Helpful Proverbs

     I have found that if Scripture speaks for or against a character trait it makes it that much easier to determine a person's character by comparing their behavior to what Scripture says.  By using the Proverbs below, you can decide for yourself if a man will make a fine husband or otherwise.  Naturally, these Proverbs can be used to determine if someone will or will not make a good friend too.
     **All Scriptures are taken from the New International Version unless otherwise noted.

Character trait:

  • Always talking? Chatterbox?
    "When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise."  Proverbs 10:19
  • Talks trash?
    "He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for a friend."  Proverbs 22:11
  • Makes big plans but never carries through? Has unrealistic goals?
    "He who works his land will have abundant food, but he who chases fantasies lacks judgment."  Proverbs 12:11
  • Can't take advice?
    "The way of a fool seems right to him, but a wise man listens to advice."  Proverbs 12:15
  • Easily angered or annoyed? Unforgiving?
    "A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult."  Proverbs 12:16
  • Quick-tempered? Always looking for a fight?
    "A quick-tempered man does foolish things, and a crafty man is hated."  Proverbs 14:17
  • Snobby? Bigoted?
    "He who despises his neighbor sins, but blessed is he who is kind to the needy."  Proverbs 14:21
  • Arrogant?
    "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall."  Proverbs 16:18
  • Greedy? Will do anything for money?
    "A greedy man brings trouble to his family, but he who hates bribes will live."  Proverbs 15:27
  • Likes to get drunk or use drugs?
    "Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise."  Proverbs 20:1
  • Overly concerned with his own pleasure?
    "He who loves pleasure will become poor; whoever loves wine and oil will never be rich."  Proverbs 20:17
  • Is disrespectful toward his parents?
    "If a man curses his father or mother, his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness."  Proverbs 20:20
  • Thinks it's "cool" to have a bad reputation?
    "A good name is more desireable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold."  Proverbs 22:1
  • Doesn't honor God Almighty?
    "The fear of the Lord adds length to life, but the years of the wicked are cut short."  Proverbs 22:1

    These are just a few of many Proverbs that can help you determine a person's character, even your own. Are you presenting yourself as a Christian woman to everyone you meet? If you're not, you may be attracting the wrong kind of people and your chances of becoming unequally yoked are increased. If your beliefs are important to you, I cannot encourage you strongly enough to live them! Honorable men will see your light and love you for it!

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