I can not hold someone that does not believe in God to the standards that I am choosing to live by.

I read this the other day by someone on a message board. Any thoughts?

You can't go wrong with Proverbs!

I love the book of Proverbs. I love the simple 2-3 line verses that say so much. I'm just gonna list some favorites. I hope you like them!

Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. Then you will win favor and a good name in the sight of God and man.
3:3-4

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
3:5-6

Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.
3:27

Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.
10:12

Like a gold ring in a pig's snout is a beautiful woman who shows no discretion.
11:22
(You can't get any more eloquent than that!!)

Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
12:1
(Some of these pull no punches.)

Reckless words pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
12:18

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.
16:3
(Might, maybe...nope will!)

Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.
16:24
(Words = healing, that's twice now and that's just the ones I've picked. So think twice the next time someone deserves the sharp edge of your tongue.)

Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.
16:31
(That's great but I'm still gonna cover them up!!)

He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends.
17:9

Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out.
17:14

Like a madman shooting firebrands or deadly arrows is a man who deceives his neighbor and says, "I was only joking!"
26:18-19

A quarrelsome wife is like a constant dripping on a rainy day; restraining her is like restraining the wind or grasping oil with the hand.
27:15-16

I think this one is my all time favorite...

Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my daily bread.
Otherwise, I may have too much and disown you and say, "Who is the Lord?" or I may become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name of my God.
30:8-9
I love that, I've always said that I wanted enough money to pay my bills and go to Wal-Mart and get what I want. Not too sophisticated but just right for me!

Random Stuff...

I need to get back into the swing of the blog so I'm just letting it flow today!

"No matter how right I am, people need to know how good God is." paraphrased from our guest speaker at church Sunday. Isn't that right though? If people don't know how good God is then what is their first instinct when people start talking about Him? Feeling judged, fear, embarrassment ( I know I should be at church on Sunday!) But when you speak to people who know God...it's totally different, it's hard to get a word in when they go on and on about what God has done in their life! But...how do you show how good God is to people who don't know Him? I have a feeling that if I had the answer to that question, I could change a lot of lives!! I know I can tell them what He's done for me but I wish I could hand people the feelings I get in my heart when I truly feel close to God, I wish I could hug people and transmit that peace that passes understanding when they are hurting. But all I can do is tell them so God must know that if we do talk...that must be enough for Him to do His work.

Wow...I've never thought of it quite that way!