Thomas Watson – 1686
“If Christ appears for us in heaven, then we must appear for Him upon earth. Christ is not ashamed to carry our names on His breast, and shall we be ashamed of His truth? Does He plead our cause, and shall we not stand up in His cause? What a might argument is this to stand up for the honor of Christ in times of apostasy! Christ is interceding for us. Does He present our names in heaven, and shall not we profess His name on earth?” – Body of Divinity, pg 185
January: A Proverb a Day – Keeps Stupidity at Bay
Pro 12:1 Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, But he who hates reproof is stupid.
Pro 12:2 A good man will obtain favor from the LORD, But He will condemn a man who devises evil.
Pro 12:3 A man will not be established by wickedness, But the root of the righteous will not be moved.
Pro 12:4 An excellent wife is the crown of her husband, But she who shames {him} is like rottenness in his bones.
Pro 12:5 The thoughts of the righteous are just, {But} the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.
Pro 12:6 The words of the wicked lie in wait for blood, But the mouth of the upright will deliver them.
Pro 12:7 The wicked are overthrown and are no more, But the house of the righteous will stand.
Pro 12:8 A man will be praised according to his insight, But one of perverse mind will be despised.
Pro 12:9 Better is he who is lightly esteemed and has a servant Than he who honors himself and lacks bread.
Pro 12:10 A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But {even} the compassion of the wicked is cruel.
Pro 12:11 He who tills his land will have plenty of bread, But he who pursues worthless {things} lacks sense.
Pro 12:12 The wicked man desires the booty of evil men, But the root of the righteous yields {fruit.}
Pro 12:13 An evil man is ensnared by the transgression of his lips, But the righteous will escape from trouble.
Pro 12:14 A man will be satisfied with good by the fruit of his words, And the deeds of a man’s hands will return to him.
Pro 12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, But a wise man is he who listens to counsel.
Pro 12:16 A fool’s anger is known at once, But a prudent man conceals dishonor.
Pro 12:17 He who speaks truth tells what is right, But a false witness, deceit.
Pro 12:18 There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, But the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Pro 12:19 Truthful lips will be established forever, But a lying tongue is only for a moment.
Pro 12:20 Deceit is in the heart of those who devise evil, But counselors of peace have joy.
Pro 12:21 No harm befalls the righteous, But the wicked are filled with trouble.
Pro 12:22 Lying lips are an abomination to the LORD, But those who deal faithfully are His delight.
Pro 12:23 A prudent man conceals knowledge, But the heart of fools proclaims folly.
Pro 12:24 The hand of the diligent will rule, But the slack {hand} will be put to forced labor.
Pro 12:25 Anxiety in a man’s heart weighs it down, But a good word makes it glad.
Pro 12:26 The righteous is a guide to his neighbor, But the way of the wicked leads them astray.
Pro 12:27 A lazy man does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a man {is} diligence.
Pro 12:28 In the way of righteousness is life, And in {its} pathway there is no death.
