This set of proverbs emphasizes the importance of loving knowledge and accepting correction as signs of wisdom. These inspired words of God underscore that righteousness in thought, word, and deed aligns with God's will and leads to life and peace. The passage highlights that the words of the righteous are life-giving and that their work is fruitful, reflecting a heart attuned to God's ways. The wicked, however, are trapped by their deceit and falsehood, which leads to ruin.
The Rev. Jesse Baker, pastor of Family of Christ Lutheran Church in Houlton, WI, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Proverbs 12:1-14.
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