Our admiration is often misplaced.
Keeping the right perspective, will help our praise land where it should.
Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!
Psalm 107:15 KJV
What & How
What you say might get you in trouble. How you respond can get you out.
A soft answer turneth away wrath: but grievous words stir up anger.
Proverbs 15:1 KJV
Mirror
Merciful.
Gracious.
Slow to anger.
Mirror the maker.
The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.
Psalm 103:8 KJV
Labor
People who learn to work… win.
Wealth gotten by vanity shall be diminished: but he that gathereth by labour shall increase.
Proverbs 13:11 KJV
Limits
Understanding hard limits is a superpower.
So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Psalm 90:12 KJV
Depth
Often, we don’t realize the depth of our actions. Scratch the surface and you will find, being kind to someone is the best thing you can do for yourself. 😉
The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.
Proverbs 11:17 KJV
Slacker
Are you a slacker?
Are you a worker?
Are your actions honorable?
Are your actions deplorable?
At some point, you will be able to answer YES to every one of these questions. Keep in mind, no matter what today holds, tomorrow holds another chance.
He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
Proverbs 10:4 KJV
Association
Your associations determine your opportunities.
Your opportunities determine your possibilities.
Your possibilities determine your life.
People who consistently focus on other people are creating distraction not opportunity.
Seek out and hang out with people who expand your life.
Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.
Proverbs 9:6 KJV
Resist
Show up and do the work.
Steward your possessions and your position.
Resist the temptation to measure yourself against the success of others.
But as for me, my feet were almost gone; my steps had well nigh slipped. [3] For I was envious at the foolish, when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.
Psalm 73:2-3 KJV
Outward and Inward
Tokens and Emotions
Do whatever is necessary to remember your commitments.
Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart.
Proverbs 7:3 KJV