THE HEART: “The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart.”

“THE PRECEPTS OF THE LORD ARE RIGHT, GIVING JOY TO THE HEART. THE COMMANDS OF THE LORD  ARE RADIANT, GIVING LIGHT TO THE EYES.” – Psalm 19:8

NOT FAR FROM OUR HOUSE: Sun, clouds and trees.

“‘YOU BELONG TO YOUR FATHER, THE DEVIL, AND YOU WANT TO CARRY OUT YOUR FATHER’S DESIRE.'” – John 8:44

ROSES: Watch out, a rose has a prickly stem.

“THE LAW OF THE LORD IS PERFECT, REVIVING THE SOUL. THE STATUTES OF THE LORD ARE TRUSTWORTHY, MAKING WISE THE SIMPLE.” – Psalm 19:7

Proverbs 14:15; Proverbs 22:3; 1 John 4:1

In Proverbs 14:15 and Proverbs 22:3 we are reading about simple people and prudent people.

OUR STEPS: We must watch them.

A.  SIMPLE PEOPLE: Proverbs 14:15 and Proverbs 22:3

This is what it says about simple people: It says about them that they believe everything. Simple people do not notice danger. They run straight into it and suffer.

B. PRUDENT PEOPLE Proverbs 14:15 and Proverbs 22:3

This is what it says about prudent people: It says about them that they are thinking about the steps they are taking. When prudent people see danger, they run for safety.

End:  1 John 4:1

We can ask ourselves now: Are we prudent or are we simple?

1 John 4:1 tells us about false prophets. We are told not to believe every spirit. We are told to test the spirits. The question is: Are they from God or are they not from God?

“WHEN A LAND FALLS INTO THE HAND OF THE WICKED, HE BLINDFOLD ITS JUDGES. IF IT IS NOT HE, THEN WHO IS IT?” – Job 9:24