The Joy of Living
The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.—Proverbs 4:18 (NIV)
A false balance is an abomination to the Lord, but a just weight is His delight.—Proverbs 11:1 (ESV)
This verse not only applies to having honesty and integrity in business matters but in all areas of your life. You should never compromise your values for fame or fortune. Instead, you should seek to do the right thing and live a faith-filled, balanced life.
Gracious God, I strive to do what is right.
The path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.—Proverbs 4:18 (NIV)
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.—Matthew 5:4–5 (NLT)
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear, and the burden I give you is light.”—Matthew 11:28–30 (NLT)