Biblical thought for the day.


Those that look up to God rarely look down on people . . .


True humility and respect for the Lord lead a person to riches, honor and long life.
Proverbs 22:4


Those that fail to put first things first wind up second best . . .


How does a person become wise? The first step is to trust and reverence the Lord!
Proverbs 1:7-8

Those who gaze at the stars are at the mercy of the puddles on the road . . .


Wise men and fools alike spend their lives scratching for food, and never seem to get enough.
Ecclesiastes 6:7


Those that tend to jump at conclusions cannot always expect a happy landing . . .


What a shame - yes, how stupid! - to decide before knowing the facts! Any story sounds true until someone tells the other side and sets the record straight
Proverbs 18:13,17

He that is afraid of the past may have reason to be afraid of the future . . .


The lazy person won't go out and work. "There might be a lion outside!" they say. They stick to their bed like a door to its hinges.
Proverbs 26:13-14


Those that stand for nothing will fall for anything . . .


Determination to be wise is the first step toward becoming wise! And with your wisdom, develop common sense and good judgment.
Proverbs 4:7

He who parades his virtues seldom leads the parade . . .


Don't be conceited, sure of your own wisdom. Instead trust and reverence the Lord, and turn your back on evil; when you do that, then you will be given renewed health and vitality.
Proverbs 21:31


Those that are never criticized are not breathing . . .


If you profit from constructive criticism you will be elected to the wise person's hall of fame. But to reject criticism is to harm yourself and your own best interests.
Proverbs 15:31-32

Those who have not tasted the bitter will not understand the sweet . . .


Only the person involved can know their own bitterness or joy - no one else can really share it.
Proverbs 14:10


Those that brag about what they're doing tomorrow were probably doing the same yesterday . . .


Don't brag about your plans for tomorrow - wait and see what happens.
Proverbs 27:1


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