What are the bible proverbs about hard work? Find out in this article with commentary on each verse.
Introduction
Humanity is on a quest for life. They want to know the meaning of life and their purpose on earth. Does every person have some kind of special destiny that needs to be unlocked? Who holds the keys with all the answers to life? Does life begin and end on planet earth? There are so many questions about life that boggle the human species, genius, intelligent or neither of those. We all want to know why we are here and what our quest is.Â
5 Bible proverbs about life
Proverbs 8:35
For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
This proverb is about the quest to find wisdom. Those who find wisdom will have an abundant life. They shall have a good, delightful life. If you seek wisdom and find it, you will be blessed. The ‌wisdom that Proverbs 8:35 is talking about is the wisdom of God. The wise seek God and His way of life. We can only find life in God. Eternal life is only found in Jesus. Those who find wisdom find the fountain of life, which is Jesus Christ.
Proverbs 10:17
He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.
A person who follows instruction is wise and, because of that wisdom, he is on the right path. To accept correction is humbling oneself and also learning from those who are correcting you. Most people who correct you have life experience. Listening to them and following their instructions means you will avoid unnecessary hurdles in life. Life is not perfect, but it is better when we follow instructions and learn from correction.
God is the one who gives genuine instructions and corrections that are good for humanity. Strong’s Concordance likens life to fresh and raw. Raw refers to a natural state, unprocessed or undiluted. Listening to God’s instructions and wise men on earth will lead you to a good life.
Proverbs 13:3
He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction.
This is probably one of the best proverbs about speech. It is very important to be able to control your tongue and sift through the words you say. James 3:6 warns about how dangerous the tongue is. Small as it is, it can stir up problems in a man’s life. Controlling one’s speech is likened to keeping one’s life. The tongue causes a person to gossip, lie, and curse. All these things can never have a good ending. The tongue can be an instrument of evil. If a person wants a good life without problems or troubles, they should watch what they say. The secret to a peaceful life lies in controlling what you say.
Proverbs 16:3
Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.
Trust the Lord with all your possessions, transactions, job or business and He will make sure you prosper. This means that believers should trust God with all that they have. This covers the wholesomeness of a human being. It means to trust God with your spiritual and physical wellbeing. God wants to be involved in all aspects of our lives.
This proverb is about putting God in charge of our lives. Giving our plans to God in prayer allows Him to align us with His will for our lives. His plans become our plans, leading to the manifestation of His will as it is in Heaven on earth. As Christians, we should totally surrender our lives to God. Let God lead us and we follow Him. That way, we will be in alignment with His purpose for our lives.
Proverbs 27:1
Boast not thyself of to morrow; for thou knowest not what a day may bring forth.
The next day is not assured. It is foolishness to boast about it. Only God knows what will happen tomorrow. We cannot brag about what we will do in the future. Proverbs 27:1 is not forbidding people from making plans or preparing for the future. By all means, invest and save money for the future and make wealth for the next generations. What is being warned of is excessive pride, the pride that destroys a person.
Instead of trusting God with the future, the person in the proverb is boastful about a future that he has no control of. Life is in the hands of God. He is the one who sees all and beyond the grave.
Pride comes before a fall (Proverbs 16:18). Boasting about the future is pride, and that exhibits overconfidence. For one to have a good life, humility before God is the best way to succeed.
Conclusion
The book of proverbs is full of life lessons. If you want a good life, seek wisdom. Wisdom comes from God, so seek for God and you will find life in its abundance. Humility is essential for a good life. A humble person listens to instruction and correction. That is one of the secrets to a good life. Having self-control, and being able to control your tongue can be life-preserving. You will avoid unnecessary trouble if you have self-control. Above all, in life, give your plans over to God and you will live a prosperous, blessed life.Â
