Collapse and Ruin, Proverbs 12

"What the wicked construct finally falls into ruin, while the roots of the righteous give life, and more life."

Proverbs 12:12

It has been said that success is built on failure. The object is to fail faster and faster until one becomes a success in business, science, and/or in life! This verse offers encouragement for those with a champion's spirit. It recognizes that you will fail and it will seem that you are without remedy, but ultimately the Lord will help you to offer life giving fervor to those around you. It says the "wicked" will ultimately fail, not the righteous.


"Measured Success"

Proverbs 12:15 - "Fools are headstrong and do what they like; wise people take advice."

Are you head strong? I may be. Marines are taught to take charge, move forward, and take the hill (I am a former Marine). Americans are self-reliant. It seems that most people don't want to hear advice or take it. I think this verse cautions us to check our motives. Are we being head strong, when we should stop and heed valuable advice. When we don't listen to our trusted advisors, we may cost ourselves and others valuable opportunities.

On Mission, On Assignment, and in the ZONE!

Andy Valadez
e-mail: andy@marketingdynamics.org