs Day (KJV): Proverbs 17:1(KJV): "Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife." Proverbs 17:1-3(Amp): "Better is a dry morsel with quietness than a house full of feasting (on offered sacrifices) with strife."

Thoughts for the Day The book of Proverbs is known for its many wise statements. In this verse we are told that having a little to eat in a household of peace, is better than feasting in a household of strife. Even eating the finest food does not compensate for a turbulent atmosphere. It is much better to just satisfy one's hunger and have a quiet and pleasant home, than arguing continually with plenty to eat. Many marriages are suffering today because both mates are working to obtain the "American Dream." This may include a large home, autos, food, clothing, vacations, college education for the kids, etc. While all these things are good, if families sacrifice their time together to obtain these things, they will lost what is really important. Parents should pray and ask the Lord what He desires for them to have. Perhaps a smaller home, one car, less clothing, etc. would be the answer to offset the stress that comes with trying to maintain more than one is able. Love and peace in a home are more important than the material things in a home. The Bible tells us how to have a happy home. Today many families are hurting because they have not learned how to love and serve one another. When mates are selfish it will result in bickering over things. The Bible instructs us to avoid this kind of railing. 1 Peter 3:8-12: 8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous: 9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing. 10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile: 11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it. 12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. Christian husbands and wives should first of all, love one another as brothers and sisters in Christ. We are called to love one another with God's kind of love, not what the world calls "love" as most of the time it is only lust. 1 John 4:7-16: 7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 8 He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love. 9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him. 10 Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins. 11 Beloved, if God so loved us, we ought also to love one another. 12 No man hath seen God at any time. If we love one another, God dwelleth in us, and his love is perfected in us. 13 Hereby know we that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he hath given us of his Spirit. 14 And we have seen and do testify that the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world. 15 Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God. 16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him. The kind of love that is mentioned here is not the kind of love that is in the world. God's love is selfless. He gave up His Son that we might live. In Greek there are three words for love: (1) Love that is divine, called "agape." (2) Love of high ideals, called "phileo" (our city of Philadelphia is named for this brotherly love). (3) Love of physical passion, called "eros" (from which our word "erotic" comes). Since the original text of the New Testament was written in Greek, we know the verse above is referring to "agape" love and not the other two. This is evident when we research the Greek renderings. Yes, it is better to have less and have God's love in our lives, as His love will see us through any material lack. He promises us as His children, that He will always take care of us and supply our daily needs of food and clothing. Let us be content with what we have, then the Lord can bless us with more. Hebrews 13:5: "Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee."

Prayer for the Day Dear Heavenly Father, I am thankful for all that you have provided for me. Help me not to be stressful, when I have need of certain things and I do not see how they will be supplied. My trust is in You and I know that You will never leave me nor forsake me. Lord, I am grateful for a peaceful home. Fill all who visit our home with Your peace. Let us serve those that You send to our house. Lord, I pray for marriages that are hurting because of so much stress. Show them the changes that they need to make, and give them the grace to make them. May Your peace permeate the whole body of Christ as You have intended. I ask this in Your name. Amen.

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