Good News

[Good News]

I know God exists from divine intervention. Jesus is Lord.

1)Sept 2003: I was down Pittsburgh, and I heard a voice that said,"Good
News". It confused me, but I felt compeled to come home to my old church.
2)When I arrive home and held my dads hands inside the Church(he is grounds
keeper, and just so happened to be there), and profess to him and God my
love, he went up and brought me down a Bible, The Good News Bible.
3)I have never heard of this Bible before in my life, the "Good News" I was
spoken to is manifested in physical form.

I don't claim to be a prophet,but I fully know God exists as explained in
the bible.  If you read the bible, you'll find truth.  


If you still have time to read, I broke the book of Proverbs down into an
outline format.  Its good to get a lot of information fast, but I still
suggest you read the bible in full.

God is pleased when you live:
* Intelligently
* Honest
* Just-morally right. 
* Fair
* Righteous
* Loyally
* Faithfully
* Be mature
* Truthful
* Loving
* Good and resist sin-Innocent
* Modest
* Kind
* Generous
* Helping of others
* Humble

Proverbs give reasons why you want to be these things, but its simpler just
to be 
them and not worry about why.
 
Hard work is praised, but its the Lord's blessing that allows you wealth.

Sensible people accept good advice.
Good man's words are a fountain of life.
Don't speak scornfully of others.
The more you talk, the more likely you'll sin, so try to keep quiet.
Remain calm, and think things through before speaking or acting.
A gentle answer quiets anger, but a harsh one stirs it up.
Good people think before they answer.  Evil people have a quick reply, but
it causes trouble.
A wise, mature person is known for his understanding.  The more pleasant
his words, the more persuasive he is.
The start of an argument is like the first break in a dam; stop it before
it goes any further.
Give a silly answer to a silly question, and the one who asked it will
realize that he's not as smart as he thinks.
 

Get all the advice you can, and you will succeed; without it you will
fail.15:22

Educated and wise person can understand the hidden meanings of proverbs.
*To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the Lord.
*stay away from people that steal/kill for loot 1:15-1:19,2:12
*Keep company wise the wise and you will become wise.  If you make friends
with stupid people, you will be ruined. 13:20
 
*Wisdom promises security 1-33
*Wisdom promises a long life 3-2
*Wisdom promises wealth and honor 3:16
*Wisdom can help you lead a pleasant and safe life

*Seek wisdom and learn about God.
*Don't become arrogant and think you're wiser than you are.
 3:34-God has no use for conceited people, but shows favor to those who are
humble.
*The Lord provides help and protection for righteous, honest men.
*The Lord protects those who treat others fairly.
*The Lord guards those who are devoted to him
*The Lord is pleased with a man who finds wisdom.
*Trust in the Lord with all your heart over what you think you know
*Remember the Lord always.
*Resist immoral women, especially ones who want to cheat on their
husband(repeated theme)
 
*Whenever you can: do good to people
*Don't argue with someone who has done you no harm
*Get insight after wisdom4-7 Inssight: The capacity to discern the true
nature of a situation; penetration.
*The Lord hates a proud look 6:16
*The Lord also hates a man who stirs up trouble among friends
*Learn to smile and display happiness to others when happy.
-It helps spread the Gospel:
*Smiling faces make you happy, and good news makes you feel better.15:30
 
*Your reward depends on what you say and what you do; you will get what you
deserve.
*Smart people ignore insults.
*Be careful what you say and protect your life.  A careless talker destroys
himself.

Interesting Proverbs:
15:3 The Lord sees what happens everywhere; he is watching us, whether we
do good or evil.
15:29 When good people pray, the Lord listens, but he ignores those who are
evil.
16:3 Ask the Lord to bless your plans, and you will be successful in
carrying them out.
17:3 Gold and silver are tested by fire, and a person's heart is tested by
the Lord.
16:9 You may make your plans, but God directs your actions.
16:4 Everything the Lord has made has its destiny; and the destiny of the
wicked is destruction.
20:24 The LORD has determined our path; how then can anyone understand the
direction his own life is taking?
 
11:11 A city becomes great when righteous men give it their blessing; but a
city is brought to ruin by the words of the wicked.
11:14 A nation will fall if it has no guidance.  Many advisers mean
security.
14:28 A king's greatness depends on how many people he rules; without them
he is nothing.
14:34 Righteousness makes a nation great; sin is a disgrace to any nation.
21-1 The LORD controls the mind of a king as easily as he directs the
course of a stream.
4:23 Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.

12:9 It is better to be an ordinary man working for a living than to play
the part of a great man but go hungry.
12:25 Worry can rob you of happiness, but kind words will cheer you up.
13:17 Unreliable messengers cause trouble, but those who can be trusted
bring peace.
13:23 Unused fields could yield plenty of food for the poor, but unjust men
keep them from being farmed.
14:4 Without any oxen to pull the plow your barn will be empty, but with
them it will be full of grain. -Have tools for the job
16:25,14:12 What you think is the right road may lead to death.
14:21 If you want to be happy, be kind to the poor; it is a sin to despise
anyone.

14:30 Peace of mind makes the body healthy, but jealousy is like a cancer.
-Help people see they don't need to be jealous.
16:26 A laborer's appetite makes him work harder, because he wants to
satisfy his hunger- biblical explaination for capitalism
16:30 Watch out for people who grin and wink at you; they have thought of
something evil.
16:32 It is better to be patient than powerful.  It is better to win
control over yourself than whole cities.
16:33 Men cast lots to learn God's will, but God himself determines the
answer.
17:2 A shrewd servant will gain authority over a master's worthless son and
recieve a part of the inheritance.
17:4 Evil people listen to evil ideas, and liars listen to lies.
17:5 If you make fun of poor people, you insult the God who made them.  You
will be punished if you take pleasure in somoene's misfortune.
17:12 It is better to meet a mother bear robbed of her cubs than to meet
some fool busy with a stupid projet.
17:23 Corrupt judges accept secret bribes, and then justice is not done.
18:16 Do you want to meet an important person?  Take him a gift and it will
be easy.
18:18 If two powerful men are opposing each other in court, casting lots
can settle the issue.
18:20 You will have to live with the consequences of everything you say.
18:22 Find a wife abd tiy fubd a fiid rgubf; it shows that the Lord is good
to you.
20:5 A person's thoughts are like water in a deep well, but someone with
insight can draw thm out.
21-22 A shrewd general can take a city defended by strong men, and destroy
the walls they relied on.
 
27:8 A man away from home is like a bird away from its nest.