v. 1 – What do we learn about family?
v. 2, 26, 27 – fear of God?
v. 3, 5, 25 – the mouth?
v. 4, 23 – work?
v. 6, 7, 8, 16, 24, 33, 35 – wisdom?
v. 9 – repentance?
v. 10 – bitterness?
v. 11, 19, 22, 32, 34 – righteousness?
v. 12, 14 – sin?
v. 13 – grief?
v. 15, 18 – prudence?
v. 17, 29 – patience?
v. 20, 21, 31 – money?
v. 28 – leadership?
v. 30 – contentment?
This chapter really stood out to me. I lack so many of the qualities labeled 'righteous!' Verse 1 talks about a wise woman building up her house, but a foolish one tearing it down with her own hands. This past week I have been very moody, anxious, selfish, and rude within my home...(sorry, Cody!). I'm not quite sure what it was stemming from--sin ultimately--but it wasn't pretty and it was definitely tearning our home down. Verses 16 & 29 talk about being 'slow to anger' and 'patient'--2 things which I AM NOT at all. After this week, this chapter was a good wake up call to me. I'm aware of my sin, but Jesus has rescued me from it and will give me the strength to overcome it. I have come to be more thankful for my sin--although it downright stinks-- because that is when I realize how much I need Jesus and the change that only he can provide.
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