Living As Light

Category: power from Proverbs

  • Wise of heart vs prating, babbling fools!

    Proverbs 10:8 ESV
    [8]  The wise of heart will receive commandments, but a babbling fool will come to ruin.

    https://bible.com/bible/59/pro.10.8.ESV

    Proverbs 10:8 NKJV
    [8] The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall.

    https://bible.com/bible/114/pro.10.8.NKJV

    Matthew 7:24-25 NKJV
    [24] “Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock: [25] and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.

    https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.7.24-25.NKJV

    Matthew 7:26-27 NKJV
    [26] “But everyone who hears these sayings of Mine, and does not do them, will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand: [27] and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it fell. And great was its fall.”

    https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.7.26-27.NKJV


    A “prating fool” is a person who talks excessively and foolishly, a babbler, lacking wisdom and substance in their speech, often leading to their own downfall.  The term comes from Proverbs 10:8, which contrasts the receptive, wise person with the “prating fool” who comes to ruin.

    Jesus contrasts those who hear and take heed to his teachings, with those who hear and do not take heed. Take heed means to listen intently and put it into practice.

    He compares both to a house; one built on a solid foundation, meaning the word and wisdom of God, which stands even in the most severe storms and winds. The other is built on sand, and has no depth, and when the storms and winds come, that house falls, because it was not built on a solid foundation.

    Taking heed to the word of God means listening intently, meditating, praying and humbly submitting to God’s authority, so that his will and plan may guide your life.

    The prating, babbling fool may hear God’s word, but they don’t take it seriously. Nor do they pray and meditate on scripture, and submitting to God’s will and authority is far from their thoughts and intentions. Instead, they busy themselves with foolish talk, guided by prideful hearts that are too full of themselves and the world.

    They can’t take heed to God’s word, because they’re not listening to His word. They might be going to church, reading their Bibles, but God’s word doesn’t take root and grow. They can’t hear his still small voice on the inside, because they’re too busy feeding on the wisdom and teachings of the world; false teachings, philosophy of the ages, self-help ideologies and other competing voices. Their minds are too cluttered to hear anything God is saying to them. They’re confused and in utter chaos. God is not the author of confusion, Satan is, with his lies, deception, manipulation and trickery. This leads to chaos and turmoil.

    God’s word; his commandments, principles, statutes, teachings, etc, bring truth, freedom and peace.

    The wise of heart will receive His commandments.
    To receive means to surrender my will for what He is saying; to take heed, put into practice. That’s true wisdom, acting upon what we know to be true and right. This is being a doer of the word and not just a hearer. (James 1:22-24)

    Babbling, prating fools will come to ruin. They have no depth. No roots. No solid foundation to stand on. When they fall, they fall hard, with nowhere to go. No hope, no peace, only ruin and destruction.

    But all is not lost, when the lost do fall. God is always there, ready to listen, heal and restore those who are broken and contrite in their heart.

    When the walls of pride and ego come down, and rebellion gives way to repentance and believing on the Lord Jesus.  Great sorrow causes one to turn from their rebellious, wicked ways, that’s when Jesus comes in and turns the prating, babbling fool into a wise man, truly seeking after His wisdom and understanding, to guide their lives.

    Then His word and His commandments will become like hidden treasures, stored in their heart, pushing away the foolish babble.

    This is where true wisdom, peace and happiness and understanding comes from. We need to be quiet for a bit and listen to what God is saying.

  • What happens when we take God at His word?

    Psalms 18:1-2 NLT
    [1] I love you, Lord; you are my strength. [2] The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.18.1-2.NLT

    Psalms 18:16-21 NLT
    [16] He reached down from heaven and rescued me; he drew me out of deep waters. [17] He rescued me from my powerful enemies, from those who hated me and were too strong for me. [18] They attacked me at a moment when I was in distress, but the Lord supported me. [19] He led me to a place of safety; he rescued me because he delights in me. [20] The Lord rewarded me for doing right; he restored me because of my innocence. [21] For I have kept the ways of the Lord; I have not turned from my God to follow evil.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.18.16-21.NLT

    David writes this Psalm in praise to God for delivering on His promise to save, rescue and restore all who put their faith and full trust in Him. We can’t see God with the naked eye, but we can know Him deep within our hearts, when our hearts become His home, His sanctuary.

    David was not a perfect or sinless man, but he knew where to turn in times of great distress, when the world around him was coming at him relentlessly and without mercy.

    Life can often seem that way; overwhelming and without an end in sight. It can seem like our enemies are coming at us from every side and angle. But the Lord God Almighty is there. Ready to defend, rescue, and restore, with all of heaven’s armies and resources at His disposal.

    Don’t make God’s way your last resort. Rather, seek Him and His kingdom and His righteousness first. When you put your life in his hands daily, He will hide you under the shadow of His wings. When the enemy launches his attacks, the full armor of God will protect you from the evil one, who wants to devour your soul, like a roaring lion, and rob you of your inner peace, happiness, and joy.

    Remember God in the victories, as well as in the times of defeat, when it seems like the enemy has gotten the best of you.

    The best of you doesn’t belong to the devil, but to the living God, who will save you, deliver you and restore your faith and trust, as you look to Him.

    David describes the mighty power and authority of God over you and your soul as a mighty fortress, who rends the heavens and comes down, like a mighty tempest to fight for and deliver us from evil. This is who God is and what He does for the one who puts their full trust in Him.

    When we take God at His word, He shows up in a powerful way, that will transcend our mind and our understanding.

    Trust in Him with all of your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. Acknowledge Him in all of your ways, and He will make your way and your paths straight. He will go ahead of you and make His footsteps your pathway.

  • The power of words

    Our words carry weight

    Proverbs 21:23 NKJV
    [23] Whoever guards his mouth and tongue Keeps his soul from troubles.

    https://bible.com/bible/114/pro.21.23.NKJV

    We can use our words wisely, with discretion and discernment, or speak idly, which is to talk, just to talk, with no purpose or anything productive or of value.

    Gossip can be a form of idle talk. Such people are often known as busy bodies, meddling in the affairs of others and not minding their own business. 

    God’s word instructs us to use our words with wisdom; godly wisdom. It’s better to use our words carefully instead of carelessly.

    A wise person will refrain from speaking, even biting their tongue as the Holy Spirit convicts and guides, instead of using their words foolishly.

    Often we speak off the top of our heads, out of our feelings and emotions. When someone says something spiteful or evil to, or against us. The natural tendency is to bite back with our own words of retaliation, to get even.

    Jesus tells us in the Gospels that we will be held accountable for every idle word we speak; that is, every word that comes out of our mouths that is meaningless, or spoken with malicious intent. Every time we speak falsely against someone, or tell stories that aren’t true, every word of gossip or slander, even to get even or retaliate against those who have transgressed against us with their tongue and words .

    Jesus instructs us to love our neighbor as ourselves, to practice the golden rule, which is to treat others the way we want to be treated, freely forgiving others for the things they say against us, which are often spoken out of anger or despair, or lack of understanding. Our words, and that of others, can and often are taken out of context .

    Godliness includes pursuing holiness and righteousness, and a part of that is learning when and when not to speak.

    Our words carry consequences; we will reap what we sow, good or bad. We can use our words wisely, watching the door of our mouths, or we can use them foolishly, blurting things out, without any thought as to who they will hurt or effect. But rest assured, every person will give an account to God on judgement day. If we’ve used our words to hurt others or treat them unfairly, God will hold us accountable.

    If, on the other hand, we’ve watched our words, especially when we’ve heard gossip or false witness against our neighbor, and have avoided joining in, even defending others against such idle chatter, or otherwise letting “talebearers” and gossips know what God’s word says about such things.

    Remembering that our words have power can keep us from speaking idly and use our words to glorify God, by lifting others up, strengthening and encouraging them. We can pray for and with others, which is a great way to use our words to bring life instead of death.

    Our words have power! If we would give thought to every word, before they slip off of our tongue, we would avoid unnecessarily offending others. But living that way requires a close knit relationship with the Living God, and allowing the power of His Word to transform us by the renewing of our minds. We need to be intentional about receiving the power of His word, so that we might learn to use our words more wisely.

    Proverbs 18:21 ESV
    [21]  Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love it will eat its fruits.

    https://bible.com/bible/59/pro.18.21.ESV

    Matthew 12:33-37 NKJV
    [33] “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or else make the tree bad and its fruit bad; for a tree is known by its fruit. [34] Brood of vipers! How can you, being evil, speak good things? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. [35] A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth good things, and an evil man out of the evil treasure brings forth evil things. [36] But I say to you that for every idle word men may speak, they will give account of it on the day of judgment. [37] For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”

    https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.12.33-37.NKJV

    Proverbs 4:23-27 NKJV
    [23] Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life. [24] Put away from you a deceitful mouth, And put perverse lips far from you. [25] Let your eyes look straight ahead, And your eyelids look right before you. [26] Ponder the path of your feet, And let all your ways be established. [27] Do not turn to the right or the left; Remove your foot from evil.

    https://bible.com/bible/114/pro.4.23-27.NKJV

    Proverbs 12:17-19 NKJV
    [17] He who speaks truth declares righteousness, But a false witness, deceit. [18] There is one who speaks like the piercings of a sword, But the tongue of the wise promotes health. [19] The truthful lip shall be established forever, But a lying tongue is but for a moment.

    https://bible.com/bible/114/pro.12.17-19.NKJV

  • The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord!

    Proverbs 20:27 NKJV
    [27] The spirit of a man is the lamp of the Lord, Searching all the inner depths of his heart.

    https://bible.com/bible/114/pro.20.27.NKJV

    1 Corinthians 2:11 ESV
    [11] For who knows a person’s thoughts except the spirit of that person, which is in him? So also no one comprehends the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God.

    https://bible.com/bible/59/1co.2.11.ESV

    What separates the animal population from humans is the fact that only man is created in the image of God. All animals, including mankind, have a soul, but only man has a spirit, which is our inner connection to our Creator.

    It is in our spirit that we are able to discern the voice of God and to communicate with Him, one on one, Mano e Mano. Animals aren’t able to do this. They simply survive and react out of instinct. Only man has an inner thought life and a conscience, with the ability and freewill to choose right or wrong, to do good vs evil.

    When God said, “let us make man in our image” He was putting within him that direct line of inner knowledge and communication. When Adam willfully chose to rebel against God and partake of the forbidden fruit, that “lamp of the Lord” became diminished in power and capacity.

    That inner light is the presence of God’s spirit within each of us, and when we choose wrong over right, evil over good, sin over righteousness, that light becomes darker and darker, causing spiritual blindness. When our inner lamp grows dim, we’re more vulnerable to sin and temptation.  We’re open prey for the enemy, whose influence can overtake us when that light of the Lord is weak.

    That’s why we are to walk in the Spirit. We cannot walk in the Spirit if we’re not filled with the Spirit. We cannot be filled with the Spirit while feeding our flesh, with its lusts and desires. We become like flashlights with weak batteries, not able to see our way before us as easily and straightforward. We stumble and get tripped up. We can, more easily, cave into the demands of our flesh.

    When we spend time in the scriptures daily, we’re recharging our spiritual batteries. With the full power of God’s living word (Hebrews 4:12) we are able to walk the right path that leads to life. The narrow gate that leads to life is found in this inner sanctuary; this dwelling place of the triune God; Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    Psalms 119:105 NLT
    [105] Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/psa.119.105.NLT

    God searches and knows me (Psalm 139). He knows my innermost thoughts and intentions. I can recognize His inner presence, surrender, and walk in His light, or walk in darkness, stumbling my way towards self-destruction..

    This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine!

    The light within me will shine, when I fully surrender to His presence and His will. what I see and take in with my eyes, affects my outlook on life. When God’s presence illuminates my soul and Spirit within me, my whole body will be filled with His light and I will see what is wrong, evil and not of God, and give into His power and authority and allow Him to guide my life and my daily path.

    Matthew 6:22-23 NLT
    [22]  “Your eye is like a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is filled with light. [23] But when your eye is unhealthy, your whole body is filled with darkness. And if the light you think you have is actually darkness, how deep that darkness is!

    https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.6.22-23.NLT

  • Deep Roots

    Wickedness and righteousness are often contrasted in the scriptures. In the book of Proverbs we see this as a major theme. In fact, the Word of God, being likened to a double-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12) is able to preserve the righteous, while cutting off the wicked.

    Psalms 92:12-13 NKJV
    [12] The righteous shall flourish like a palm tree, He shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. [13] Those who are planted in the house of the Lord Shall flourish in the courts of our God.

    https://bible.com/bible/114/psa.92.12-13.NKJV

    Palm trees have very deep roots that grow far into the earth, which is why they often remain in the midst of tropical storms and hurricanes. Even the strongest winds won’t bring them down.

    The godly, righteous ones will have these kinds of roots, planted deeply and grounded into the Kingdom of God. Then we will be like David and all of the saints, who are the righteous and godly people who have gone before us and live among us. Then we will be deeply rooted in God’s word and His love. Our love for God and one another will grow and flourish in the earth, leaving a lasting impression for the next generations that follow us.

    As we continue to love God and live the way he desires, we will move further and further away from the paths of wickedness, as we enter the narrow gate that leads to life. The path that leads to destruction, which many people find and walk on, will be far removed from those who seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness.

    Proverbs 12:3 ESV
    [3] No one is established by wickedness, but the root of the righteous will never be moved.

    https://bible.com/bible/59/pro.12.3.ESV

    Proverbs 12:3 NLT
    [3] Wickedness never brings stability, but the godly have deep roots.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/pro.12.3.NLT

    Proverbs 10:25 ESV
    [25] When the tempest passes, the wicked is no more, but the righteous is established forever.

    https://bible.com/bible/59/pro.10.25.ESV

    Ephesians 3:17-19 NKJV
    [17] that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, [18] may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height— [19] to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God.

    https://bible.com/bible/114/eph.3.17-19.NKJV

    Hebrews 4:12 NKJV
    [12] For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

    https://bible.com/bible/114/heb.4.12.NKJV

  • He who heeds the word wisely…

    Proverbs 16:20 NKJV
    [20] He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the Lord, happy is he.

    https://bible.com/bible/114/pro.16.20.NKJV

    Heeds: listens intently. He who listens to the word intently.

    I can listen to something without actually hearing it.. But to listen intently means that I’m ready, willing, and able to put what I’m hearing into practice (he who has ears to hear, let him hear).

    To heed the word wisely; with ears to hear, as given by the Holy Spirit, I’m able to truly hear what God is saying to me. When I read scripture, pray and meditate upon it, the living power of His word penetrates my heart and mind, and the written word becomes alive and active within me, and I am able to discern what I am to do with this message. (Hebrews 4:12)

    This is that still, small voice that we often hear about, but only personally experience on the inside when we’re willing to “heed the word wisely “

    When the Holy Spirit gives me ears to hear and a heart that is prepared to receive His word, then is where and when I’m truly enabled to trust in Him.

    When I am able to heed the word wisely and trust Him completely and fully, that is where true, inner happiness, peace and contentment comes from

    The beatitudes are the fruit or result of those who heed the word wisely and trust Him with all of their heart, mind, soul and strength.

    Happy is he who heeds the word wisely and trusts in Him. Truly, goodness and mercy will follow him all the days of his life and he will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

  • Proverbs 15

    A Proverb per day drives the enemy away and keeps him at bay!

    Wisdom comes to those who seek the Kingdom of God and His righteousness daily. This is their first priority every day, to put on the full armor of God, being filled with and walking in the Spirit. Then they will be equipped to follow the narrow path that leads to life.

    One tool to use and keep in your spiritual tool box is to read a Psalm and chapter of Proverbs per day. Not as a ritual or mere exercise for the sake of doing it, but reading and meditating through each chapter and verse, praying through it, with the eyes of your heart open to receive the spiritual truths that God wants to impart to you, through the living power of His word. Then the wisdom that flows through Proverbs will take on life inside of you, in your heart, transforming you by the renewing of your mind. When your heart and mind are prepared to walk in God’s kingdom, you will be at peace with yourself and others.

    When I come to the realization that God sees and hears everything I think, say and do, I can turn away from God in prideful lust or surrender to Him in humility, humbling myself in His sight, so that He can lift me up into places he has chosen, walking through doors he has opened to me. He guides the paths of those who seek Him with all of their heart, desiring to worship Him in spirit and in truth.

    Proverbs 15:3 NKJV
    [3] The eyes of the Lord are in every place, Keeping watch on the evil and the good.

    https://bible.com/bible/114/pro.15.3.NKJV

    Proverbs 5:21 NLT
    [21] For the Lord sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/pro.5.21.NLT

    Every day I have a choice, to seek His Kingdom or continue to walk in my own ways. My flesh can’t and won’t seek after God, because it is not subject to the Kingdom of God, nor can it be.

    Romans 8:7-8 NKJV
    [7] Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be. [8] So then, those who are in the flesh cannot please God.

    https://bible.com/bible/114/rom.8.7-8.NKJV

    2 Chronicles 16:9 NLT
    [9] The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him. What a fool you have been! From now on you will be at war.”

    https://bible.com/bible/116/2ch.16.9.NLT

    Job 34:21-27 NLT
    [21] “For God watches how people live; he sees everything they do. [22] No darkness is thick enough to hide the wicked from his eyes. [23] We don’t set the time when we will come before God in judgment. [24] He brings the mighty to ruin without asking anyone, and he sets up others in their place. [25] He knows what they do, and in the night he overturns and destroys them. [26] He strikes them down because they are wicked, doing it openly for all to see. [27] For they turned away from following him. They have no respect for any of his ways.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/job.34.21-27.NLT

    Hebrews 4:13 NLT
    [13] Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/heb.4.13.NLT

  • The fruit of our ways: reaping what you sow!

    Don’t blame God, when you are merely experiencing “the fruit of your ways.”

    Proverbs 14:14 ESV
    [14] The backslider in heart will be filled with the fruit of his ways, and a good man will be filled with the fruit of his ways.

    https://bible.com/bible/59/pro.14.14.ESV

    The backslider in heart vs the good man; both will reap what they’ve sown. Truth is, everyone of us has the propensity of walking one way or the other. The battle takes place within our hearts. The heart that is surrendered and submitted to the will of God will be filled with the Spirit. The good man is the one who repents and believes in the name of the Lord. The good man recognizes that there is nothing good in him at all.

    The backslider in heart is one who turns away from God to live his own life, his own way, without God.

    It’s not hard to leave the presence of God in our lives. Many times it’s merely a matter of priorities and being overwhelmed by the world and its demands on our time, energy and resources. When our personal relationship with God becomes like stale religion and our attention is drawn away by life’s challenges and problems, our human nature will turn to worldly philosophies and the  “wisdom” of the day. Popular self-help books, seminars and conferences and online resources become preferable and more palatable to the natural man that still exists within each believer, as opposed to the Truth and Wisdom that comes from the word of God. These biblical truths often (usually do) conflict with worldly teachings and ideas.  When one is filled with the Spirit and abiding in the presence of Almighty God, his heart and mindset will be different, more focused on the will of God and not on himself and his own well-being and personal gain .

    Proverbs 12:14 NLT
    [14] Wise words bring many benefits, and hard work brings rewards. https://bible.com/bible/116/pro.12.14.NLT

    Quite often, when a man leaves the truth and wisdom of God’s word and the light within him starts to flicker, and darkness tries to overtake his soul, he’ll blame God when his plans go awry and his world around him starts to crumble. However, when we stick to biblical principles and our heart and soul are nsync with the truth of God’s word, His Spirit will illuminate our way, and we’ll continue on the path of righteousness, which leads to good works and the fruit of our works will be the result.

    Proverbs 1:31 NLT
    [31] Therefore, they must eat the bitter fruit of living their own way, choking on their own schemes.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/pro.1.31.NLT

    However, when a man leaves the safety and protection of abiding in living power of God’s word (Hebrews 4:12) he will experience the fruit of his own choices and living his own way, independent of God’s influence or that of His body, the church.

    This is why we often see people move away from church attendance and participating in the work of the body of Christ. Then they become more like the hypocrites Jesus often spoke of in the Gospels, simply doing good deeds, even praying to be noticed by other people in the world; especially influential people.

    Matthew 6:2 NLT
    [2] When you give to someone in need, don’t do as the hypocrites do—blowing trumpets in the synagogues and streets to call attention to their acts of charity! I tell you the truth, they have received all the reward they will ever get.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.6.2.NLT

    Matthew 6:5 NLT
    [5]  “When you pray, don’t be like the hypocrites who love to pray publicly on street corners and in the synagogues where everyone can see them. I tell you the truth, that is all the reward they will ever get. https://bible.com/bible/116/mat.6.5.NLT

    So don’t blame God, when you are merely experiencing “the fruit of your ways.”

  • You can’t buy your way into heaven!

    Only living a life a righteousness, by faith in Christ will deliver you from death

    Proverbs 11:4 NKJV
    [4] Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death.

    https://bible.com/bible/114/pro.11.4.NKJV

    The day of wrath: the day when God’s righteous anger is displayed; judgement day!

    This day of wrath or judgement has more than one context. There is a a final day of wrath where the whole earth will be judged and a new heaven and earth will emerge.

    Then there is the wrath or judgement that comes upon each one of us, on our soul. Those who know and have received Christ are being judged daily. When we come to Christ by faith, the righteous hand of God separates us. He justifies, sanctifies, and glorifies those who have repented and have believed in His name.

    Romans 8:30 NLT
    [30] And having chosen them, he called them to come to him. And having called them, he gave them right standing with himself. And having given them right standing, he gave them his glory.


    There is a daily judgement of each believer, in their heart. And there is a future day of wrath where God will judge everyone, the whole earth, both the living and the dead. Those who are in Christ, have passed the first judgement

    John 5:24 NLT
    [24]  “I tell you the truth, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/jhn.5.24.NLT

    Romans 8:1 NLT
    [1] So now there is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ Jesus.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/rom.8.1.NLT

    The Prophet Zephaniah prophesies of a coming day of judgement, when the wrath of God will be poured out

    Zephaniah 1:15 NLT
    [15] It will be a day when the Lord’s anger is poured out— a day of terrible distress and anguish, a day of ruin and desolation, a day of darkness and gloom, a day of clouds and blackness,

    https://bible.com/bible/116/zep.1.15.NLT

    But in Christ, that day of judgement has already begun. The whole earth is being judged. We cannot buy a right standing before a holy and righteous God. All we can do is receive the free gift of salvation, through the once for all time atoning sacrifice of Jesus y the Lamb of God, who has taken away the sin of the world. Living a life of righteousness, through faith in Christ, is the only way to God the Father (John 14:6)

    Revelation 6:17 NKJV
    [17] For the great day of His wrath has come, and who is able to stand?”

    https://bible.com/bible/114/rev.6.17.NKJV

  • He sees and guides your paths: Proverbs 5:21

    Proverbs 5:21 NLT
    [21] For the Lord sees clearly what a man does, examining every path he takes.

    https://bible.com/bible/116/pro.5.21.NLT

    Proverbs 5:21 NKJV
    [21] For the ways of man

    Psalms 119:168 NLT
    [168] Yes, I obey your commandments and laws because you know everything I do.

    Hosea 7:2 NLT
    [2] Its people don’t realize that I am watching them. Their sinful deeds are all around them, and I see them all.

    Hebrews 4:13 NLT
    [13] Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable.

    are before the eyes of the Lord,

    Job 14:16 NLT
    [16] For then you would guard my steps, instead of watching for my sins.

    Psalms 11:4 NLT
    [4] But the Lord is in his holy Temple; the Lord still rules from heaven. He watches everyone closely, examining every person on earth.

    And He ponders all his paths.

    Or, makes his paths straight. Not like the adultress that is figuratively depicted in the beginning of Proverbs chapter 5 (and other places in proverbs).

    The adultress/seductress is figurative of the ways of this world, seducing men by appealing to their lust of the flesh, lust of their eyes, and the pride of life.

    Those who desire to be friends with this world make themselves enemies of God (James 4:4)

    Proverbs 5:6 NLT
    [6] For she cares nothing about the path to life. She staggers down a crooked trail and doesn’t realize it.

    And so is everyone who follows after her foolishness and folly, which is stupidity or idle behavior, wasting time and energy on frivolous or empty pursuits with no purpose or direction; this is the end result of following the adultress. She takes away the life of those who follow after her.

    But God sees everything we do, even our thoughts. He will guide our path if we seek Him and His kingdom and righteousness first in all that we do. Then everything else will follow and fall into proper perspective and order.