Homiletic Review Proverbs 17:22 A merry heart does good like a medicine: but a broken spirit dries the bones. I. THE VALUE OF A CHEERFUL SPIRIT. 1. It helps bodily health. 2. It is a clarifier and invigorator of the mind. 3. It lubricates the wearing machinery of business and daily care. II. HOW ATTAIN THIS SPIRIT? 1. Look at your mercies with both eyes; your troubles with only one eye. 2. Learn Paul's secret: "In whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content." 3. Be useful. Light somebody's torch, and your own will burn brighter. 4. Make God your trustee. Believe in His care of your welfare. (Homiletic Review.) Parallel Verses KJV: A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.WEB: A cheerful heart makes good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. |
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