SPIRITUAL GEMS: Week of July 28 to August 3, 2025, PROVERBS 24, Answers.

SPIRITUAL GEMS: July 28-August 3, 2025, PROVERBS 24, Answers.

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Pr 24:27. What does this proverb teach us? (w09 10/15 12 pars. 5-7)

That before getting married, he had to work his fields. Does this principle still apply? Of course it does. A man who wants to get married must be ready to assume his responsibilities. As long as his health allows, he will have to work and take care of his family in every way.

God's Word says that a husband has an obligation to provide for the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of his loved ones, and that if he fails to do so, he is worse than a person without faith. In light of this, every man who desires to marry should seriously reflect on the principle found in Proverbs 24:27.

What spiritual pearls have you found in this week's Bible reading?

Proverbs 24:3. Wise parents do not withhold the rod and rebuke, but protect their children from delinquency through discipline and counsel. A wise wife contributes greatly to the success and happiness of the family. Children who wisely submit to parental discipline bring joy and honor to the family, defending its reputation against slander or accusation, and proving to others the wisdom and training they have received from their parents. If all of us in the family act wisely, we will be families pleasing to Jehovah.

Proverbs 24:4. Through the knowledge and work of an industrious family, the home can be filled with fine material things. But a house can be built and established on a firm foundation only if its members show discernment and exercise godly wisdom, correctly applying biblical knowledge. Wisdom builds the family and enables it to succeed as a living whole.

Proverbs 24:6. Like a strategist planning a battle, we do well to anticipate potential dangers to our spirituality. For example, suppose you have to decide whether to accept a new job or a promotion. Logically, you'll have to consider factors such as compensation and the time it would take to travel to and from work. However, you'll also need to consider other factors, such as whether the type of work is compatible with biblical principles or whether your Christian activities would be harmed by the work schedule or shift work.

Proverbs 24:7. The city gates, which usually opened onto a public square, were places where elders gave wise counsel and made judicial decisions. Foolish people did not usually speak in that setting, either requesting wisdom or offering it, but in other places. Although association with the wise entails discipline and some restraint, this is far better than the song and laughter of the fool. The person who isolates himself and thus pursues his own narrow and restricted view of life, as well as his own selfish desires, eventually strays in a direction contrary to all practical wisdom.

Proverbs 24:17. If something bad happens to our enemies, God doesn't like us to rejoice, even if it's only inwardly. Therefore, let us allow the Judge of all things to judge with justice.

Proverbs 24:24. If a judge yielded to pressure, accepted bribes, or engaged in nepotism and declared the wicked righteous, he lost face as a judge in the eyes of others. Even members of gentile "national groups" who learned of such judicial misdeeds would react with contempt. On the other hand, if a judge courageously censured the wicked and responded "directly" or bluntly to the case brought before him, he earned the respect and love of the people. People in general felt compelled to wish him "the blessing of good," as the proverb expresses: "He who answers rightly will kiss his lips."

Proverbs 24:26. Those who serve as elders in the congregation today must not allow friendship or family relationships to distort their judgment by frankly and directly giving necessary advice. The elders will earn the respect of the congregation.

Proverbs 24:28. When we are honest with others, we show Jehovah that we love and respect him. Keep in mind that Jehovah knows everything we think and do. When we choose to be honest, He notices and, of course, greatly appreciates it.

Proverbs 24:29. We shouldn't misbehave with someone just because they've misbehaved with us. But what if someone picks a fight with us? They might insult us to make us angry, or they might laugh at us and say we're afraid. Suppose they call us a coward. What should we do? Should we respond and fight back? Let Jehovah, in his wisdom, sort things out.