QT Proverbs 3:7-12

Proverbs 3:7 Do not be wise in your own eyes;
fear the LORD and shun evil.

8 This will bring health to your body
and nourishment to your bones.

So, do not look for the answers by yourself. Give the issue to God and He will be the one to take care of it. It doesn't matter what it is.

9 Honor the LORD with your wealth,
with the firstfruits of all your crops;

10 then your barns will be filled to overflowing,
and your vats will brim over with new wine.

We've been learning about our "first fruits" this is a term we don't use much anymore. Our "firstfruits" are the earnings you get FIRST. So, wether it's money or time, we need to give it to God. If you give your firstfruits to God, He will return it twice-fold. So wether you are giving money to church, or helping your neighbor fix something in their house... make sure it's as soon as you have time to do these things and not as an afterthought.


11 My son, do not despise the LORD's discipline,
and do not resent his rebuke,

12 because the LORD disciplines those he loves,
as a father the son he delights in. [b]

God will discipline us as He sees fit. We need to accept this. We have to discipline our children or they would get out of hand. He must discipline us to correct us when we make mistakes. He does this to help us focus on Him and learn about Him.