A long time ago I started a practice of reading a chapter of the Book of Proverbs out of the Holy Bible every day. You see there are 31 chapters of Proverbs which nicely correspond to the approximate number of days in a month.
Proverbs 1:1-4 tells us what Proverbs is all about. It says that the Book of Proverbs is for attaining wisdom and discipline, it’s for understanding words of insight, for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just an fair; for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young.
That is a tall order for any book, and the Book of Proverbs delivers. So, ask yourself, “Do I want to have wisdom and discipline? If you do, read Proverbs. Do I want to understand words of insight? If you do read, Proverbs. Do I want a prudent life? If you do, read Proverbs. If that sounds like a broken record, it is, the message is simple, read Proverbs.
So, why not start today? Upon rising or before you lay your head down to sleep, consider reading a chapter of Proverbs that corresponds to the day of the month, you will be glad you did.
Blessing,
Carol
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2 comments:
My Pastor told us this! For the month of December (yeah now) each family (or individual) in the church is to read a chapter a day of the book of Proverbs. He says it's going to help us start 2010 in the right way; everyone on the same accord.
What a great idea for the church to implement. Thank you for sharing that with us.
Carol
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