October 31

<p><a href= "http://traffic.libsyn.com/thehighroadshow/3057S1031.mp3" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Download</a></p> <!-- END 1288 Download Link --> <p>Proverbs 17-20 We are in the Wisdom Stream reading from the Common English Bible. 7streamsmethod.com | @7StreamsMethod | @serenatravis | #7Streams | <a href= "https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=YPPA8XGTQ2YHU">Donate</a></p> <!--more--> <p>Commentary by Dr. Drake Travis</p> <blockquote> <div>Lord God we thank you that you have made wisdom so accessible to us.  Amen.</div> </blockquote> <div>Here are the highlights of more sage advice from Solomon:</div> <p>17 - enjoy dining with your loved ones and be happy with your portion. Don't forget how happy you <em>already</em> are.  Watch your mouth - it steers more than we think.  God sees what is in our hearts. We may hide our intentions from others - though God knows.  Seek to have a gracious and merciful heart. Avoid being argumentative. Remain friendly even if it's painful. Do not co-sign for a loan. A joyful heart brings healing. Wicked thinking/bribery/twisted justice are all linked. Find wisdom; it's right in front of us. Don't embitter family. Keep quiet, calm, and be listening.</p> <div>18 - selfishness+bickering -plus- all talk+no listening=idiocy!  The wicked/contempt/shame/insults/favoritism/denied justice/accusations/gossip/laziness/thuggery - is also all linked.  The LORD's Name is a greater shield than riches. Pride brings disaster. Humility brings respect. Listen. Seek knowledge and understanding. Hear each-side before you dee-cide.  You <em>can</em> be paid for good advice. Be thankful for your wife - God sent her to you (v.v.).</div> <div>19 - Keep your 'walk' innocent. Watch your desires and do not rush in... Cut folly and work <u>with</u> God.  Treasure friends, don't lie. The poor get "kicked to the curb" even by relatives (just sayin'). Choose insight over expressing anger.  Do not traumatize your family. Laziness, snoozing, duffing, hunger <--all this happens to t