Proverbs 16:32 Better to be patient than powerful; better to have self-control than to conquer a city.
Patience- Enduring trying circumstances with even temper or characterized by such endurance
Power- Physical strength
Self-control- The act of denying yourself
Conquer- To put down by force or authority
When I read Proverbs 16:23, I was immediately curious what the actual definitions of the words in the verse were. I looked them up in the dictionary and I was able to understand the verse at a deeper level by simply taking the time to look up the actual meanings. Sometimes all it takes to understand a scripture on a more intimate level is to dig a little deeper and see what you can do to analyze the message God is trying to speak to your heart! Next time you read a scripture that stands out to you, take the time to study it and go the extra step to find something that may change your perspective of what you just read!
Great word Brianna, I have found it's also good to study the context and backround of what is written. By exploring the what and why behind the scripture it opens new depths to the word.
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