Prayer and Proverbs - Day 31 of 31

Read Proverbs 31.

“What are you doing, my son?” (Proverbs 31:2a ESV)

This question was asked by King Lemuel's wise mother. Verses 3 through 9 then explore the king's sinful activity followed by instruction on how a godly king should live his life. 

What if this question was asked of you?

What are you doing, [fill in your name]?”

What sinful activity is God calling you not to be tempted by? 

In what ways is God calling you to live your life for Jesus

—to love Him and to love others?

In your response to these questions, prayerfully consider these marks of a Christian as Paul taught the Romans:

“Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, 'Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.' To the contrary, 'if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.' Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.” (Romans 12:9-21 ESV)

In wrapping up this 31-day journey through Proverbs, I share Paul's words found in the end of his letter to the Ephesians:

“Peace be with you, dear brothers and sisters, and may God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you love with faithfulness. May God’s grace be eternally upon all who love our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Ephesians 6:23-24 NLT) AMEN!