Proverbs 15:1-10
Q.1. Why should we watch how we speak? What should we remember before we speak? – (Prov.15:1-4)
Much damage can be done by the careless use of the tongue – A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up trouble (Prov.15:1). Words can also bless and – the tongue of the wise man makes knowledge beneficial … (Prov.15:2). Words can heal or crush (Prov.15:4). Most importantly, Solomon reminded us that – the eyes of the Lord are in every place watching the evil and the good (Prov.15:3) Jesus reinforced this truth and warned – every careless word that people speak, they shall give an account for it in the day of judgment (Mt.12:36).
Q.2. How does the reward of the wise compare with the wicked? Does God regard all sacrifices, prayer, and conduct the same? – (Prov.15:5-10)
God has placed people in authority over us, in order to benefit us (Prov.15:5). Solomon observed – Great wealth is in the house of the righteous, but trouble is in the income of the wicked (Prov.15:6 & 10). God makes a distinction between the righteous and the wicked – the sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but the prayer of the upright is His delight (Prov.15:8). God does not accept the sacrifices and prayers of the wicked because – the way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord, but He loves one who pursues righteousness (Prov.15:9).