The righteous is delivered out of trouble, and the wicked cometh in his stead. If I’m reading this correctly, this proverb states that the righteous are saved from trouble and the wicked take their place. There are stories we might think of, like the time when Haman was hung in gallows that he had preparedContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 11:8”
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Considering Proverbs 11:7
When a wicked man dieth, his expectation shall perish: and the hope of unjust men perisheth. The wording of this is a little strange. We might say that when a wicked man dies, his hopes die with him. When he dies, the hope that others had in him also perishes. For example, a wicked leaderContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 11:7”
Considering Proverbs 11:5-6
The righteousness of the perfect shall direct his way: but the wicked shall fall by his own wickedness. The righteousness of the upright shall deliver them: but transgressors shall be taken in their own naughtiness. The preservation of the righteous and the destruction of the wicked is a common theme within the proverbs. As IContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 11:5-6”
Considering Proverbs 11:4
Riches profit not in the day of wrath: but righteousness delivereth from death. I think of a passage in Isaiah 2 that says, “in that day they will cast their idols of silver and their idols of gold which they made everyone for himself to worship to the moles and to the bats; to goContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 11:4”
Considering Proverbs 11:3
The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them. The upright are guided by their integrity. The transgressors are destroyed by their perverseness. These sorts of contrasting proverbs are interesting because as a Christian, I know that we are all sinners. I know what it is like toContinue reading “Considering Proverbs 11:3”
Considering Proverbs 11:2
When pride cometh, then cometh shame: but with the lowly is wisdom. This reminds me of something Jesus said. “I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight.” In Matthew Chapter 11,Continue reading “Considering Proverbs 11:2”
The 7 Churches of Revelation: Reflect, Discuss, and Expect a Revival
There is a wealth of understanding for us in the letters of Jesus to the 7 churches of Revelation and in the Book of Revelation in totality–a book that reveals Jesus, the nature of the true church, the nature of the unfaithful church, and the results both can expect. As it pertains to the lettersContinue reading “The 7 Churches of Revelation: Reflect, Discuss, and Expect a Revival”
The 7 Churches of Revelation: I Was a Lukewarm Laodicean Too
There is none like Jesus. He is worthy of our full devotion, yet we often take Him for granted. I know I did. Sometimes I think about the years I wasted and I regret it. Sometimes I think about choices I made that hinder my ability to serve Him even now as I’d like to.Continue reading “The 7 Churches of Revelation: I Was a Lukewarm Laodicean Too”
The 7 Churches of Revelation: Laodicea
14 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God; 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. 16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither coldContinue reading “The 7 Churches of Revelation: Laodicea”
The 7 Churches of Revelation: I Have Fallen Short of Philadelphia’s Patience Too
When I first read about the 7 churches of Revelation seriously, one of the first things that stood out to me about Philadelphia was their keeping to the “word of the Lord’s patience.” Patience is not a virtue I naturally possess, and I still seek Jesus to cultivate more patience within me. Because of myContinue reading “The 7 Churches of Revelation: I Have Fallen Short of Philadelphia’s Patience Too”
Jesus Alone 