We Plan, God Directs Our Steps: Pride, Humility, and Life-or-Death Words | Proverbs 16–18

Episode Overview How do we hold together our plans and God's providence? In this episode we walk through Proverbs 16 through 18. Proverbs 16 teaches that we make our plans but the Lord establishes our steps, that a good name beats great wealth, and that pride precedes destruction while humility precedes honor. Proverbs 17 and 18 add that a peaceful home beats a feast full of strife, that envy and conflict destroy while truth and contentment heal, and that the tongue holds the power of life and death. Key Themes • Human planning and God's providence • Pride before destruction, humility before honor • Peace over strife • The life-and-death power of words • A good name above riches In This Episode You'll Discover • How to plan while trusting God's direction • Why pride is so dangerous • What makes a home peaceful • How our words carry life or death • The major lesson: walk humbly, speak wisely, trust God's steps Today's Scripture: Proverbs 16–18 About the Podcast Word for Word: The Bible is a chronological Bible study podcast hosted by Kevin Mooneyhan that takes listeners through the entire Bible one chapter at a time. Each episode combines Scripture reading, historical context, theological insight, and practical application to help listeners understand God's Word and grow in their faith.