I forgot to put this up yesterday, so here is my blog of yesterdays study.
Really, this whole chapter was interesting, but there were three things that really stood out in my mind. the first is Proverbs 3:11-12
"My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction: for whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth."
When I first read this, it made me think of Revelations 3:19 which says;
"As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent."
Let me ask you a question. When you were a child and your parents were going to discipline you, what did they tell you before hand? I am doing this because I love you. Right? When I was younger, I was like, "yeah Right. if they loved me they would let me get away with everything."
However, as I got older I realized that discipline is for our own good for for instruction so we can learn from our mistakes and be a stronger person. I think that is exactly why God says that he punishes us because he loves us. So, the next time God is punishing you, remember that it is because he loves you and cares very much about your well being. You will come out on the other side a much purer and refined Christian because of God's LOVE.
The second verse that stood out to me was Proverbs 3:27
"Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it."
This verse really made me think of that story in Matthew where that man went and pounded on his neighbors door until he gave him some bread for his guest. We really need to be more giving. When the cry for help first comes, lets remember to ask ourselves the question, "what would Jesus do?"
God Bless
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Thursday, October 1, 2009
proverbs 2:1-8
I read proverbs chapter 2 today. That really is an amazing chapter but, I would really like to focus on verses 1-8.
"My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; if thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous; he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints." (Proverbs 2:1-8)
I think these are excelent for anyone to take to heart, but esspecially for the student who is seeking to advance in the area of study. If students were to look to God for understanding, I believe God would help them to see and understand. I know that when I took a test, if I was in constant prayer to God, I was at peace and I was able to do better on the exam. BUt I do not believe this is only talking about school. I think it really is talking about understading the ways of God and his written word. Lets try to open up our minds to God more often and see where he takes us.
God Bless
"My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; so that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; if thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous; he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints." (Proverbs 2:1-8)
I think these are excelent for anyone to take to heart, but esspecially for the student who is seeking to advance in the area of study. If students were to look to God for understanding, I believe God would help them to see and understand. I know that when I took a test, if I was in constant prayer to God, I was at peace and I was able to do better on the exam. BUt I do not believe this is only talking about school. I think it really is talking about understading the ways of God and his written word. Lets try to open up our minds to God more often and see where he takes us.
God Bless
Proverbs 1:10, 2:1-8
Today I read the comment that E.G. White has on Proverbs 1:10 and it was so powerful, I thought I should share what she says with you.
"Her the voice of God: 'My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.' (proverbs 1:10 Those who are controlled by the spirit of God are to keep their perceptive faculties awake: for the time has come when their integrity and loyalty to God and to one another will be tested. Do not commit the least injustice in order to gain and advantage for yourselves. Do unto others, in small matters as well as in great, as you would that others should do unto you. God says, 'Ye are my witnesses.' You are to act in my place.
Could the curtain be rolled back, you would see the heavenly universe looking with intense interest upon the one who is tempted. If you do not yield to the enemy, there is joy in heaven. When the first suggestion of wrong is heard, dart a prayer to heaven, and then firmly resist the temptation to tamper with the principles condemned in God's Word. THe first time the temptation comes, meet it in such a decided manner hat it will never be repeated. Turn from he one who has ventured to present wrong practices to you. Resolutely turn from the tempter, saying, I must separate from your influence; for I know you are not walking in the footsteps of our Savior.
Even though you may not feel able to speak a word to those who are working on wrong principles, leave them. Your withdrawal and silence may do more then words. Nehemiah refused to associate with those who were untrue to principle, and he would not permit his workmen to associate with them. The love and fear of God were his safeguard. He lived and worked as in view of the unseen world. And David said, 'I have set the Lord always before me.'
Dare to be a Daniel. Dare to stand alone. Thus, as did Moses, you will endure the seeing of Him who is invisible. But a cowardly and silent reserve before evil associates, while you listen to their devices, makes you one with them.
Have courage to do right. The Lord's promise is more valuable tan gold and silver to all who are doers of His Word. Let all regard it as a great honor to be acknowledged by God as His children." (RH May 9, 1899)
Take this to heart. It really makes me think about who might be having an evil influence over me. Let us also pray for one another that we can escape from the evil temptations of the Devil.
God Bless
"Her the voice of God: 'My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.' (proverbs 1:10 Those who are controlled by the spirit of God are to keep their perceptive faculties awake: for the time has come when their integrity and loyalty to God and to one another will be tested. Do not commit the least injustice in order to gain and advantage for yourselves. Do unto others, in small matters as well as in great, as you would that others should do unto you. God says, 'Ye are my witnesses.' You are to act in my place.
Could the curtain be rolled back, you would see the heavenly universe looking with intense interest upon the one who is tempted. If you do not yield to the enemy, there is joy in heaven. When the first suggestion of wrong is heard, dart a prayer to heaven, and then firmly resist the temptation to tamper with the principles condemned in God's Word. THe first time the temptation comes, meet it in such a decided manner hat it will never be repeated. Turn from he one who has ventured to present wrong practices to you. Resolutely turn from the tempter, saying, I must separate from your influence; for I know you are not walking in the footsteps of our Savior.
Even though you may not feel able to speak a word to those who are working on wrong principles, leave them. Your withdrawal and silence may do more then words. Nehemiah refused to associate with those who were untrue to principle, and he would not permit his workmen to associate with them. The love and fear of God were his safeguard. He lived and worked as in view of the unseen world. And David said, 'I have set the Lord always before me.'
Dare to be a Daniel. Dare to stand alone. Thus, as did Moses, you will endure the seeing of Him who is invisible. But a cowardly and silent reserve before evil associates, while you listen to their devices, makes you one with them.
Have courage to do right. The Lord's promise is more valuable tan gold and silver to all who are doers of His Word. Let all regard it as a great honor to be acknowledged by God as His children." (RH May 9, 1899)
Take this to heart. It really makes me think about who might be having an evil influence over me. Let us also pray for one another that we can escape from the evil temptations of the Devil.
God Bless
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