March 8, 2026

Learning for Life! – part 3

“How to Make Your Relationships Great” – part 2

Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom:

Proverbs 4:7a (KJV)

A PROVERBS TOP 10 LIST FOR GREAT RELATIONSHIPS:

10. WATCH OUT FOR GOSSIP.

9. BEWARE OF FLATTERY.

8. DON’T MAKE LOANS TO FRIENDS.

7. INVEST IN A FEW GREAT RELATIONSHIPS.

6. CULTIVATE LOYALTY AND KINDNESS.

5. BE COURAGEOUSLY HONEST.

“An open rebuke is better than hidden love!” Proverbs 27:5

“Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.” Proverbs 27:6

4. VALUE RELATIONSHIPS OVER CIRCUMSTANCES.

“A bowl of vegetables with someone you love is better than steak

with someone you hate.” Proverbs 15:17

“Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife.” Proverbs 17:1 (NIV)

3. IMPROVE YOUR TIMING.

“Don’t visit your neighbors too often, or you will wear out your welcome.” Proverbs 25:17

“If anyone loudly blesses their neighbor early in the morning, it will

be taken as a curse.” Proverbs 27:14 (NIV)

2. DO IT NOW.

“Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your

power to help them. If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say,

‘Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.’” Proverbs 3:27-28

1. MORE THAN ANYTHING, FORGIVE.

“Hatred stirs up trouble, but love forgives all wrongs.”

Proverbs 10:12 (NCV)

“No one can say, ‘I am innocent; I have never done anything

wrong.’” Proverbs 20:9 (NCV)

“People who conceal their sins will not prosper, but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.” Proverbs 28:13

(Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation second edition, copyright 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved. Message adapted from pastors.com