Light and Joy
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The life of the godly is full of light and joy,
but the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.
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Pride leads to conflict;
those who take advice are wise.
Verse 9
Light is better than darkness.
On a journey at night, the wise man carries a bright light. He is safe, because of his light. He knows the right way, because of his light. He will arrive home safely.
On the same journey, the evil man has only a candle, but its light is weak. He cannot see the right path. He will lose his way. He is in great danger.
‘God’s word is like a lamp for my feet. God’s word is like a light for my path.’ (Psalm 119:106) God’s word is the Bible. The Bible is like a light, because it guides us. The Bible teaches us how to live.
Verse 10
Proud people argue because they speak their own thoughts. A proud person always thinks that he is right. He will not listen to anyone else.
A wise person behaves differently. Although a wise person is wise, he is willing to hear the advice of other people. A wise person has great understanding, because he listens to other people.
When someone is good and does the right things, people are naturally drawn to them. When such a person dies, they are deeply mourned and memorials are set up in their honor.
On the other hand, when someone who is sly, wicked, cruel, and cunning dies, people often celebrate their death and quickly forget about them.
Proverbs has nothing good to say about pride, and it's easy to see why pride is one of the seven deadly sins. God doesn’t come to help those who think they can do everything on their own. Proud, self-sufficient people don’t think they need God. Instead, God helps those who know they need His help.
In the second chapter of Mark, Jesus says:
"Those who are healthy don’t need a doctor, but those who are sick do. I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
Let me ask you Are you humble enough to admit that you need a Savior?
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