Heralds Digest

“Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers, But a prudent wife is from the LORD.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭19:14‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/pro.19.14.nkjv There are many resources that boast of empirical provisions of the principles of success in different areas of life, including academic, business, material, political success. These proven principles clearly include diligence, determination, and discipline. The only risk in humanly-recommended pattern of success principles is the possible lack of alignment with God's purpose for every life's existence, if the will of God is missed in the human pursuits. It is not prudence for anyone to invest time, treasure, and talent into life's project without an assurance of satisfaction after its successful return of investment. For example, a virtuous wife cannot be perfectly assessed by a diligent investigation of her family background, a determined assessment of the prospect of her career pursuit, and an experimental testing of ...

" It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make inquiry. " Proverbs 20:25 KJV Mind readers are quick at predicting the intention of man from his prevailing gestures. This psychology is greatly helpful towards the protection of corporate system and procedures, particularly when the investigating officer is adjudged not guilty of self-interest. But if objective investigation is not possible, especially when interests like personal reward, recommendation and reputation are on the line, wrong judgment of others' motives is possible. While the scriptures admonished a convocation of unbiased panel of inquiry for objective investigation, the safest recommendation remains the act of waiting on the Lord. He knows how to make all the actions of men, whether good or evil, to work in the best favour of the righteous. Therefore, presumptuous psychology is susceptible to presumptuous snare and sin against an innocent personality.

“ What is desired in a man is kindness, And a poor man is better than a liar. ” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭19:22‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/pro.19.22.nkjv The fruitfulness of whistle-blower policy in any society suggests that an accumulation of ill-gotten wealth is generally accepted by all as a deceptive indicator of prosperity. It implies that many followers of a prosperous man may have been forced to follow, in order not to forfeit the deplorable benefits from his reign of expediency. All the received Greek gifts may appears to meet the receiver's needs of the hour, the gesture is never considered a desirable act of kindness. A real act of kindness is not self-centred, never encouraged diplomacy in relationships, exalts righteousness above riches, seeks the comfort of others in fellowship, and values integrity as the genuine measure of prosperity. Therefore, the pursuit of pure prosperity is averse to an unbridled desire for position and material prosperity.

“A man who has friends must himself be friendly, But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭18:24‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/pro.18.24.nkjv The level of commitment demanded in every friendship relationship makes the general conception that ' making friends is easier than keeping them ' incontestable. Most longstanding friendship relationships are supported by a high level commitment, and possibly influenced by a direct or indirect covenant or oath. Circumstances that are beyond the control of parties often arise in life; and without a serious commitment to the relationship, it is often easier for parties to admit the sense of treading the path that ease inconvenient restrictions. However, a favoured marriage is blessed by a sense of respect from one or both parties to the covenant relationship before God as sacred, mostly in the face of the temptation to adopt a self-centered, contract disposition. Likewise, a favoured parental brotherhood is of...

“He who loves transgression loves strife, And he who exalts his gate seeks destruction.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭17:19‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/pro.17.19.nkjv Strife among unbelievers is purposeful and intentional; but it is a strange phenomenon among believers with like-precious faith and mostly unintentional. Nevertheless, it's appearance leads to avoidable transgression of the law of God. Most times, all parties are presumptuously prepared to offer any sacrifice that can prevent the inconvenient tension in the fellowship. Unfortunately, everyone is comfortable with his natural posture without a due consideration of the sentiment of others. Meanwhile, the scripture teaches preference in honour for others above one's personal consideration. While this admonition is mostly easier to preach than practice, it is the hallmark of the sense of community, rather than competition, in every social relationship. Soberly, we all need the grace of God in order to daily die to a subtle prefer...

“ The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, But the LORD tests the hearts.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭17:3‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/pro.17.3.nkjv Except for the mimicking of precious vessels, jars of clay have no business near the heat of the furnace. Nowadays, a measure of heat is coveted for the melting of some chemical compounds; and possibly for a good bonding of different sand and clay towards the making of the likes of precious vessels. But ideally, the heat of the furnace is the natural delight of silver and gold. The melting experiments are designed, not for a pretentious bonding, but for the removal of unwanted impurities. Likewise, the desires of vessels of honour is the removal of impurities, like pride and pretense, from the hearts. Have you ever wondered about the expediency of the heat of misfortunes in life? Furnace not funny, but the LORD tests the hearts through His expedient experiments.

“It is an abomination for kings to commit wickedness, For a throne is established by righteousness.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:12‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ http://bible.com/114/pro.16.12.nkjv If Rehoboam, the son of the writer of this proverb, had kept the word of wisdom, his throne would have been established. But sincerely, it naturally appears that respects in governance is easy with tight-fist and stern dispositions, where people in position of authority rule with high-handedness. Notwithstanding, a change in the orientation to unruly behaviour, in the family, any organization and the society at large, requires discipline and consistent enforcement of standards, in order to build a respectable institution. However, an unfriendly disposition in leadership, outside the motive towards fighting corruption and indiscipline, is called wickedness - a serious abomination in the sight of God. Although some sort of compliance may be temporarily achieved by any form of unpopular enforcement, it is always unable to b...