"We shall individually be held responsible for doing one jot less than we have ability to do...But when we give ourselves wholly to God, and in our work follow His directions, He makes Himself responsible for its accomplishment. He would not have us conjecture as to the success of our honest endeavors. Not once should we even think of failure. We are to cooperate with One who knows no failure." ~Messages to Young People, p. 309

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Even More Proverbs to Remember

I'm still memorizing my favorite proverbs...and it's amazing! As I've studied, I've realized that Solomon seems to dwell on a couple themes:


  • Health
  • What the Wise Man & The Fool do
  • What "The Fear of the Lord" will do for you
  • Caring for the Needy
Recently I've been especially impressed with all the health advice that Solomon gives, so I thought I might share it with you! It's really amazing how old--and true--this advice is!

"A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones."
~Proverbs 17:22

"A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones."
~Proverbs 15:30

"A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit."
~Proverbs 15:13

"A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones."
~Proverbs 14:30

"An anxious heart weighs a man down, but a kind word cheers him up."
~Proverbs 12:25

"The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short."
~Proverbs 10:27

Looks like good news, obeying God, and being happy and at peace really do help us live longer!

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