Adages, Aphorisms, proverbial sayings and other memorable words

[Mike047]

The bible contains many such sayings of wisdom, and they become memorable and helpful. No doubt we all have heard some more that have been used in our own countries in modern times, too. I have put down some in this topic that I hope others will add to, but try to keep them to sayings that can have a value in our Chrisitan life. Such as:

·         Say what you mean and mean what you say

·         To present to others we must be presentable ourselves

·         Pray before you say

·         If I move away from U then united becomes untied (i.e. look after the brotherhood)

[... in the shadows]

Your mind will always be a battlefield. But you are its commander, you are not its slave.

- Compare 2 Corinthians 10:5

 

 

Sometimes, the greatest enemy to the life you want may be the life that you're living. 

[Pabo]

Never criticise anyone unless you are prepared to do it yourself and be critised by others.

 

He who slings mud is losing ground and digging a hole for himself.

 

There's always someone bigger, smaller, stronger, weaker, smarter and dumber than you, but don't push any of these around, you always end up in trouble.

 

[Mike047]

Some good suggestions.

 

Don't just see the piece but try to understand its part in the jigsaw

[Tortuga]

I don't remember where I heard this, but I think it is an interesting observation:

 

The biggest problem with communication is the illusion that it took place.

[Mike047]

One memorable expression was made by another sister, recently it was:

 

Fear is a reaction but courage is a decision

 

 

[Kwabena]

Quote

If you try to be too smart one day you end up greeting a goat.

 

Quote

Parenting is like playing draught(chess), you always think you know the best moves when you are a spectator until you are given a chair to play the actual game.

 

[Kwabena]

Train your children so that you can spoil your grandchildren, spoil your children and your have to train your grandchildren 

[Qapla]

Knowledge is seeing the bus coming straight at you - wisdom is stepping out of the way

 

Holding a grudge is like drinking poison and hoping the other person dies

 

Edited November 3, 2023 by Qapla

[Mike047]

Some interesting suggestions being put up, brothers. Also:

 

If you show yourself up, you will let yourself down

[Qapla]

If you aim at the floor, you will hit it every time

 

[SUNRAY]

"Curteous to all, intimate with few.."

[Mike047]

A FRIEND is someone who:

 

Feels for others with understanding

Responds to calls for help

Indicates helpful bible verses

Extends hospitality where and when possible

Desires to reflect Godly qualities toward all

 

We are always working to become better friends to our brothers and sisters

[Tortuga]

3 hours ago, Mike047 said:

A FRIEND is someone who:

 

Feels for others with understanding

Responds to calls for help

Indicates helpful bible verses

Extends hospitality where and when possible

Desires to reflect Godly qualities toward all

 

We are always working to become better friends to our brothers and sisters

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[coolbrz731]

Just now, Tortuga said:

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Names names when needed

[Tortuga]

2 minutes ago, coolbrz731 said:

Names names when needed

kNows what to say...

[Tortuga]

A FRIEND is someone who:

 

Feels for others with understanding

Responds to calls for help

Indicates helpful bible verses

Extends hospitality where and when possible

Notices when a line is missing

Desires to reflect Godly qualities toward all

Edited November 7, 2023 by Tortuga

[Pabo]

2 hours ago, Tortuga said:

Notices when a line is missing

 

I think

 

Notices and gives you help when you need it

 

would be the missing line.

[Mike047]

The, again, a brother is:

 

Best when they try to understand you

Real support in the ministry

Over and above

Trustworthy with private words

Honest in giving counsel

Educated in the ways of the truth

Reliable always

 

This could stand for anyone, of course, but how could we identify a sister?

[Kwabena]

33 minutes ago, Mike047 said:

Over and above

As in?

[Ludwika]

35 minutes ago, Mike047 said:

This could stand for anyone, of course, but how could we identify a sister?

As, "you know, the beautiful one" 😄 

[Kwabena]

3 minutes ago, Ludwika said:

As, "you know, the beautiful one" 😄 

And you'll be correct 100% of the time in our organization.

 

Unlike......(let me just shut up) 😜😁😂

Edited November 7, 2023 by Kwabena

[Tortuga]

Tekmantwo shared this one;

When you ask someone how they are doing and they sigh and say "I'm here" tell them that HERE stands for Helping Everyone Remain Encouraged and you are glad they are HERE.

Edited November 7, 2023 by Tortuga

[Mike047]

Tortuga, a great point to keep in mind.

Maybe a sister is:

 

Supportive of directions given by imperfect men

Instructable as in learning practical skills on build sites

Sociable and much better that many brothers in communicating

Trustworthy when asked to help out as many did during the Pandemic with extra zoom support needed

Effective as a minister of the good news (one of the large army of women)

Rated as an equal by the true God, Jehovah

 

Although maybe you could improve on the sentiments?

[Mike047]

It is better to stand on your pinions than on your opinions