Where no oxen are, the crib is clean: but much increase is by the strength of the ox.
(Pro 14:4)
Seth has been leading us through a study of the book of Proverbs for our family worship time each evening since the fall. He is using Kevin Swanson's excellent study guide
I remember when Tayte was just a little guy and every day Seth would sit down with him and they would read and talk about a chapter in Proverbs. For years we use to read a chapter of Proverbs everyday as part of our schooling. What fond sweet memories that book has in our family; not to mention the wisdom it contains!!! Oh dear I digressed there . . . so very many memories. :-)
Well over the years we have laughed, meditated, clung to, and lived by the above verse.
Proverbs 14:4
I am sure any mother or father can find application. lol
I thought something that Mr. Swanson said was quite profound. From Part 84 page 188 Book 1
"God is good. He does really well with big messes, but He doesn't do as much with those who are so neatly put together. What really matters in your life are the risks you take for God, the sacrifices, the heart molding, and the willingness to uncover the mess and remove the layers of hypocrisy and white-coated plaster. If you try risking your furniture, your relationships, and your otherwise neat life for Jesus, and bring the whole mess to the cross, you will find great blessing indeed."
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