whoever is led astray by them is not wise.
Funny that today at work someone said something about beer, again led astray, I guess doesnt mean can't drink, but maybe also an encouragement to me to keep not drinking too?
A king’s wrath strikes terror like the roar of a lion;
those who anger him forfeit their lives
God will get the people who are hurting us, or the devil. Vengeance is mine! They're not angering you but God
It is to one’s honor to avoid strife,
but every fool is quick to quarrel.
#today at work, even heart attitude :( Lord HELP ME!
Sluggards do not plow in season;
so at harvest time they look but find nothing.
again Sowing.... And heard something recently about Seasons! It was a sermon about how people think today versus in their grandparents time understanding you plant something now and it will walnuts will grow in 4 -5 years years time...we don't understand that today...! (AAAH where did i hear or read this!) aaaah it is Kris Valloton speaking abotu prophetic word said in the past to us for a future time... on Fighting Words sermon... mentality... Grandfather grew up in agricultural age had different mindset, new he could plant something today and will only bear fruit 5 years from now... attitude "I am living for another day", where as we, credit card, etc.etc... then hwen God doesn answer me, upset! We're always eating last years crop! -
The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters,
but one who has insight draws them out.
hectic - wisdom...
Many claim to have unfailing love,
but a faithful person who can find?
True! Making me think about how my mom would always say Yes you love me but clean your room... (though I still love saying it and believe I mean it) in other words, let me be a person of my word... and be consistant... in a sense
The righteous lead blameless lives;
blessed are their children after them.
Judy is all I can think of!...May God bless her children after her...
When a king sits on his throne to judge,
he winnows out all evil with his eyes.
9 Who can say, “I have kept my heart pure;
I am clean and without sin”?
I am clean and without sin”?
10 Differing weights and differing measures—
the Lord detests them both.
the Lord detests them both.
God sees our hearts, hates falsity
Even small children are known by their actions,
so is their conduct really pure and upright?
this contrasts huministic view that we are good! Even kids are known by their actions....
Ears that hear and eyes that see—
the Lord has made them both.
What does this mean, no 1 I guess, he has given me the ability to hear and see things! both don't just accept one, listen, look, hear.... And then spiritually too.
Do not love sleep or you will grow poor;
stay awake and you will have food to spare.
Challenge to WORK! And I guess steward my life! Stay awake Be aware
“It’s no good, it’s no good!” says the buyer—
then goes off and boasts about the purchase.
Sounds like when people are trying to con to get a discount, but once have it complain, or I guess, when I am fearful of something trying to be judgemental, but once I have it or am in relatioship or God convicts me,t hen realise the blessing, yet at first I was skeptical
Gold there is, and rubies in abundance,
but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel.
Again watch my words! Wisdom! Tongue, and word given to me about being a Voice
Take the garment of one who puts up security for a stranger;
hold it in pledge if it is done for an outsider
???
Food gained by fraud tastes sweet,
but one ends up with a mouth full of gravel.
Self explainatory but hectic... Check ur heart again!
Plans are established by seeking advice;
so if you wage war, obtain guidance
Good wisdom and reminders to open up to others, seek wise counsel
A gossip betrays a confidence;
so avoid anyone who talks too much
Uggghh, this scripture always challenges me, because I talk too much. Lord put a watch on my mouth, I may not always gossip, but people may avoid me, or even talking too much may lead to betraying a confidence.
If someone curses their father or mother,
their lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness.
Father forgive me for where I have dishonoured my parents, help me to hold them in high esteem!
An inheritance claimed too soon
will not be blessed at the end.
Well that is what happened to my money I received when I was 21, the only thing I have to show is the investment in having a vehicle today? But I trust too as the prodigal son, that even though I messed up in for me, even in terms of the memory of my father too.
Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!”
Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you
Yep as said above but really interesting or convicting... "Wait for the Lord" often times that is not what we do!
The Lord detests differing weights,
and dishonest scales do not please him.
Again God repeats, he doesnt like cheating, falsity, double standards...Integrity! Check my heart, my life for anything....
A person’s steps are directed by the Lord.
How then can anyone understand their own way?
Hallelujah!!!! How can I understand my own way! God is directing me, I need him!
It is a trap to dedicate something rashly
and only later to consider one’s vows.
This so common and easy nowardays, either inn making commitments, even to appointments or giving people things, right to marriage and divorce....
A wise king winnows out the wicked;
he drives the threshing wheel over them
God wants us to get rid of the eveil in our lives. That is Wisdom! I need to stop compromising. Maybe as I am more in the word, int the light , it will help me in winnowing and driving out the wrong.
The human spirit is[a] the lamp of the Lord
that sheds light on one’s inmost being.
Wow beautiful, not entirely sure what it means though will need to research though they say or a person's words! which then makes a lot of sense... But then even now in context with that saying my spirit, what is inside of me, is the Lamp of the Lord, Shines the Lord. What I shine shows what's on the inside.
At first reading this also reminded me of the lyrics of Matt Redman that was touching me today.
You're lighting up our lives
illuminate our hearts
with everything You are
28 Love and faithfulness keep a king safe;
through love his throne is made secure.
Wow, servant leadership. Gal 5: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, ... Against such things there is no law. True Love and Faithfulness, makes your life, your domain secure! People will keep supporting you, God protects you, you are blessed...
through love his throne is made secure.
Wow, servant leadership. Gal 5: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, ... Against such things there is no law. True Love and Faithfulness, makes your life, your domain secure! People will keep supporting you, God protects you, you are blessed...
29 The glory of young men is their strength,
gray hair the splendor of the old.
I must be both? But gray hair the splendour of the old. Maybe God just honouring the old...and saying if you have gray that is beatiful too...You are honoured too, Older people
30 Blows and wounds scrub away evil,
gray hair the splendor of the old.
I must be both? But gray hair the splendour of the old. Maybe God just honouring the old...and saying if you have gray that is beatiful too...You are honoured too, Older people
30 Blows and wounds scrub away evil,
and beatings purge the inmost being.
How fitting that I should read this at the same time as reading the Desert Fathers.... I don't know about beating myself, but when last did I fast! And maybe this is just confirming that what they did in motive wasnt wrong, maybe method not necessary but we need to try and purge ourselves, even through allowing his grace to free us .
Also thinking about parenting, and how I sometimes wonder about discipline(the rod), but that it's not a bad thing. But now also looking at blows and wounds, and maybe the tough things that have happened to us in the past, the blows, the messups, have kept our hearts pure, humble... Consider it Pure Joy when you face trials of may kinds....
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