Our lives are full of choices and those choices are influenced by our environment, our beliefs, and our convictions. Today’s passage hits a few great points but one of the common themes is learning to understand the influences around us and the consequences of our choices.

Proverbs 21:1-8 (NLT)

https://www.bible.com/bible/116/PRO.21.1-8.NLT

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I love how Proverbs covers wisdom from every angle, from relationships to business and leadership and on and on. Today’s passage has one of those awesome collections of verses that can seem random at first sight but in this case, many of the verses are focused on helping us to avoid conflict with God himself.

Proverbs 20:22-27 (NLT)

https://www.bible.com/bible/116/PRO.20.22-27.NLT

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Every decision we make affects the next decision we will make. So it's important to make good choices consistently. Today’s passage shows some connections between various decisions we have to make.

‭‭Proverbs 20:17-21 (NLT‬‬)

https://www.bible.com/bible/116/pro.20.17-21.NLT

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Whatever your position is on believers drinking, Proverbs consistently illustrates how alcohol can often be in opposition to wise living. When alcohol is abused, it often leads to behaviors that make life more challenging and cause us to violate the principles of righteous living.

Proverbs 20:1-6 (NLT)

https://www.bible.com/bible/116/PRO.20.1-6.NLT

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In the book of Proverbs we find wisdom concerning so many areas of life for everyone. This includes children. Today's passage is a message to share with our youth.

‭‭Proverbs 19:26-29 NLT‬‬

https://www.bible.com/bible/116/pro.19.26-29.NLT

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We all have someone in our lives that is quick to get heated. Today’s passage reminds us how even if we do try to save them from themselves, unless they deal with their temper, they will consistently find themselves in the same types of circumstances.

Proverbs 19:19-25 (NLT)

https://www.bible.com/bible/116/PRO.19.19-25.NLT

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Why are your friends, your friends? Are there people in your life that you call a friend or even consider a friend yet when times get tough, they are nowhere to be found? Today’s passage challenges us to consider who our real friends are and why the people around us want to spend time with us.

Proverbs 19:4-8 (NLT)

https://www.bible.com/bible/116/PRO.19.4-8.NLT

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Fools and foolish ways simply make life harder, but it doesn't have to be that way. Proverbs gives us examples after examples of how to live life to the fullest and how to avoid unnecessary troubles.

‭‭Proverbs 19:1-3 NLT

https://www.bible.com/bible/116/pro.19.1-3.NLT

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Words are so powerful. They express our thoughts, expose our hearts, and influence others. How and when we use our words can make a difference in our lives and those around us. Let's take a look at the power of words.

‭‭Proverbs 18:13-24 (NLT‬‬)

https://www.bible.com/bible/116/pro.18.13-24.NLT

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I love Proverbs and having studied it for more than the past two months, one of things that I miss is that there’s so much focus on wise choices and behaviors that there’s not as much focus on the nature and character of God. I love how today’s passage helps us to realize that in order to truly walk in wisdom and righteousness, we need to place our faith in the Lord.

Proverbs 18:10-12 (NLT)

https://www.bible.com/bible/116/PRO.18.10-12.NLT

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