Do not be a witness against thy neighbor without just cause. Do unto others as you would have them to do unto you. Do not show favoritism in the courts, but render judgment with integrity so the legal system will be fair to all people.
We are able to bounce everything off of God's Word and learn... examples good and bad are everywhere. Lessons of contrast and those of likeness. I love the book of Proverbs; there is so much wisdom in every one of God's words!!
even sadly we can all learn from the troubles of others.
vs32 "Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction."
Resilience is a trait that the Lord seems to be pleased with. Tenacity; stick-to-it-ness... bumps and scrapes are part of the course; but, a child of God will get back up, brush off, square the shoulders and press on. It's a trait of God in you; the hope of glory.
16. For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
I believe this verse among others throughout the scripture tells us to examine ourselves to see if we are born again. a "dipstick" check if you will. If you stay in sin then investigation needs to be done on your salvation; but, if there is an inward hunger for holiness then that is a fingerprint of the Holy Spirit of God dwelling in an earthly tabernacle.
HURRICANE ISAAC is brewing .i think i will plan for its arrival,in whatever capacity.PLANNING is a good thing.I want to be responsible for everything JESUS has given me.ESPECIALLY my wife SHIRLEY..
COLORADO TRAGEDY.....DID anybody love this man with the guns .DID he get attention ,unlike what he is getting now?I know a couple people i was almost ready to give up on,...i dont think i will now .JESUS is loving me through my dysfunction....
SIN IS SNEAKY,it sneaks.....pleasure seems right for the moment.alcohol is sneaky.FIRST i take it,then it takes me .(I PROMISE)or anything that i gratify my flesh with ...sex,pride,religious stuff,food,gambling,boasting,etc.JESUS LOVES US...
I must not think too highly of myself that i wander away from helping others which in turn helps me which in turn...loftiness can make me make bad decisions.JESUS LOVES US...
vs 11and12 tell me to EPHESIANS 4;15-16.orderly,help someone i see that is about to be overtaken in a trespass,in love.it may hurt for a season but i must take the chance to help that person in need,JESUS LOVES US...
Back in ch.23, we are told not to eat & vs 6 if you did eat it would be sickening. But in vs.13 we are instructed to eat honey and the honeycomb, which is sweet to taste and so good. Honey and honeycomb is a metaphor for knowledge and wisdom. Honey is like unto knowledge and honeycomb, being the source of honey is then Wisdom. In our heart, when we find wisdom and knowledge, its "THEN" (AT THAT DIVINE MOMENT) Then we find a "REWARD" !! "REWARD" means, from hebrew Strongs 319 both future and posterity. Which means both (1) From one ancestor and (2) all future generations. The hebrew meaning for the word "REWARD" is marvelous! I use to think that wisdom is knowing the future. I would say to myself," if i knew the future, then making wise choices would be easy". Hey, in a sense i was right. For Proverbs says, " upon finding knowledge and wisdom --- At that moment-- "THEN" you will have a REWARD, which denotes the FUTURE--
Its like wisdom at the moment of "THEN" Then brings the believer into the future or REWARD same/same.
Descendants of ancestor the 2nd connotation of "REWARD" is equally awesome! We being born of God, by faith in Jesus, "THEN" we now know that we are desendants of the "Ancient of Days" Dan. 7;11&13, whom is our Father God, who sent His son so we could recieve the Holy Spirit in our hearts crying "ABBA FATHER"
And the comfort of vs.14 says,"and thy expectation i.e.(FUTURE) shall not be cut off. i.e. (Destroyed). Praise God - its like seeing yourself in heaven before you get there!! And the God who cannot lie, promises your future will not be destroyed. This all makes me so happy! It is the JOY of the Holy Ghost!! Like eating honey and the honeycomb. Years ago a commedian, on black and white TV, Jackie Gleason, would say, "How Sweet it is!!! agape --- reggie --
PROVERBS CHAPTER 24: DO NOT BE HAPPY WHEN THE ENEMY FALL SHORT IN SERVING THE LORD BUT BE GLAD WHEN HE MAKE MISTAKES. RESPECT THE LORD AND DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH THOSE WHO DO NOT WANT TO RESPECT THE LORD. A WORD TO THE WISE, IT IS WRONG TO SHOW FAVORITISM WHEN PASSING JUDGEMENT. AN HONEST ANSWER IS LIKE A KISS ON THE LIPS.
When I read, "meddle not with them that are given to change" it sounded (s) to me like it;s saying don't get involved with them that are emotionally unstable. "given to change" they succumb to changing.
even sadly we can all learn from the troubles of others.
vs32 "Then I saw, and considered it well: I looked upon it, and received instruction."
16. For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief.
I believe this verse among others throughout the scripture tells us to examine ourselves to see if we are born again. a "dipstick" check if you will. If you stay in sin then investigation needs to be done on your salvation; but, if there is an inward hunger for holiness then that is a fingerprint of the Holy Spirit of God dwelling in an earthly tabernacle.
Its like wisdom at the moment of "THEN" Then brings the believer into the future or REWARD same/same.
Descendants of ancestor the 2nd connotation of "REWARD" is equally awesome! We being born of God, by faith in Jesus, "THEN" we now know that we are desendants of the "Ancient of Days" Dan. 7;11&13, whom is our Father God, who sent His son so we could recieve the Holy Spirit in our hearts crying "ABBA FATHER"
And the comfort of vs.14 says,"and thy expectation i.e.(FUTURE) shall not be cut off. i.e. (Destroyed). Praise God - its like seeing yourself in heaven before you get there!! And the God who cannot lie, promises your future will not be destroyed. This all makes me so happy! It is the JOY of the Holy Ghost!! Like eating honey and the honeycomb. Years ago a commedian, on black and white TV, Jackie Gleason, would say, "How Sweet it is!!! agape --- reggie --