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Week Three
As An Ox Goes
To The Slaughter
Today is only 14 verses, we can do it. God I pray as we do today's study that you open our hearts and minds to hear what we need to hear and to store it in our hearts. Give us wisdom to use the word that you have given us today. We thank you for this day, and thank you for your word. AMEN
Enticed by persuasions, seduced by flattering lips, the young man lacking sense is led away by an adulteress like an ox to the slaughter. He doesn't stand a chance because he didn't treat wisdom as his sister or understanding as his friend.
Read Proverbs 5:1-14 today, marking references to the adulteress in red. Add adulteress to your bookmark. As in past chapters, also mark my son.
Pro 5:1 My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding,
Pro 5:2 that you may keep discretion, and your lips may guard knowledge.
Pro 5:3 For the lips of a forbidden woman drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil,
Pro 5:4 but in the end she is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword.
Pro 5:5 Her feet go down to death; her steps follow the path to Sheol;
Pro 5:6 she does not ponder the path of life; her ways wander, and she does not know it.
Pro 5:7 And now, O sons, listen to me, and do not depart from the words of my mouth.
Pro 5:8 Keep your way far from her, and do not go near the door of her house,
Pro 5:9 lest you give your honor to others and your years to the merciless,
Pro 5:10 lest strangers take their fill of your strength, and your labors go to the house of a foreigner,
Pro 5:11 and at the end of your life you groan, when your flesh and body are consumed,
Pro 5:12 and you say, "How I hated discipline, and my heart despised reproof!
Pro 5:13 I did not listen to the voice of my teachers or incline my ear to my instructors.
Pro 5:14 I am at the brink of utter ruin in the assembled congregation."
In today's study we are to make a list of we learn about adulteresses. Adultery is the key concept in the ten commandments, in the law, and in the New Testament. A subject that is repeated throughout the Bible is probably a very important topic. Sometimes the Bible sues the word adultery literally, referring to physical, sexual sin. At other times, the Bible uses the word adultery metamorphically and addresses Israel's tendency to worship other gods. which subject is being addressed here in Proverbs?
I think in this passage it is a literal meaning. You may think differently, but lets remember that Solomon is pouring out instruction upon his son. I know that if my son, were older I think my husband would advise him how to treat women. What to do and what not to do, what is expected of him as a christian man. I think you have to be literal when explaining these things. Solomon goes into great detail of how easy it is to fall into this sin, how enticing it can be, so enticing that it may not even seem like a bad thing at the time. But through the instruction of his father it can open his eyes to see something before it happens. Kind of like a Caution Flag, danger head. Making him aware that these things are out there, and it his job to make sure that he stays away from it. If he doesn't listen, then he tells him what will happen if he does. There are no great and little sins, only great and little consequences. This sin carries a some very big consequences.
How do you keep yourself from falling into this sin? being attentive to wisdom, (he says to my wisdom) Incline your ear to my understanding. Basically do what I say.
An Adulteress Description:
Her lips drop honey.
Her mouth is smoother than oil.
In the end she is as bitter as wormwood.
Her feet go down to death.
Her steps take hold of Sheol.
One thing that I got from today's study, is the importance of listening to wisdom. Whether that wisdom come from the bible, or maybe that wisdom comes from some one who has been there and done that and they want to prevent us from doing the same. I think God places those people in our lives to give us instruction, to be our wisdom and our understanding on things we may not yet have wisdom and understanding about. Listen to what God has to say, listen to what your elder's have to say, listen to what your pastor and your Sunday School teacher has to say, these are people of wisdom and understanding that God has place in our lives so that we may understand the wisdom and knowledge they have obtained in their lives.
Monday, January 19, 2009
This is not a Proverbs post
I just want to say how much all of you have encouraged me. Before now, I have not done a good job at doing a daily study. I had felt that God had laid it upon my heart, to blog the daily study that we do in our Sunday Night Fuel Cell. When I first started blogging the study, I thought it would be to help my (as Miranda calls them) cell mates. But it has turned out to help other people in their daily studies. I have had people from church and work come and thank me for posting the study, that it has been encouraging to them to have a daily study to follow. I say that not to boast on myself, because it is totally God that I started posting the study. I thought it would help keep myself accountable to doing a daily study, and I prayed that it may help someone else along the way. As we go forward, I want to encourage you to post comments on the blog explaining what you have learned and how it has touched you, your comments will be beneficial and encouraging in helping others with their study. You don't have to post answers to all of the questions, just post what God has spoke to you through what you have read. Thank you for words of encouragement. I will post day 15 in a few hours. I hope you all have a great day. Remember to post any prayer requests you may have, so we can all pray together. You guys are awesome to study with. As we are learning in Proverbs, obtaining wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, is the key to life and reaching other people. As we gain those things, we will gain rest, and strength, protection, the ability to run and not stumble, and so on. I pray that as we go through this study together, that God will store in hearts what we have learned, and give us wisdom as to when and how to use it.
Love In Christ
Angie Duke
Love In Christ
Angie Duke
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Proverbs Study Day 14
Group Discussion:
On Sunday Nights I try to input every one's quotes during our discussion time. Feel free to add any comments you may have.Store in your hearts: Proverbs 3:5-6
Pro 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
Pro 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Read and Discuss: Proverbs 3-4
Questions for discussion or Individual Study
Discuss the father-son relationship implied in Proverbs 3-4.
Chapter 4 is Solomon talking to his son
It is a father talking to his son, teaching him in the ways that are right and wrong.
Does it apply to women too?
Yes we do think it applies to women too. Proverbs 4:3 says that he was the only one in the sight of his mother. However the father is the head of the household and should be the biggest example, we as mother's should be an example and give instruction as well letting the men lead.
What are the benefits of acquiring wisdom?
Benefits of acquiring wisdom is protection, honor, grace, guidance, understanding, long life, your step will not be hampered, when you run you will not stumble, tree of life.
What are the qualities or characteristics of wisdom?more profitable than silver
honor
light
life for your soul
What is the relationship between the son who acquires wisdom and the Lord?
the son will fear the Lord
The Lord will give you confidence and keep your foot from being caught
the son should not despise the Lords discipline or be weary of his reproof.
Contrast the righteous and the wicked.
wicked can't sleep, righteous can sleep with ease
wicked stumbles, righteous does not
wicked will not fear the Lord the righteous will
Summarize the central teachings of these two chapters and discuss how you can remember them.
Its a plee from a father to his son begging him not to make stupid mistakes. Follow my instruction, do not follow the wicked. If you will only follow God and gain wisdom and understanding, your path will be protected.
It's instruction, do you choose to follow it, or do your choose to not to. Either way, we know what happens if we follow either road. We are given the choice, God wants us to choose wisdom and understanding, but the ways of the wicked of there to persuade us as well.
I need the daily getting before God to get understanding and wisdom.
Picturing a Father with his son on his lap, giving him wisdom. The last few verses of chapter three saying don't pass up a moment, don't tell them to come back later i will talk to you tomorrow, do it now. It's what being a good Father is about. A picture perfect relationship between a father and son.
Prayer Requests:
Max and Lucia Harris (strength, rest, and healing)
Randy and Angie (healing, and pray for stability in his job)
Matt Yakel (sick)
Angie, Matt, and Zach Duke (sick,Angie has fluid on her ears)
Ryan and Christy McCullah (finances, and church planting)
Isaac and Melissa Schoeppey (sick)
Miranda Scott and Melissa Schoeppey(a job)
David Erwin,Angie's brother (moving to Tulsa, get back into church)
Danny Erwin, Angie's brother and family (get back into Church)
Matt and Angie Duke(Finances to go to Massachusetts for a week to help with church plant)
Cindy Grizzles Mom: Sue Earls
Ben's Request: prayer for Lindsey,former leader at 180 having seizures and medical problems.
Ben's youth pastor and his wife had a baby boy that has a medical problem. Tests are being run to determine illness. Baby is one month old his name is Elijah Mayo.
Boy in Melissa's class his mom has a fungus in her lungs and may not make it,the boy needs prayer and has asthma problem, now attending Ft Smith schools.
On Sunday Nights I try to input every one's quotes during our discussion time. Feel free to add any comments you may have.Store in your hearts: Proverbs 3:5-6
Pro 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
Pro 3:6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Read and Discuss: Proverbs 3-4
Questions for discussion or Individual Study
Discuss the father-son relationship implied in Proverbs 3-4.
Chapter 4 is Solomon talking to his son
It is a father talking to his son, teaching him in the ways that are right and wrong.
Does it apply to women too?
Yes we do think it applies to women too. Proverbs 4:3 says that he was the only one in the sight of his mother. However the father is the head of the household and should be the biggest example, we as mother's should be an example and give instruction as well letting the men lead.
What are the benefits of acquiring wisdom?
Benefits of acquiring wisdom is protection, honor, grace, guidance, understanding, long life, your step will not be hampered, when you run you will not stumble, tree of life.
What are the qualities or characteristics of wisdom?more profitable than silver
honor
light
life for your soul
What is the relationship between the son who acquires wisdom and the Lord?
the son will fear the Lord
The Lord will give you confidence and keep your foot from being caught
the son should not despise the Lords discipline or be weary of his reproof.
Contrast the righteous and the wicked.
wicked can't sleep, righteous can sleep with ease
wicked stumbles, righteous does not
wicked will not fear the Lord the righteous will
Summarize the central teachings of these two chapters and discuss how you can remember them.
Its a plee from a father to his son begging him not to make stupid mistakes. Follow my instruction, do not follow the wicked. If you will only follow God and gain wisdom and understanding, your path will be protected.
It's instruction, do you choose to follow it, or do your choose to not to. Either way, we know what happens if we follow either road. We are given the choice, God wants us to choose wisdom and understanding, but the ways of the wicked of there to persuade us as well.
I need the daily getting before God to get understanding and wisdom.
Picturing a Father with his son on his lap, giving him wisdom. The last few verses of chapter three saying don't pass up a moment, don't tell them to come back later i will talk to you tomorrow, do it now. It's what being a good Father is about. A picture perfect relationship between a father and son.
Prayer Requests:
Max and Lucia Harris (strength, rest, and healing)
Randy and Angie (healing, and pray for stability in his job)
Matt Yakel (sick)
Angie, Matt, and Zach Duke (sick,Angie has fluid on her ears)
Ryan and Christy McCullah (finances, and church planting)
Isaac and Melissa Schoeppey (sick)
Miranda Scott and Melissa Schoeppey(a job)
David Erwin,Angie's brother (moving to Tulsa, get back into church)
Danny Erwin, Angie's brother and family (get back into Church)
Matt and Angie Duke(Finances to go to Massachusetts for a week to help with church plant)
Cindy Grizzles Mom: Sue Earls
Ben's Request: prayer for Lindsey,former leader at 180 having seizures and medical problems.
Ben's youth pastor and his wife had a baby boy that has a medical problem. Tests are being run to determine illness. Baby is one month old his name is Elijah Mayo.
Boy in Melissa's class his mom has a fungus in her lungs and may not make it,the boy needs prayer and has asthma problem, now attending Ft Smith schools.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Proverbs Study Days 12 and 13
Sorry that I am a day behind. I have been trying to rest and heal. Still need your prayers. Zach is better, he is still a little congested, my ears are still ringing and I am congested as well. Matt is not feeling well tonight either. I guess it is spreading through our house. Pray that he and Abby will be OK.
Now...
Read Proverbs 4:10-19 (marking my son, wisdom, and wicked) and then we will list instructions for and benefits of seeking wisdom.
Pro 4:10 Hear, my son, and accept my words, that the years of your life may be many.
Pro 4:11 I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness.
Pro 4:12 When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble.
Pro 4:13 Keep hold of instruction; do not let go; guard her, for she is your life.
Pro 4:14 Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of the evil.
Pro 4:15 Avoid it; do not go on it; turn away from it and pass on.
Pro 4:16 For they cannot sleep unless they have done wrong; they are robbed of sleep unless they have made someone stumble.
Pro 4:17 For they eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
Pro 4:18 But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.
Pro 4:19 The way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know over what they stumble.
Instructions and benefits of seeking wisdom:
1.Accept my words-your years will be many
2.Keep Hold Of My Instruction
3.If you walk your steps will not be hampered
4. If you run you will not stumble
Instructions for avoiding wickedness, and list separately characteristics of the wicked.
It says to flat out avoid it, do walk in it, do not follow wickedness.
characteristics of the wicked:
they cannot sleep, they eat and drink wickedness and violence, they walk in darkness and do not know what they stumble over.
contrast the wicked and the righteous:
Wicked / Righteous
Cannot Sleep Rest
They Stumble Do Not Stumble
Walk in Darkness walk in light
Day 13
Read Proverbs 4:20:27 (marking my son, and heart)
Pro 4:20 My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.
Pro 4:21 Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart.
Pro 4:22 For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh.
Pro 4:23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
Pro 4:24 Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you.
Pro 4:25 Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.
Pro 4:26 Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure.
Pro 4:27 Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.
Note the instructions about "my sayings" or "my words" and their value to those who find them.
My words: Be attentive, Let them not escape your sight, and keep them in your heart.
The Value:They are LIFE to those who find them
They are healing to all their flesh
List the body parts that the author mentions and the instructions for each one Summarize how they relate to verse 22.
Ear
Eyes (Sight)
The Flesh
Your Feet
Heart
In order to have life, and healing of the flesh, I think you must honor the Lord with your whole self. Not just with words, not just in hearing, not just in doing, but with all things combined. Sometimes we think it's enough to sit in church and listen, sometimes we think it's enough to be the good guy that walks around helping out his neighbor while never hearing the word, but it's not good enough. We are to worship God with our whole self in order to receive what God has promised in verse 22. If we do not use all that God has given us to direct our path, we will fall into the path of the wicked. If we do not hold dear all that he has told us, we will stumble and fall. If you are thinking that going to church on Sunday morning is enough, your wrong. If that is seriously all that you desire of God, don't be surprised when you fall.
In the book of Proverbs we are given so much instruction, what will happen if you do good, what will happen if your do bad. Inevitably, we will still do bad even though we know what lies ahead. Inevitable we still won't dig deeper in the word, even though we are told the rewards that we will gain. Ask yourself, what am I doing right and what am I doing wrong. Because what is happening in your life, lies in your hands. God gave us instruction, its our choice as to whether or not we choose to follow it.
Prayer Requests:
Max and Lucia needs healing and strength
My family needs healing
Cara's friends who lost her husband
Melissa and Miranda finding a job
My brother is moving to Tulsa
Cindy Grizzle's Mom (Sue Earls)
Finances for my family to go to Massachusetts for a week this summer and help Ryan and Christy with Church planting.
Now...
Read Proverbs 4:10-19 (marking my son, wisdom, and wicked) and then we will list instructions for and benefits of seeking wisdom.
Pro 4:10 Hear, my son, and accept my words, that the years of your life may be many.
Pro 4:11 I have taught you the way of wisdom; I have led you in the paths of uprightness.
Pro 4:12 When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if you run, you will not stumble.
Pro 4:13 Keep hold of instruction; do not let go; guard her, for she is your life.
Pro 4:14 Do not enter the path of the wicked, and do not walk in the way of the evil.
Pro 4:15 Avoid it; do not go on it; turn away from it and pass on.
Pro 4:16 For they cannot sleep unless they have done wrong; they are robbed of sleep unless they have made someone stumble.
Pro 4:17 For they eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
Pro 4:18 But the path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, which shines brighter and brighter until full day.
Pro 4:19 The way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know over what they stumble.
Instructions and benefits of seeking wisdom:
1.Accept my words-your years will be many
2.Keep Hold Of My Instruction
3.If you walk your steps will not be hampered
4. If you run you will not stumble
Instructions for avoiding wickedness, and list separately characteristics of the wicked.
It says to flat out avoid it, do walk in it, do not follow wickedness.
characteristics of the wicked:
they cannot sleep, they eat and drink wickedness and violence, they walk in darkness and do not know what they stumble over.
contrast the wicked and the righteous:
Wicked / Righteous
Cannot Sleep Rest
They Stumble Do Not Stumble
Walk in Darkness walk in light
Day 13
Read Proverbs 4:20:27 (marking my son, and heart)
Pro 4:20 My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings.
Pro 4:21 Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart.
Pro 4:22 For they are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh.
Pro 4:23 Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
Pro 4:24 Put away from you crooked speech, and put devious talk far from you.
Pro 4:25 Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.
Pro 4:26 Ponder the path of your feet; then all your ways will be sure.
Pro 4:27 Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your foot away from evil.
Note the instructions about "my sayings" or "my words" and their value to those who find them.
My words: Be attentive, Let them not escape your sight, and keep them in your heart.
The Value:They are LIFE to those who find them
They are healing to all their flesh
List the body parts that the author mentions and the instructions for each one Summarize how they relate to verse 22.
Ear
Eyes (Sight)
The Flesh
Your Feet
Heart
In order to have life, and healing of the flesh, I think you must honor the Lord with your whole self. Not just with words, not just in hearing, not just in doing, but with all things combined. Sometimes we think it's enough to sit in church and listen, sometimes we think it's enough to be the good guy that walks around helping out his neighbor while never hearing the word, but it's not good enough. We are to worship God with our whole self in order to receive what God has promised in verse 22. If we do not use all that God has given us to direct our path, we will fall into the path of the wicked. If we do not hold dear all that he has told us, we will stumble and fall. If you are thinking that going to church on Sunday morning is enough, your wrong. If that is seriously all that you desire of God, don't be surprised when you fall.
In the book of Proverbs we are given so much instruction, what will happen if you do good, what will happen if your do bad. Inevitably, we will still do bad even though we know what lies ahead. Inevitable we still won't dig deeper in the word, even though we are told the rewards that we will gain. Ask yourself, what am I doing right and what am I doing wrong. Because what is happening in your life, lies in your hands. God gave us instruction, its our choice as to whether or not we choose to follow it.
Prayer Requests:
Max and Lucia needs healing and strength
My family needs healing
Cara's friends who lost her husband
Melissa and Miranda finding a job
My brother is moving to Tulsa
Cindy Grizzle's Mom (Sue Earls)
Finances for my family to go to Massachusetts for a week this summer and help Ryan and Christy with Church planting.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Proverbs Day 11
Day Four of Week Two....
Read Proverbs 4:1-9 today, marking my son, heart, instruction, teaching, understanding, commandments, and wisdom. These key words appear throughout Proverbs. Consider starting a running list of everything you learn about these words throughout your study of the book of Proverbs. Several other themes run through the book, so as you see them cropping up again, you can compile lists of everything you learn in all the chapters of Proverbs...
Pro 4:1 Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,
Pro 4:2 for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching.
Pro 4:3 When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother,
Pro 4:4 he taught me and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live.
Pro 4:5 Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.
Pro 4:6 Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.
Pro 4:7 The beginning of is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.
Pro 4:8 Prize her highly, and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.
Pro 4:9 She will place on your head a graceful garland; she will bestow on you a beautiful crown."
Now go back and read Proverbs 1:1
Pro 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:
and note the author: Solomon
Read Proverbs 4:3
When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother,
2Samuel 12:142Sa 12:14 Nevertheless, because by this deed you have utterly scorned the LORD, the child who is born to you shall die."
1 Chronicles 14:3-4 1Ch 14:3 And David took more wives in Jerusalem, and David fathered more sons and daughters.
1Ch 14:4 These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
Leave a comment answering the following questions.....
Can you figure out the author's father and mother?
Was he the only son his mother?
In light of these verses, what does "the only son in the sight of my mother" mean?
What do your think?
What actions does the author urge?
....now make a list of each acdtion and list the benefits of each action in a second column.
Do you want these benefits?
I will post my answers in the comments section. Do not read the comments until you have formed your own answers and opinions. I hope this will help you get into the study a little more, and not just read what I have studied. Leave your prayer requests in the comments section, click subscribe if you would like to be emailed when I post my blogs.
A prayer request was posted:
Please pray for Max and Lucia. Max needs healing and Lucia needs peace and strength. please keep them both in your prayers.
Continue to pray for me, I still lack a voice and hearing. Zach is much better, thanks for praying for him.
Continue to pray for Miranda and Melissa in their search for a job.
Pray for my brother David, he will be moving to Tulsa to take on a promotion.
Read Proverbs 4:1-9 today, marking my son, heart, instruction, teaching, understanding, commandments, and wisdom. These key words appear throughout Proverbs. Consider starting a running list of everything you learn about these words throughout your study of the book of Proverbs. Several other themes run through the book, so as you see them cropping up again, you can compile lists of everything you learn in all the chapters of Proverbs...
Pro 4:1 Hear, O sons, a father's instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight,
Pro 4:2 for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching.
Pro 4:3 When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother,
Pro 4:4 he taught me and said to me, "Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live.
Pro 4:5 Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth.
Pro 4:6 Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you.
Pro 4:7 The beginning of is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight.
Pro 4:8 Prize her highly, and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.
Pro 4:9 She will place on your head a graceful garland; she will bestow on you a beautiful crown."
Now go back and read Proverbs 1:1
Pro 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:
and note the author: Solomon
Read Proverbs 4:3
When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother,
2Samuel 12:142Sa 12:14 Nevertheless, because by this deed you have utterly scorned the LORD, the child who is born to you shall die."
1 Chronicles 14:3-4 1Ch 14:3 And David took more wives in Jerusalem, and David fathered more sons and daughters.
1Ch 14:4 These are the names of the children born to him in Jerusalem: Shammua, Shobab, Nathan, Solomon,
Leave a comment answering the following questions.....
Can you figure out the author's father and mother?
Was he the only son his mother?
In light of these verses, what does "the only son in the sight of my mother" mean?
What do your think?
What actions does the author urge?
....now make a list of each acdtion and list the benefits of each action in a second column.
Do you want these benefits?
I will post my answers in the comments section. Do not read the comments until you have formed your own answers and opinions. I hope this will help you get into the study a little more, and not just read what I have studied. Leave your prayer requests in the comments section, click subscribe if you would like to be emailed when I post my blogs.
A prayer request was posted:
Please pray for Max and Lucia. Max needs healing and Lucia needs peace and strength. please keep them both in your prayers.
Continue to pray for me, I still lack a voice and hearing. Zach is much better, thanks for praying for him.
Continue to pray for Miranda and Melissa in their search for a job.
Pray for my brother David, he will be moving to Tulsa to take on a promotion.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
PROVERBS DAY 10
We are week two day three of Proverbs.
Today we are going to read Proverbs 3:21-35, marking key words, including my son (wise), and references to the Lord. Continue looking for verses grouped around similar principles and subsequent good and bad consequences.
Pro 3:21 My son, do not lose sight of these-- keep sound wisdom and discretion,
Pro 3:22 and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.
Pro 3:23 Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble.
Pro 3:24 If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Pro 3:25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes,
Pro 3:26 for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.
Pro 3:27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.
Pro 3:28 Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it"--when you have it with you.
Pro 3:29 Do not plan evil against your neighbor, who dwells trustingly beside you.
Pro 3:30 Do not contend with a man for no reason, when he has done you no harm.
Pro 3:31 Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways,
Pro 3:32 for the devious person is an abomination to the LORD, but the upright are in his confidence.
Pro 3:33 The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
Pro 3:34 Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.
Pro 3:35 The wise will inherit honor, but fools get disgrace.
How do verse 27-30 relate to verses 31-35?
27-30 are instructions on what not to do to our neighbors
31-35 warn us of the wicked
I like verse 24. How many of us have trouble sleeping at night? What is keeping you from sleep? Are you worrying about finances, work, home, family, etc? If so, then we need to ask ourselves why. Are we not what we should be in God. Because this verse says that if we have sound wisdom and discretion, that we will have a sweet sleep. I work in pharmacy and I can't tell you how many sleep aids we sell on a daily basis. If people only knew they could have the best nights sleep ever, if they only had the sound wisdom and discretion that we receive from God. Why is it so easy for us to look to earthly things to take care of all of our needs, when all we need is Jesus.
NEIGHBOR-5. One of the human race; any one that needs our help, or to whom we have an opportunity of doing good. (webster dictionary)
The next thing that stood out to me was how we should treat our neighbor. If we have it to give today, we should not wait until tomorrow.
CONTEND, v.i. [L., to stretch. Gr., See Tend, Tenet.]
1. To strive, or to strive against; to struggle in opposition.
We should not contend with any man for no reason, when he has done you no harm. This says that we should not contend (strive against or struggle in opposition) for any reason. That's a pretty bold statement. In today's world I think everyone is contending with everyone else. We have to have better cell phones than they do, we have to have better technology than they do, we have to make more money, work out more and look better than they do, we have to take better vacations. Don't act like you are not guilty, most of us are guilty of that on a daily basis. We are suppose to love our neighbor as we love ourself, not try to be better than they are. Your $500 phone, doesn't mean jack to the homeless who are starving. That verse says that we should not contend for any reason. So we are not allowed an excuse to be anything less than what God expects us to be.
verse 27, do not with hold good from those to whom it is due when it is whithin your power to do it.
WOW>>lets ponder that for a moment. I want you to take a minute and write down in your journal or on a peice of paper the good things that you think you are with holding from those to whom it is due, when it is within your power to do it.
Tomorrow we will read Proverbs 4:1-9
Today we are going to read Proverbs 3:21-35, marking key words, including my son (wise), and references to the Lord. Continue looking for verses grouped around similar principles and subsequent good and bad consequences.
Pro 3:21 My son, do not lose sight of these-- keep sound wisdom and discretion,
Pro 3:22 and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck.
Pro 3:23 Then you will walk on your way securely, and your foot will not stumble.
Pro 3:24 If you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet.
Pro 3:25 Do not be afraid of sudden terror or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes,
Pro 3:26 for the LORD will be your confidence and will keep your foot from being caught.
Pro 3:27 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to do it.
Pro 3:28 Do not say to your neighbor, "Go, and come again, tomorrow I will give it"--when you have it with you.
Pro 3:29 Do not plan evil against your neighbor, who dwells trustingly beside you.
Pro 3:30 Do not contend with a man for no reason, when he has done you no harm.
Pro 3:31 Do not envy a man of violence and do not choose any of his ways,
Pro 3:32 for the devious person is an abomination to the LORD, but the upright are in his confidence.
Pro 3:33 The LORD's curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous.
Pro 3:34 Toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favor.
Pro 3:35 The wise will inherit honor, but fools get disgrace.
How do verse 27-30 relate to verses 31-35?
27-30 are instructions on what not to do to our neighbors
31-35 warn us of the wicked
I like verse 24. How many of us have trouble sleeping at night? What is keeping you from sleep? Are you worrying about finances, work, home, family, etc? If so, then we need to ask ourselves why. Are we not what we should be in God. Because this verse says that if we have sound wisdom and discretion, that we will have a sweet sleep. I work in pharmacy and I can't tell you how many sleep aids we sell on a daily basis. If people only knew they could have the best nights sleep ever, if they only had the sound wisdom and discretion that we receive from God. Why is it so easy for us to look to earthly things to take care of all of our needs, when all we need is Jesus.
NEIGHBOR-5. One of the human race; any one that needs our help, or to whom we have an opportunity of doing good. (webster dictionary)
The next thing that stood out to me was how we should treat our neighbor. If we have it to give today, we should not wait until tomorrow.
CONTEND, v.i. [L., to stretch. Gr., See Tend, Tenet.]
1. To strive, or to strive against; to struggle in opposition.
We should not contend with any man for no reason, when he has done you no harm. This says that we should not contend (strive against or struggle in opposition) for any reason. That's a pretty bold statement. In today's world I think everyone is contending with everyone else. We have to have better cell phones than they do, we have to have better technology than they do, we have to make more money, work out more and look better than they do, we have to take better vacations. Don't act like you are not guilty, most of us are guilty of that on a daily basis. We are suppose to love our neighbor as we love ourself, not try to be better than they are. Your $500 phone, doesn't mean jack to the homeless who are starving. That verse says that we should not contend for any reason. So we are not allowed an excuse to be anything less than what God expects us to be.
verse 27, do not with hold good from those to whom it is due when it is whithin your power to do it.
WOW>>lets ponder that for a moment. I want you to take a minute and write down in your journal or on a peice of paper the good things that you think you are with holding from those to whom it is due, when it is within your power to do it.
Tomorrow we will read Proverbs 4:1-9
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Proverbs Day 9
It's been a long day, and truly I don't feel like reading tonight. Sometimes you just have to get yourself into the routine. Just like I am going to have to get back into the routine of working out three days a week, as soon as we are better. Zach and I are not feeling well. Zach has been running fever all day, so please keep us both in your prayers. Pray for Melissa Hendrix, she is a little under the weather today as well. If you guys have any prayer requests fell free to post them so we can pray for you.
Today we are reading Proverbs 3:13-20 It's just seven verses, so it won't take long. Mark the same words that we marked in the first 12 verses. List all you learn about wisdom. Notice that these verses are not instructions, but they do contain principles for living.
Pro 3:13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,
Pro 3:14 for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold.
Pro 3:15 She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Pro 3:16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
Pro 3:17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Pro 3:18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.
Pro 3:19 The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens;
Pro 3:20 by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew.
WISDOM, n. s as z. [G. See Wise.]
1. The right use or exercise of knowledge; the choice of laudable ends, and of the best means to accomplish them. This is wisdom in act, effect, or practice. If wisdom is to be considered as a faculty of the mind, it is the faculty of discerning or judging what is most just, proper and useful, and if it is to be considered as an acquirement, it is the knowledge and use of what is best, most just, most proper, most conducive to prosperity or happiness. Wisdom in the first sense, or practical wisdom, is nearly synonymous with discretion. I differs somewhat from prudence, in this respect; prudence is the exercise of sound judgment in avoiding evils; wisdom is the exercise of sound judgment either in avoiding evils or attempting good. Prudence then is a species, of which wisdom is the genus.
Knowledge
KNOWL'EDGE, n. nol'lej.
1. A clear and certain perception of that which exists, or of truth and fact; the perception of the connection and agreement, or disagreement and repugnancy of our ideas.
UNDERSTAND'ING, ppr.
1. Comprehending; apprehending the ideas or sense of another, or of a writing; learning or being informed.
In this definition of wisdom is says that wisdom is the right use or exercise of knowledge. In home group we were discussing the difference between wisdom and knowledge. What I get from this definition is, who shows us how to use or exercise knowledge? God of Course. It is our job to obtain the knowledge by reading and teachings, but it is God who gives us the wisdom on how to use the knowledge in which we have gained. Some people think that wisdom is knowledge is the same thing, but obviously you have to have knowledge before you can obtain wisdom.
Matthew Henry says that is far more greater to have wisdom than any earthly thing our heart desires. Think about it, if our minds filled with knowledge of Gods word and God then gives us the wisdom on how to use it. It is limitless, on what you can do, who you can reach, how you get through life. As my dad says, show someone how to fix it so next time they can fix it themselves. My dad is that guy, the guy everyone calls when they need something fixed, from air conditioners, to cars, to refrigerators, he has pretty much fixed a little bit of everything. Imagine being the person with all of the knowledge of the bible and having the wisdom of God on how to use it. Anyone can read the bible, but only those who fear the Lord and believe in him will be given the spiritual wisdom on how to use it. What would you be able to fix, how many people would call you up, because they in lack of knowledge and wisdom are seeking someone who could help. Isn't that far greater than anything we have here on earth. The more you dig in, the more you will rely on God, and not be so scared about every bit of life that is coming at you. My dad doesn't have much fear of things breaking down, because he can fix most of it.
It took wisdom, knowledge, and understanding for the Lord to create the Earth. It is going to take that for us to live on this earth that he created.
Today we are reading Proverbs 3:13-20 It's just seven verses, so it won't take long. Mark the same words that we marked in the first 12 verses. List all you learn about wisdom. Notice that these verses are not instructions, but they do contain principles for living.
Pro 3:13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding,
Pro 3:14 for the gain from her is better than gain from silver and her profit better than gold.
Pro 3:15 She is more precious than jewels, and nothing you desire can compare with her.
Pro 3:16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor.
Pro 3:17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace.
Pro 3:18 She is a tree of life to those who lay hold of her; those who hold her fast are called blessed.
Pro 3:19 The LORD by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding he established the heavens;
Pro 3:20 by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew.
WISDOM, n. s as z. [G. See Wise.]
1. The right use or exercise of knowledge; the choice of laudable ends, and of the best means to accomplish them. This is wisdom in act, effect, or practice. If wisdom is to be considered as a faculty of the mind, it is the faculty of discerning or judging what is most just, proper and useful, and if it is to be considered as an acquirement, it is the knowledge and use of what is best, most just, most proper, most conducive to prosperity or happiness. Wisdom in the first sense, or practical wisdom, is nearly synonymous with discretion. I differs somewhat from prudence, in this respect; prudence is the exercise of sound judgment in avoiding evils; wisdom is the exercise of sound judgment either in avoiding evils or attempting good. Prudence then is a species, of which wisdom is the genus.
Knowledge
KNOWL'EDGE, n. nol'lej.
1. A clear and certain perception of that which exists, or of truth and fact; the perception of the connection and agreement, or disagreement and repugnancy of our ideas.
UNDERSTAND'ING, ppr.
1. Comprehending; apprehending the ideas or sense of another, or of a writing; learning or being informed.
In this definition of wisdom is says that wisdom is the right use or exercise of knowledge. In home group we were discussing the difference between wisdom and knowledge. What I get from this definition is, who shows us how to use or exercise knowledge? God of Course. It is our job to obtain the knowledge by reading and teachings, but it is God who gives us the wisdom on how to use the knowledge in which we have gained. Some people think that wisdom is knowledge is the same thing, but obviously you have to have knowledge before you can obtain wisdom.
Matthew Henry says that is far more greater to have wisdom than any earthly thing our heart desires. Think about it, if our minds filled with knowledge of Gods word and God then gives us the wisdom on how to use it. It is limitless, on what you can do, who you can reach, how you get through life. As my dad says, show someone how to fix it so next time they can fix it themselves. My dad is that guy, the guy everyone calls when they need something fixed, from air conditioners, to cars, to refrigerators, he has pretty much fixed a little bit of everything. Imagine being the person with all of the knowledge of the bible and having the wisdom of God on how to use it. Anyone can read the bible, but only those who fear the Lord and believe in him will be given the spiritual wisdom on how to use it. What would you be able to fix, how many people would call you up, because they in lack of knowledge and wisdom are seeking someone who could help. Isn't that far greater than anything we have here on earth. The more you dig in, the more you will rely on God, and not be so scared about every bit of life that is coming at you. My dad doesn't have much fear of things breaking down, because he can fix most of it.
It took wisdom, knowledge, and understanding for the Lord to create the Earth. It is going to take that for us to live on this earth that he created.
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