Thoughts From Proverbs 25

Proverbs 25: 6-7

⁶ Do not put yourself forward in the king's presence or stand in the place of the great,
⁷ for it is better to be told, “Come up here,” than to be put lower in the presence of a noble.

Pride is a commodity that no one can afford. One of the results of pride is self-promotion. The writer in the verses above examines this.

A.    Self-promotion has danger attached.

B.     Promotion is available where talent is recognized.

C.     Demotion is more likely after self-promotion.

D.    Demotion is far more embarrassing after self-promotion.

Two applications we can make:

1. Pride is subject to make mistakes when self-evaluations are required.

2. Others who make evaluations are not subject to the same mistakes.

Proverbs 25:11

¹¹ A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.

There is a right time and a right way to complement or to reprove. Good words have both beauty and value when spoken with affection.

Proverbs 25:22

²² for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.

You may have wondered at times about this verse as I have. It is an illustration of a good deed done to one’s neighbor. Feed him, give him water, and give a fire starter thus showing yourself a good neighbor and the Lord will reward you.