The father's instruction to his son in the first four verses of Chapter 7 encourages him to be active in developing an intimate relationship wisdom. Keep, treasure, bind, write, say, and call. With the words, keep, treasure, bind and write, the following actions are encouraged. Keep- to build a hedge as with thorns around the... Continue Reading →
Proverbs 6:6-11 The ways of the ant are deemed wise. Her intelligence is seen in the simple acts of providing and gathering. When observing ants, they always seem to be rushing back and forth. This is not random, there is a purpose to their hurrying about. The ant prepares herself for that which is to... Continue Reading →
“For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey and her mouth is smoother than oil…” (Proverbs 5:3) The immoral woman of Proverbs 5 appears very desirable. The thought of fulfilling the lust of the flesh is like an addict craving a drug to achieve the high their body yearns for. Initially, it provides carnal... Continue Reading →
In Proverbs 3:13-18 the value that godly wisdom offers surpasses anything that this world may. Her profit is better than silver and gold, she is more valuable than rubies and anything that man may desire, cannot compare to her. She offers longevity of life, not necessarily a long life here upon this earth but rather,... Continue Reading →
There is a contrast of paths spoken of in Proverbs 2. Paths of justice, paths of uprightness, devious paths, paths of the dead, paths of life, and paths of righteousness. The instruction of the father in Proverbs 2 is intended to help us choose the godly path of justice, uprightness, life and righteousness, while abstaining... Continue Reading →
We live in a judgmental society, while I do not believe this to be a new trend, the culture we live in offers greater opportunities to express judgement. Most judgement involves evaluating the motives of others. While some cases may be clear based on the evidence one has produced, others are not. We cannot read... Continue Reading →
Paul lists several behaviors that could disqualify one from inheriting the Kingdom of God. Although this list is not exhaustive, these actions, along with others mentioned in Galatians 5 as "works of the flesh," result in loss of the inheritance. Being born again in Christ is best because, in our former state, we are not... Continue Reading →
Living a life characterized by self-sacrifice should be the natural response to one motivated by the sacrifice of Jesus. "If anyone wishes to follow me, he must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me." Matthew 16:24 These acts of self-denial, cross-bearing, and following are not optional. We are called to a life of... Continue Reading →
“For since the law has but a shadow of the good things to come instead of the true form of these realities, it can never, by the same sacrifices that are continually offered every year, make perfect those who draw near. Otherwise, would they not have ceased to be offered, since the worshipers, having once... Continue Reading →
Paul warned the elders of the church in Ephesus, "For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come among you, not sparing the flock. Also, from among yourselves men will rise up, speaking perverse things, to draw away the disciples after themselves." (Acts 20:29) Paul was genuinely concerned about false teaching, coming... Continue Reading →
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