Proverbs 21:2

2 People may be right in their own eyes,
but the LORD examines their heart.

 

 People can find an excuse for doing almost anything, but God looks behind the excuses to the motives of the heart. We often have to make choices in areas where the right action is difficult to discern. We can help ourselves make such decisions by trying to identify our motives first and then asking, "Would God be pleased with my real reasons for doing this?" God is not pleased when we do good deeds only to receive something in return.  www.youversion.com

 

Extremely busy day ahead, I'm sure I'm not the only one so let's have a word of encouragement and instruction from our Father. This one may make you think "Ah ha" or "Oh No". Either way, it' a good word.

Proverbs 20:3
3 Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor;
only fools insist on quarreling.

A person who is truly confident of his or her strength does not need to parade it. A truly brave person does not look for chances to prove it. A resourceful woman can find a way out of a fight. A man of endurance will avoid retaliating. Foolish people find it impossible to avoid strife. Men and women of character can. What kind of person are you? www.youversion.com

Mocker/Wise

Proverbs 19:25

25 If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded will learn a lesson;
if you correct the wise, they will be all the wiser.

 

There is a great difference between the person who learns from criticism and the person who refuses to accept correction. How we respond to criticism determines whether or not we grow in wisdom. The next time someone criticizes you, listen carefully to all that is said. You might learn something.  www.youversion.com