Wordspired Reading for Today:
Proverbs 25
25th April 2025
READ, THINK & BE INSPIRED
This chapter of Proverbs, compiled by King Hezekiah’s men, emphasizes the value of wisdom, humility, patience, discretion, and right speech. It offers insight into handling relationships, leadership, correction, and self-discipline.
Key Themes & Inspirational Quotes
1. The Glory of God and Kings (v. 2–5)
> “It is the glory of God to conceal a matter; to search out a matter is the glory of kings.”
Theme: God’s wisdom is deep and kings (leaders) gain honor by seeking and applying it.
Quote:
“The secret to dominion is revelation. What you don’t know, you can’t govern.” — Dr. David Oyedepo
2. Humility Before Honor (v. 6–7)
> “Do not exalt yourself in the king’s presence… for it is better that he says to you, ‘Come up here.’”
Theme: Humility brings promotion.
Quote:
“When you humble yourself under God’s mighty hand, He lifts you in His time. Stay low, and God will raise you high.” — Rev. Sam Adeyemi
3. Right Words at the Right Time (v. 11–12)
> “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver.”
Theme: Timely, wise speech is priceless.
Quote:
“Words are seeds. When sown in season, they yield fruits of destiny.” — Dr. Myles Munroe
4. Trustworthiness and Integrity (v. 13–14)
> “Like the cold of snow in the time of harvest is a faithful messenger…”
Theme: Being dependable and truthful refreshes others.
Quote:
“Integrity is the currency of trust. Lose it, and you've lost everything.” — Dr. Mensa Otabil
5. Self-Control and Moderation (v. 16, 27–28)
> “Have you found honey? Eat only as much as you need… Whoever has no rule over his own spirit is like a city broken down, without walls.”
Theme: Self-discipline preserves you.
Quote:
“Discipline is the bridge between revelation and manifestation.” — Apostle Joshua Selman
6. Handling Conflict and Correction (v. 21–22)
> “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread… for in doing so you heap coals of fire on his head.”
Theme: Overcome evil with good.
Quote:
“Love is the highest form of warfare—it disarms even your enemies.” — Bishop T.D. Jakes
7. Avoiding Gossip and Quarreling (v. 23–24)
> “It is better to dwell in a corner of a housetop than in a house shared with a contentious woman.”
Theme: Peace is better than strife.
Quote:
“Peace is not the absence of conflict but the presence of godly wisdom in handling it.” — Pastor E.A. Adeboye
Hmm.. Very powerful
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