Proverbs 15 -- Nine Relationship Proverbs from God

The sidebar in my Bible mentioned nine proverbs in this chapter that deal directly with our personal relationship with God.  I searched them out.

 

Verse 3 says, “The Lord’s eyes see everything; He watches both evil and good people.”

 

Verse 8:  “The Lord hates the sacrifices that the wicked offer, but He likes the prayers of honest people.”

 

Verse 9:  “The Lord hates what evil people do, but He loves those who do what is right.”

 

Verse 11:  “The Lord knows what is happening in the world of the dead, so He surely knows the thoughts of the living.”

 

Verse 16:  “It is better to be poor and respect the Lord than to be wealthy and have much trouble.”

 

Verse 25:  “The Lord will tear down the proud person’s house, but He will protect the widow’s property.”

 

Verse 26:  “The Lord hates evil thoughts but is pleased with kind words.”

 

Verse 29:  “The Lord does not listen to the wicked, but He hears the prayers of those who do right.”

 

Verse 33:  “Respect for the Lord will teach you wisdom.  If you want to be honored, you must be humble.”

 

That same sidebar encouraged us to improve our relationship with God by taking those proverbs to heart.

 

Father, I know that You see everything that I do, both in obeying You and when I disobey.  If I come to You unrepentant, I can’t expect You to honor my requests.  Obedience is what You require, both in my actions and even in my thoughts.  If I fail to respect You and obey You, I do so at my own peril, for You desire the best for me.  Help me to be humble before You and quickly confess to You when I fail, for I do not want my relationship with you to suffer.

 

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford