The Ways Of A Man

February 19, 2018-Monday-#623- Daily Morning Bible Reading and Meditation- Proverbs 16 KJV

*** All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits. ***

[1] The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord . 

[2] All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits. 

[3] Commit thy works unto the Lord , and thy thoughts shall be established. 

[4] The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. 

[7] When a man's ways please the Lord , he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. 

[18] Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. 

[25] There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. 

[31] The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. 

[32] He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.

Words to ponder for today:

The Ways Of A Man

It all started from the heart’s desires. Then it was meditated by the mind; the thoughts gave the command to the body through the motivated prod, and then execution in action.

Success and failures depend upon the earnest expectation. When the set goals are made through SMART planning, such as: 

Specific 

Measurable 

Achievable

Realistic, and 

Timely, it is most likely, will success. 

However, it is still The LORD that direct the ways of a man to victory. For in every thing that happens under heavens, The LORD GOD, takes the final control. His Sovereign power takes the ultimate action at the last breath, at the climax of everything. For GOD’s hand untiringly works behind the scene.

When ones’ action are made through HASTE, propelled by:

Haughtiness

Arrogance

Stubbornness 

Threatening ,and, 

Egotism, most likely, thus results destruction. For this Proverbs is written to remind and admonish all living souls: 

V. 16- Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. 

Undeniably, human’s ways are true and reasonable in their own eyes. All of their thoughts, plans and goals are for their own good. But the question is: is it acceptable to The Mighty GOD who is the Giver of life?

However, the moment a person come to realize He or she is nothing in GOD’s eyes, he or she shall be able to understand that: if he or she has been given will to choose and to do things selfishly, so are others. 

How Wise and All Knowing The LORD GOD is! 

He is  worthy of all praises, glory and honor, because He death fairly and justly. He pull down the proud, and give  honor to the humble. 

Let us all be reminded: 

 [3] Commit thy works unto the Lord , and thy thoughts shall be established.

The same way Apostle Peter has written: 

1 Peter 5:5-6 KJV

[5] Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 

[6] Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:

Let us keep reminding ourselves: 

Let us not be short of  GOD’s unfailing compassion.

[32] He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. 

For in everything and everywhere: GOD who is alive and Mighty is watching.

[33] The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord .

Have a blessed day!

 Proverbs 16:1-33 KJV

[1] The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord . [2] All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits. [3] Commit thy works unto the Lord , and thy thoughts shall be established. [4] The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. [5] Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord : though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. [6] By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil. [7] When a man's ways please the Lord , he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. [8] Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. [9] A man's heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps. [10] A divine sentence is in the lips of the king: his mouth transgresseth not in judgment. [11] A just weight and balance are the Lord's : all the weights of the bag are his work. [12] It is an abomination to kings to commit wickedness: for the throne is established by righteousness. [13] Righteous lips are the delight of kings; and they love him that speaketh right. [14] The wrath of a king is as messengers of death: but a wise man will pacify it. [15] In the light of the king's countenance is life; and his favour is as a cloud of the latter rain. [16] How much better is it to get wisdom than gold! and to get understanding rather to be chosen than silver! [17] The highway of the upright is to depart from evil: he that keepeth his way preserveth his soul. [18] Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. [19] Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud. [20] He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: and whoso trusteth in the Lord , happy is he. [21] The wise in heart shall be called prudent: and the sweetness of the lips increaseth learning. [22] Understanding is a wellspring of life unto him that hath it: but the instruction of fools is folly. [23] The heart of the wise teacheth his mouth, and addeth learning to his lips. [24] Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones. [25] There is a way that seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death. [26] He that laboureth laboureth for himself; for his mouth craveth it of him. [27] An ungodly man diggeth up evil: and in his lips there is as a burning fire. [28] A froward man soweth strife: and a whisperer separateth chief friends. [29] A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. [30] He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass. [31] The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness. [32] He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city. [33] The lot is cast into the lap; but the whole disposing thereof is of the Lord .