Proverbs Chapter 18 (NLT)

Scripture Reading (0:00–2:36):

A full reading of Proverbs chapter 18 from the New Living Translation.

Reflection Question (2:37–5:32):

Key Scriptures — Proverbs 18:19 and 18:24

“An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars.”

“There are ‘friends’ who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother.”

Question:

God, are the relationships shaping my life drawing me closer to wisdom and faithfulness, or quietly pulling me away from the person you are forming me to be?

Prayer (5:33–7:08)

From the Book of Common Prayer — A Prayer of Self-Dedication:

“Almighty and eternal God, so draw our hearts near to you, so guide our minds, so fill our imaginations, so control our wills, that we may be wholly yours, utterly dedicated to you. Then use us, we pray, as you will, and always to your glory and the welfare of your people; through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.”

Outro (7:09–7:37):

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