Whoever rebukes a man will afterward find more favor than he who flatters with his tongue.
How many people will honestly tell you that? Would you tell your friend that? How much easier it is to just 'smile and nod' than to say "hey, I think you're making a terrible mistake here". But Proverbs... the Proverbs have no trouble stating the truth no matter how rude or insensitive or embarrassing or mean you think it is.
How many times have you thought to yourself "why didn't someone tell me?" It almost makes you wonder if people really care once you're on the other side of the awful mountain.
The Proverbs are that best friend who will tell you when you shouldn't buy that outfit care so much about what the cute new guy thinks.
When you should think twice before just going out for a little fun spending so much time with your 'new friends'.
And will remind you later on how much your family God loves you no matter how hard you fall.
In a nutshell, the book of Proverbs is the best friend you want to have and the best friend you desire to be.
• Jun. 13, 2008 - Untitled Comment