SERMON SEGMENT: "Shed Clear Light of Christ About Football & Its Fans"
Key Texts: Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, Colossians 3:23, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Galatians 5:16-17, Hebrews 12:1-2

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INTRO
Church, the Lord is speaking to us in this last age. Hebrews 1:2
We must be careful what we pattern our lives after. Because our sanctification is delicate. 1 Thessalonians 4:3 — “For this is the will of God, your sanctification.”

Tonight let’s talk about football and its fans — not to condemn people, but to shed the clear light of Christ on it.
Ephesians 5:13 — “But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible.”

1. THE WARNING: DON'T BE PATTERNED BY THE WORLD
Romans 12:2 — “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Football itself is just a game. But the spirit around football and its fan culture often carries:
Pride - Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction”
Injustice - cheating, bribes, violence, curses on other teams
Flesh desires - gambling, drunkenness, lust, idolatry of players, spending hours that should be for God

1 John 2:15-16 — “Do not love the world or the things in the world... For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father.”

Warning to Christians and non-Christians:
If our mind, thoughts, and actions are shaped more by football rivalry than by the Spirit, we are being conformed, not transformed.
And “no one should think eternal life inheritance in an unclean life.”
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 — “neither the sexually immoral... nor thieves... will inherit the kingdom of God.”
Galatians 5:21 — “those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”

Our sanctification needs the shield of the Spirit and guidance, or it gets corrupted and compromised. Ephesians 6:16

2. THE BALANCE: DISCIPLINE FROM THE BIBLE, NOT FROM THE WORLD
Some will say: “But Paul used sports!” Yes.

1 Corinthians 9:24-25 — “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.”

Paul is not telling us to go play football. He’s using the discipline of athletes to teach us spiritual discipline:
Focus. Training. Self-control. Running to win an imperishable crown.
Hebrews 12:1 — “let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus.”

The world trains the body for 90 minutes. We must train the spirit for eternity.

Colossians 3:23 — “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”
If you play football, play unto the Lord. With integrity. Without pride. Without cursing. Without idolatry.
If you are a fan, fan unto the Lord. With a renewed mind.

3. THE TEST: DOES IT HELP OR HINDER YOUR SALVATION?
We are to “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling” — Philippians 2:12
Not earn it. But keep it clean, not corrupted.

Ask yourself 3 questions before the game and after the game:
Does this make Jesus increase in me, or decrease? John 3:30
Does this renew my mind, or fill it with pride, hate, and flesh? Romans 12:2
Can I do this and still be pure and blameless before God? 1 Peter 1:15-16

If football causes you to miss prayer, to gossip, to gamble, to hate, to be drunk — then it has become an idol. 1 Corinthians 10:14 — “Flee from idolatry.”

4. APPLICATION: HOW TO ENGAGE WITH A RENEWED MIND
Awaken - See the spirit behind the culture. Don’t be blind. Proverbs 29:18
Renew - Let the Spirit transform your thoughts about competition, winning, and identity. Romans 12:2
Obey - If the Spirit says “turn it off, come pray,” obey. John 14:23
Purify - Guard your eyes, your mouth, your time. Psalm 119:9

CLOSING WORD
Brothers and sisters, football is not the enemy. The flesh is.

SERMON SEGMENT: "Shed Clear Light of Christ About Football & Its Fans"
Key Texts: Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, Colossians 3:23, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Galatians 5:16-17, Hebrews 12:1-2

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INTRO
Church, the Lord is speaking to us in this last age. Hebrews 1:2
We must be careful what we pattern our lives after. Because our sanctification is delicate. 1 Thessalonians 4:3 — “For this is the will of God, your sanctification.”

Tonight let’s talk about football and its fans — not to condemn people, but to shed the clear light of Christ on it.
Ephesians 5:13 — “But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible.”

1. THE WARNING: DON'T BE PATTERNED BY THE WORLD
Romans 12:2 — “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Football itself is just a game. But the spirit around football and its fan culture often carries:
Pride - Proverbs 16:18 “Pride goes before destruction”
Injustice - cheating, bribes, violence, curses on other teams
Flesh desires - gambling, drunkenness, lust, idolatry of players, spending hours that should be for God

1 John 2:15-16 — “Do not love the world or the things in the world... For all that is in the world—the desires of the flesh and the desires of the eyes and pride of life—is not from the Father.”

Warning to Christians and non-Christians:
If our mind, thoughts, and actions are shaped more by football rivalry than by the Spirit, we are being conformed, not transformed.
And “no one should think eternal life inheritance in an unclean life.”
1 Corinthians 6:9-10 — “neither the sexually immoral... nor thieves... will inherit the kingdom of God.”
Galatians 5:21 — “those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”

Our sanctification needs the shield of the Spirit and guidance, or it gets corrupted and compromised. Ephesians 6:16

2. THE BALANCE: DISCIPLINE FROM THE BIBLE, NOT FROM THE WORLD
Some will say: “But Paul used sports!” Yes.

1 Corinthians 9:24-25 — “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it. Every athlete exercises self-control in all things. They do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable.”

Paul is not telling us to go play football. He’s using the discipline of athletes to teach us spiritual discipline:
Focus. Training. Self-control. Running to win an imperishable crown.
Hebrews 12:1 — “let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus.”

The world trains the body for 90 minutes. We must train the spirit for eternity.

Colossians 3:23 — “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”
If you play football, play unto the Lord. With integrity. Without pride. Without cursing. Without idolatry.
If you are a fan, fan unto the Lord. With a renewed mind.

3. THE TEST: DOES IT HELP OR HINDER YOUR SALVATION?
We are to “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling” — Philippians 2:12
Not earn it. But keep it clean, not corrupted.

Ask yourself 3 questions before the game and after the game:
Does this make Jesus increase in me, or decrease? John 3:30
Does this renew my mind, or fill it with pride, hate, and flesh? Romans 12:2
Can I do this and still be pure and blameless before God? 1 Peter 1:15-16

If football causes you to miss prayer, to gossip, to gamble, to hate, to be drunk — then it has become an idol. 1 Corinthians 10:14 — “Flee from idolatry.”

4. APPLICATION: HOW TO ENGAGE WITH A RENEWED MIND
Awaken - See the spirit behind the culture. Don’t be blind. Proverbs 29:18
Renew - Let the Spirit transform your thoughts about competition, winning, and identity. Romans 12:2
Obey - If the Spirit says “turn it off, come pray,” obey. John 14:23
Purify - Guard your eyes, your mouth, your time. Psalm 119:9

CLOSING WORD
Brothers and sisters, football is not the enemy. The flesh is.

EL SHADDAI — GOD ALMIGHTY

There are moments when what stands before us feels too big, too difficult, or simply impossible. But what is impossible to us is never impossible to El Shaddai — God Almighty.

“I am God Almighty; walk before me and be blameless.” — Genesis 17:1

He is the God whose power has no limit.
He is our strength when we are weak.
He is our Provider when we cannot see the way.
He is our Refuge when the storm surrounds us.

Whatever you are carrying today, remember: God is greater. Greater than the mountain. Greater than the need. Greater than the fear. Greater than the battle.

You do not have to understand how He will make a way—you only need to know who He is.

He is El Shaddai.
The All-Powerful One.
And nothing is too hard for Him.

Prayer:
El Shaddai, when I face what feels impossible, remind me that Your power has no limits. Be my strength, my Provider, and my Refuge. Help me trust You even when I cannot see what You are doing. I place every need, every fear, and every impossible situation into Your mighty hands. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

#ElShaddai #GodAlmighty #TrustGod #FaithOverFear #RiseInGrace

Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the Lord appeared to him and said, “I am El-Shaddai—‘God Almighty.’ Serve me faithfully and live a blameless life.

🏿 GOD ALMIGHTY AS YOU'VE CALLED ME TO SERVE YOU FAITHFULLY AND LIVE A BLAMELESS LIFE, PLEASE HELP ME BECAUSE I CANNOT DO IT ON MY OWN, YOU SAID IN YOUR WORD THAT IT'S NOT BY POWER NOR BY MIGHT, BUT IT IS BY YOUR SPIRIT. I PRAY THESE THINGS IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH AMEN 🏿

SERMON TITLE: "YOU AND YOUR PEOPLE IN 144000,, THE DREAM I GOT: A CALL TO THE 144,000 MINDSET IN THE LAST DAYS"
Text: Job 33:14-15 + Heb 1:2 + Rev 14:1-5
Theme: God speaks in dreams, but THE SON speaks the final Word

INTRO: GOD STILL SPEAKS AT NIGHT
Job 33:14-15 _“For God speaks in one way, and in two, though man does not perceive it.
In a dream, in a vision of the night...”_

I Reagan l got a voice in a dream l received saying: “You and your people are in 144,000., a no by sight/ vision l didn't recognize it well and I woke up.
Why? Because God gives the dream Job 33:15, but THE SON gives the meaning Heb 1:2.

Heb 1:1-2 _“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets,
but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son...”_

In this last age, every dream must be measured by THE SON.

POINT 1: WHAT "144,000" MEANS FOR US TODAY
Rev 14:4-5 “It is these who follow the Lamb wherever he goes... In their mouth no lie was found, they are blameless.”

God is not just giving us a number. He’s giving us a CHARACTER.
To be "in 144,000" today means 4 things:

FOLLOW THE LAMB, NOT MEN - Rev 14:4
That "anointed prophet" wanted you to follow him. The Lamb says “Follow Me” John 10:27.
In this last age Heb 1:2, we obey THE SON only.

WASHED BY THE BLOOD - RED7 - Rev 7:14 “...they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.”
No purity, no calling. 1 Pet 1:16 “You shall be holy, for I am holy.”

NO LIE IN THE MOUTH - A TRUE WITNESS - Rev 14:5, Acts 26:16
This age is full of deception Matt 24:24. God is raising witnesses who speak truth.

SEALED WITH PEACE IN THE STORM - Rev 7:3, John 14:27
Judgment RED7 and death SKELETON are coming. But the sealed have peace.

POINT 2: WHY GOD GAVE THE DREAM - "SO THAT YOU OBEY AND DON'T GO INTO DESTRUCTION"
Job 33:17-18 _“That he may turn man aside from his deed and conceal pride from a man;
He keeps back his soul from the pit...”_

The purpose of the dream:
A WARNING - RED7, SKELETON. The age is ending. Don’t play with sin Rom 6:16.
A CALL - GREEN7. Come back to the Word Matt 4:4. Be fruitful John 15:5.
A CHOICE - Deut 30:19 “...therefore choose life”. Choose THE SON Heb 1:2.

God showed you the dream because He doesn’t want you and your people to perish 2 Pet 3:9.

POINT 3: HOW TO WALK IN THIS CALL TODAY
HEAR THE SON DAILY - Heb 1:2. Bible + Prayer. That’s your food.
REJECT FALSE CONFIRMATION - 1 John 4:1. Test every spirit. Peace is the proof Col 3:15, not titles.
LIVE AS FIRSTFRUITS - Rev 14:4. Set apart. Holy. Different.
BE A WITNESS - Acts 26:16. Tell others: “Repent, the Lamb is calling”.

ALTAR CALL / APPLICATION:
Church, the dream is not for pride. It’s for OBEDIENCE.
Rev 3:20 “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice...”

PRAYER:
Father, in Jesus' name. Seal Your people Rev 7:3.
Give us grace to follow THE LAMB Rev 14:4.
Keep us from destruction Job 33:18.
Make us GREEN7 - holy, fruitful, obedient in these last days Heb 1:2. Amen.

FINAL WORD FOR YOU REAGAN:
Brother& sisters the dream is TRUE Job 33:14-15.
But the meaning is: Follow THE SON Heb 1:2.

A divine message the son speaks to you of this last age to obey & don't perish through this dream l got me Reagan, Jesus' servant and a witness appointed by Jesus to testify to what l have seen him in visions l saw. Acts 26:16, not a celebrity.

Rev 14:1 “...the Lamb... and with him the 144,000 who had his name and his Father's name written on their foreheads.”
The mark is HIS NAME. Carry it well.

All glory to Jesus John 16:14

ATTENTION, YOU NATIONS ALL.. THE SON, SPEAKING TO SHERDERDS, & SHEEP.. through Red 7, vision in sky after vanished.

Door of grace is open! Will you Repent & obey to be pure.
Luke 13:3-5, rom6:16.

SERMON: "DO NOT GROW WEARY - HOLD FAST TO THE TRUTH"
Text: Galatians 6:9 “And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.”

1. THE WARNING TO SHEPHERDS AND THE CHURCH IN THE LAST AGE
Jeremiah 23:1 “Woe to the shepherds who destroy and scatter the sheep of my pasture!”
Ezekiel 34:2 “Woe to shepherds of Israel who feed themselves!”

In this last age, truth is under attack.
Leaders, pastors, elders — you have a choice:
Either you are ASKED to this truth John 17:17 “Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth”
Or you CHOICE EVIL DOING 2 Thess 2:10-12 “they refused to love the truth”

The church is not called to entertain, but to “preach the word; be ready in season and out of season” 2 Tim 4:2

If we don’t keep this truth steadfast, how will we have God’s reward?
Revelation 22:12 “Behold, I am coming soon, bringing my recompense with me, to repay each one for what he has done.”
2 John 1:8 “Watch yourselves, so that you may not lose what we have worked for, but may win a full reward.”

2. WHY WE GET WEARY
Galatians 6:9 — “let us not grow weary”
Why? Because:
World’s hardship John 16:33 “In the world you will have tribulation”
Persecution for godliness 2 Timothy 3:12 “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”
Spiritual warfare Eph 6:12

Look at the 144,000 in Revelation 14:1-5 — “These are the ones who follow the Lamb wherever he goes... No lie was found in their mouths; they are blameless.”
They were marked, tested, and did not defile themselves. That’s the standard for the last age.

3. WE DON’T STRIVE IN OUR EFFORT - WE STRIVE BY HIS GRACE
We cannot live pure by effort. It’s by Christ’s grace of righteousness given to us.
Titus 2:11-12 “For the grace of God has appeared... training us to renounce ungodliness”
Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved through faith.”

How did He give it?
THE ONLY SIGN — THE DEATH, BURIAL, RESURRECTION:

Matthew 12:40 “For just as Jonah was three days and three nights... so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.”
Luke 24:39 “See my hands and my feet, that it is I myself. Touch me” — He rose bodily!
1 Cor 15:3-4 “Christ died for our sins... was buried... was raised on the third day”

That same sign is for this evil generation.

4. THE WITNESS: RED7 IN THE SKY
As a witness of Jesus, appointed by Jesus. Acts 26:16, I testify: to Red 7 vision the son gave me to share you last age After the vision it vanished, I saw RED7 = in the sky. And also= sacrifice of Jesus, sin , &judgement.
The message is clear: “Without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness” Heb 9:22.
RED7 = THE BLOOD OF JESUS. That’s our only hope, our only righteousness, our only power to live pure. Hallelujah!

And how do we stay pure?

1 Timothy 4:5 “for it is made holy by the word of God and prayer.”
Ephesians 5:26-27 “that he might sanctify her, having cleansed her by the washing of water with the word, so that he might present the church to himself in splendor, without spot or wrinkle”

PRAYER + WORD = PURITY BEFORE GOD

5. THE CALL: DON’T GIVE UP
Shepherds, don’t feed yourself. Feed the sheep John 21:17
Church, don’t choose evil because it’s easier. Choose truth.
Saints, you may be tired. But “in due season we will reap” Gal 6:9

Hold fast. RED7 cleanses you. And the son showed me Green 7, The Spirit GREEN7 empowers you. And skeleton vision reminder all who dead bcos lack Christ. Christ promise life in thy spiritual dryness and won't be dead as skeleton vision. john14:6.

Revelation 3:11 “Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.”

CLOSING PRAYER:
Lord Jesus, wash us by Your Blood

Friday, 14th August, 2026

TITLE: "ARISE AND SHINE: LET YOUR LIGHT GLORIFY GOD"

ANCHOR SCRIPTURE(S)

Matthew 5:14–16 (KJV) "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Isaiah 60:1 (KJV) "Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee."

QUOTE TO REFLECT ON

"Do not hide the light God has placed in you; let your life point others to Christ."

DAY'S REFLECTION

Jesus declares in Matthew 5:14, "Ye are the light of the world." Light reveals what is hidden, provides direction, and dispels darkness. As believers, we are called to reflect the light of Christ through our character, words, choices, and good works.

A light is valuable only when it is visible. Jesus therefore says that a city on a hill cannot be hidden and that a lamp should not be placed under a bushel—a container that would cover its brightness. In practical life, hiding our faith may mean remaining silent when we should speak truth, refusing to help when we can, or living in a way that does not reflect Christ.

Jesus does not say that our light should shine so people will praise us. He gives the purpose clearly: "that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven." Our good works should direct people's attention beyond ourselves to God. Christian influence is most powerful when Christ receives the glory.

Isaiah 60:1 gives a similar command: "Arise, shine." To arise means to get up from discouragement, passivity, fear, or spiritual weakness. To shine means to reflect God's glory in the environment where He has placed us. The reason we can shine is that "thy light is come." Our light does not originate in ourselves; it comes from God.

Life will bring dark seasons—disappointment, uncertainty, rejection, pressure, and difficult circumstances. Yet darkness is precisely when light becomes most noticeable. You may not be able to change everything around you, but you can choose to remain a source of hope, kindness, truth, faith, and encouragement.

Today, do not hide what God has placed in you. Arise from discouragement. Shine through your conduct. Serve others with love. Speak words of faith. Let your life become a visible testimony of God's goodness.

When your light shines, people should not merely see you—they should see the glory of your Father.

MEDITATION SCRIPTURE(S)

Philippians 2:15 (KJV) "That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;"

Ephesians 5:8 (KJV) "For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light:"

LIFE LESSONS (IMPLICATIONS)

1. Believers are called to reflect Christ's light wherever they are.

2. Your good works should point people to God, not to personal glory.

3. Spiritual light becomes especially valuable during seasons of darkness.

4. We must arise from fear, discouragement, and passivity and walk boldly in God's purpose.

5. A consistent Christian life can influence others toward Christ.

EVERYDAY ACTION

Let Christ's light shine through your words, character, kindness, and good works today.

PRAYER

Heavenly Father, let Your light shine through my life. Help me arise above every discouragement and reflect Christ so that others may see Your glory. In Jesus' name, Amen.

DECLARATION

I am the light of the world through Christ. I arise, I shine, and I will not hide my faith. My life, words, and works will glorify my Father and point others to Jesus. Amen.

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PROVERB OF THE DAY

(Proverbs 13)

1. A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

2. A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth,
But the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence.

3. He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

4. The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing;
But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.

5. A righteous man hates lying,
But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.

6. Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless,
But wickedness overthrows the sinner.

7. There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing;
And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

8. The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,
But the poor does not hear rebuke.

9. The light of the righteous rejoices,
But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

10. By pride comes nothing but strife,
But with the well-advised is wisdom.

11. Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished,
But he who gathers by labor will increase.

12. Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

13. He who despises the word will be destroyed,
But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from the snares of death.

15. Good understanding gains favor,
But the way of the unfaithful is hard.

16. Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool lays open his folly.

17. A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
But a faithful ambassador brings
health.

18. Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction,
But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.

19. A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,
But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

20. He who walks with wise men will be wise,
But the companion of fools will be destroyed.

21. Evil pursues sinners,
But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.

22. A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.

23. Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor,
And for lack of justice there is waste.

24He who spares his rod hates his son,
But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.

25. The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul,
But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.

PROVERB OF THE DAY

(Proverbs 13)

1. A wise son heeds his father’s instruction,
But a scoffer does not listen to rebuke.

2. A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth,
But the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence.

3. He who guards his mouth preserves his life,
But he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

4. The soul of a lazy man desires, and has nothing;
But the soul of the diligent shall be made rich.

5. A righteous man hates lying,
But a wicked man is loathsome and comes to shame.

6. Righteousness guards him whose way is blameless,
But wickedness overthrows the sinner.

7. There is one who makes himself rich, yet has nothing;
And one who makes himself poor, yet has great riches.

8. The ransom of a man’s life is his riches,
But the poor does not hear rebuke.

9. The light of the righteous rejoices,
But the lamp of the wicked will be put out.

10. By pride comes nothing but strife,
But with the well-advised is wisdom.

11. Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished,
But he who gathers by labor will increase.

12. Hope deferred makes the heart sick,
But when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.

13. He who despises the word will be destroyed,
But he who fears the commandment will be rewarded.

14. The law of the wise is a fountain of life,
To turn one away from the snares of death.

15. Good understanding gains favor,
But the way of the unfaithful is hard.

16. Every prudent man acts with knowledge,
But a fool lays open his folly.

17. A wicked messenger falls into trouble,
But a faithful ambassador brings
health.

18. Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction,
But he who regards a rebuke will be honored.

19. A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul,
But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil.

20. He who walks with wise men will be wise,
But the companion of fools will be destroyed.

21. Evil pursues sinners,
But to the righteous, good shall be repaid.

22. A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children,
But the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the righteous.

23. Much food is in the fallow ground of the poor,
And for lack of justice there is waste.

24He who spares his rod hates his son,
But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.

25. The righteous eats to the satisfying of his soul,
But the stomach of the wicked shall be in want.

PROVERB OF THE DAY

(Proverbs 11)

1. Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD,
But a just weight is His delight.

2. When pride comes, then comes shame;
But with the humble is wisdom.

3. The integrity of the upright will guide them,
But the perversity of the unfaithful will destroy them.

4. Riches do not profit in the day of wrath,
But righteousness delivers from death.

5. The righteousness of the blameless will direct his way aright,
But the wicked will fall by his own wickedness.

6. The righteousness of the upright will deliver them,
But the unfaithful will be caught by their lust.

7. When a wicked man dies, his expectation will perish,
And the hope of the unjust perishes.

8. The righteous is delivered from trouble,
And it comes to the wicked instead.

9. The hypocrite with his mouth destroys his neighbor,
But through knowledge the righteous will be delivered.

10. When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices;
And when the wicked perish, there is jubilation.

11. By the blessing of the upright the city is exalted,
But it is overthrown by the mouth of the wicked.

12. He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor,
But a man of understanding holds his peace.

13. A talebearer reveals secrets,
But he who is of a faithful spirit conceals a matter.

14. Where there is no counsel, the people fall;
But in the multitude of counselors there is safety.

15. He who is surety for a stranger will suffer,
But one who hates being surety is secure.

16. A gracious woman retains honor,
But ruthless men retain riches.

17. The merciful man does good for his own soul,
But he who is cruel troubles his own flesh.

18. The wicked man does deceptive work,
But he who sows righteousness will have a sure reward.

19. As righteousness leads to life,
So he who pursues evil pursues it to his own death.

20. Those who are of a perverse heart are an abomination to the LORD,
But the blameless in their ways are His delight.

21. Though they join forces, the wicked will not go unpunished;
But the posterity of the righteous will be delivered.

22. As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout,
So is a lovely woman who lacks discretion.

23. The desire of the righteous is only good,
But the expectation of the wicked is wrath.

24. There is one who scatters, yet increases more;
And there is one who withholds more than is right,
But it leads to poverty.

25. The generous soul will be made rich,
And he who waters will also be watered himself.

26. The people will curse him who withholds grain,
But blessing will be on the head of him who sells it.

27. He who earnestly seeks good finds favor,
But trouble will come to him who seeks evil.

28. He who trusts in his riches will fall,
But the righteous will flourish like foliage.

29. He who troubles his own house will inherit the wind,
And the fool will be servant to the wise of heart.

30. The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life,
And he who wins souls is wise.

31. If the righteous will be recompensed on the earth,
How much more the ungodly and the sinner