Proverbs 19

Proverbs 19

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19:2 "Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, And he who hurries his footsteps errs. " When we get in a hurry, we get into trouble. Everyone (except the Lord) wants us to make a quick decision. Satan wants us to make a decision without knowledge, to simply look at the beautiful fruit and eat it. The car salesman reminds us that the car we love so much may be gone tomorrow and the other salesman tells us the product is only on special today. They all want hurried decisions. The Lord, on the other hand, wants us to count the cost and make a wise decision. Whether the decision is to follow the Lord or to make a purchase, we are to seek knowledge and understanding and decide if the consequences are worth it. In the case of salvation, the consequences are incredible but obedience to the Lord may cost you your earthly life.

19:18 "Discipline your son while there is hope, And do not desire his death." Apparently Solomon had some hyperactive kids and knew the frustration parents go through. I think the key point here is to discipline starting from as early as possible; it is much harder to try to redirect your children later in life when they "think they know everything."

19:19 "{A man of} great anger will bear the penalty, For if you rescue {him,} you will only have to do it again." Anger can destroy lives, not only of others, but the one who allows his emotions to rule him. He who angers you, controls you. Be controlled by no one, but be filled with the Spirit and ruled by Him.