| Reading: Proverbs 16:1-11 |
I was asked a question yesterday afternoon.
I hardly knew what to say.
I hate that.
But I hate even worse to forget this:
“The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the LORD” (1).
Hopefully, the next time I don’t know what to say, I will remember to call on the Lord for direction.
In fact, I hope I remember that even when I know what to say!
![[Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right (Proverbs 16:8)]](/pantinghart/wp-content/betterisalittle-b.jpg "Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right (Proverbs 16:8)")
A little bit more from Proverbs 16: Even His Enemies
| Reading: Proverbs 15:23-33 |
The right words at the right time are such a blessing, both to the speaker and to the hearer.
What a thrill to know I have given the right answer or the right advice or the right perspective!
Like this:
“A man hath joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!” (23).
How to achieve that?
Here’s part of the answer:
“The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things” (28).
To give the right answer, study on it before answering.
To give the right answer, be righteous.
![[He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul (Proverbs 15:32)]](/pantinghart/wp-content/despisethhisownsoul-b.jpg "He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul (Proverbs 15:32)")
A little bit more from Proverbs 15: Among the Wise