From: "Phil Rembleski" <PHIl@rescuechurchofchrist.org>
To: "1111RESCUEMEMBERS"
Sent: Mon, Jan 23, 2023 at 6:03 AM
Subject: 1-23-23 THOUGHTS
1-23-23 THOUGHTS
In a proverb, one thing is set over against another. It teaches by contrast. Proverbs are usually short and powerful. They were used by the Hebrews to teach via memory. The very repetition of the saying of them was their value. So this morning, some proverbs of Solomon for us to consider. I find it helpful to read them over and over for a time.
Prov 10:1-21 The proverbs of Solomon.
A wise son makes a father glad, But a foolish son is a grief to his mother.
2 Ill-gotten gains do not profit, But righteousness delivers from death.
3 The LORD will not allow the righteous to hunger, But He will reject the craving of the wicked.
4 Poor is he who works with a negligent hand, But the hand of the diligent makes rich.
5 He who gathers in summer is a son who acts wisely, But he who sleeps in harvest is a son who acts shamefully.
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
7 The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot.
8 The wise of heart will receive commands, But a babbling fool will be ruined.
9 He who walks in integrity walks securely, But he who perverts his ways will be found out.
10 He who winks the eye causes trouble, And a babbling fool will be ruined.
11 The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, But the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
12 Hatred stirs up strife, But love covers all transgressions.
13 On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, But a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding.
14 Wise men store up knowledge, But with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand.
15 The rich man’s wealth is his fortress, The ruin of the poor is their poverty.
16 The wages of the righteous is life, The income of the wicked, punishment.
17 He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, But he who ignores reproof goes astray.
18 He who conceals hatred has lying lips, And he who spreads slander is a fool.
19 When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, But he who restrains his lips is wise.
20 The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, The heart of the wicked is worth little.
21 The lips of the righteous feed many, But fools die for lack of understanding.
My Prayer:
Lord help us to be wise in You. May we diligently seek you and your wisdom. You have given us life in Christ Jesus, may we pursue with our all, the true meaning of this life. Make us alive in Jesus. May we not die because we never took the time to understand. Empower us, O God, store up the knowledge of you and your way, and to be pleasing in your sight. Help us to receive commands from the Mind that is Wisdom. In Jesus' blessed name, Amen.