CHAPTER THIRTY-ONE
Proverbs 31 has a lot to say about women. How fitting that the book ends with a picture of a woman of great wisdom, many skills, and great compassion. As you tread through this chapter you see all kinds of traits that make this woman very attractive. She has accomplished so much, maybe more than you could ever see yourself accomplishing. It would surprise us however that her appearance is never mentioned. See what makes this women truly beautiful, is her character.
The book of Proverbs begins with the command to fear the Lord, and it ends with someone fulfilling this command. If all of us will take this woman's qualities and combine them with an awe inspiring view of God, it will lead to a life filled with joy, honor, success, and self worth.
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Saturday, November 15, 2008
CHAPTER THIRTY
This Proverb was written by Agur. The origin of these sayings is not clear. Nothing is known about Agur except that he was a wise teacher who may have come from Lemuel's kingdom. Lemuel penned the sayings in Proverbs 31. Little is known about Lemuel as well, except that he was a king who received wise teachings from his mother. His name means "devoted to God." Some believe both Agur and Lemuel were both from the kingdom of Massa in northern Arabia.
Right out of the gate Agur shows us his true emotions and thoughts. Haven't we all said this a time or two. I am weary, O God; I am weary and worn out, O God. When it comes to life in general I don't feel like I know anything! What's going on? How did I get here. If there was ever a good time to do it, beam me up Scotty. The reality is that as small as we are and as overwhelming as life gets sometimes, God cares. If we will just trust Him and listen, He will protect us and lead us down the right path.
Agur begs God for two things. (1) Never tell a lie. (2) Don't give me riches and don't give me poverty. Give me just enough to satisfy my needs. He says in verse 9, if I grow rich I may deny you and if I am poor I might steel. Either way we do not honor the Holy One. By falling into the first category, telling lies, we do not imitate our Father in heaven, we imitate Satan the father of lies. A life built on lies is really a funnel aimed straight toward hell. At the top of the funnel there is all kinds of room to move, but slowly you slide into a narrow tunnel that takes you and spits you out. O that we would just do it God's way. Save yourself some heartache and let the master lead and guide you.
PB
This Proverb was written by Agur. The origin of these sayings is not clear. Nothing is known about Agur except that he was a wise teacher who may have come from Lemuel's kingdom. Lemuel penned the sayings in Proverbs 31. Little is known about Lemuel as well, except that he was a king who received wise teachings from his mother. His name means "devoted to God." Some believe both Agur and Lemuel were both from the kingdom of Massa in northern Arabia.
Right out of the gate Agur shows us his true emotions and thoughts. Haven't we all said this a time or two. I am weary, O God; I am weary and worn out, O God. When it comes to life in general I don't feel like I know anything! What's going on? How did I get here. If there was ever a good time to do it, beam me up Scotty. The reality is that as small as we are and as overwhelming as life gets sometimes, God cares. If we will just trust Him and listen, He will protect us and lead us down the right path.
Agur begs God for two things. (1) Never tell a lie. (2) Don't give me riches and don't give me poverty. Give me just enough to satisfy my needs. He says in verse 9, if I grow rich I may deny you and if I am poor I might steel. Either way we do not honor the Holy One. By falling into the first category, telling lies, we do not imitate our Father in heaven, we imitate Satan the father of lies. A life built on lies is really a funnel aimed straight toward hell. At the top of the funnel there is all kinds of room to move, but slowly you slide into a narrow tunnel that takes you and spits you out. O that we would just do it God's way. Save yourself some heartache and let the master lead and guide you.
PB
Friday, November 14, 2008
CHAPTER TWENTY-NINE
Verse 18: When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful. What exactly is divine guidance? "Divine guidance" refers to words from God received by prophets. Where there is ignorance or rejection of God, crime and sin run rampant. Public morality depends on the knowledge of God, but it also depends on keeping God's laws. In order for nations and individuals to function well, people must know God's ways and keep his rules. Having God's Word means little if we are not obeying it.
Verse 18: When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful. What exactly is divine guidance? "Divine guidance" refers to words from God received by prophets. Where there is ignorance or rejection of God, crime and sin run rampant. Public morality depends on the knowledge of God, but it also depends on keeping God's laws. In order for nations and individuals to function well, people must know God's ways and keep his rules. Having God's Word means little if we are not obeying it.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
CHAPTER TWENTY-EIGHT
To be heard or not to be heard, that is the question? Verse 9 says that God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law. If you plan on going right back to hang out with your sin the moment you get off your knees, the likely hood that your prayers are going to land anywhere but the trash can are highly unlikely. When we walk away from our sin and follow Christ, He willingly listens to us. In fact what closes His ears is not the depth of our sin, it's our secret desire to do it again. It's important to remember that God hears our intents as clearly as He hears our words.
Don't let anything hinder your prayer life with the Creator of the Universe. If there was ever anyone you need to listen to you, it's Him. Examine your heart and let God cleanse it.
To be heard or not to be heard, that is the question? Verse 9 says that God detests the prayers of a person who ignores the law. If you plan on going right back to hang out with your sin the moment you get off your knees, the likely hood that your prayers are going to land anywhere but the trash can are highly unlikely. When we walk away from our sin and follow Christ, He willingly listens to us. In fact what closes His ears is not the depth of our sin, it's our secret desire to do it again. It's important to remember that God hears our intents as clearly as He hears our words.
Don't let anything hinder your prayer life with the Creator of the Universe. If there was ever anyone you need to listen to you, it's Him. Examine your heart and let God cleanse it.
Monday, November 3, 2008
Well, I was doing pretty good and then I fell off the blog wagon.
CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN
Verses 1 & 2 basically state that it's way better for you to receive praise from others. It's just not cool or biblical to praise yourself.
What is cool, at least after it's hot, is iron sharpening iron. Verse 17: As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Sometimes when we are being honest enough to help each other through life, a little heat from the friction takes place. God has put friends in our lives to make us better. When we are the only ones looking at ourselves, we tend to pass over the things we don't want to admit are there. When our voice of motivation is the only voice available, we can't argue with, "Lets put it off until tomorrow."
Accountability is key. Find it and unlock your potential.
PB
CHAPTER TWENTY-SEVEN
Verses 1 & 2 basically state that it's way better for you to receive praise from others. It's just not cool or biblical to praise yourself.
What is cool, at least after it's hot, is iron sharpening iron. Verse 17: As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. Sometimes when we are being honest enough to help each other through life, a little heat from the friction takes place. God has put friends in our lives to make us better. When we are the only ones looking at ourselves, we tend to pass over the things we don't want to admit are there. When our voice of motivation is the only voice available, we can't argue with, "Lets put it off until tomorrow."
Accountability is key. Find it and unlock your potential.
PB
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