Daily Wisdom: Proverbs 16:32

Friday, May 11, 1956

Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.
— Proverbs 16:32

More Daily Wisdom

"So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature."
— Galatians 5:16 —
"Truthful lips endure forever, but a lying tongue lasts only a moment."
— Proverbs 12:19 —
"Anyone who claims to be in the light but hates his brother is still in the darkness."
— 1 John 2:9 —
"Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and..."
— James 1:23-25 —

Comments

Archived Facebook Comments

Other Devotionals from Heartlight for Friday, May 11, 1956

God's Holy Fire
A daily devotional about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
'The Last Days Are Now' (Ac. 2:17)
"[Peter, on Pentecost, quoting from Joel 2:] "In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your..."
Praying with Paul
Features the apostle Paul's writings turned into daily, powerful prayers.
'The Mystery Disclosed' (1 Co. 15:51-57)
"Dear Father, keeper of every promise, Thank you for disclosing to us the mystery of what is to come! Keep us looking forward to that moment when we....."
Quotemeal
A daily dose of Christian quotes to inspire and encourage.
Quote by Mary Slessor:
"Christ sent me to preach the gospel and he will look after the results."
Morning & Evening
The classic twice-daily devotional from Charles H. Spurgeon.
Morning Thought: Matthew 28:20
"It is well there is One who is ever the same, and who is ever with us. It is well there is one stable rock amidst the billows of the sea of life. O my..."

Illustration

Illustration of Proverbs 16:32 — Better a patient man than a warrior, a man who controls his temper than one who takes a city.

About This Devotional

Daily Wisdom is a free daily devotional for Christians featuring wise counsel found in Scripture.

More Daily Wisdom