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Proverbs 27:
True friendship.
True friendship is a treasure and a bona fide blessing from God.
(and rare)
True friendship.
True friendship is a treasure and a bona fide blessing from God.
(and rare)
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Pr 27:8
Like a bird that strays from it's nest is a man who stays from his home. ESV
Listen to this ones, brothers. Wise words!
Like a bird that strays from it's nest is a man who stays from his home. ESV
Listen to this ones, brothers. Wise words!
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Pr 27:1
"Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring." NIV
Wise words.
"Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring." NIV
Wise words.
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Proverbs 27:
(edited and messed up this entry on Saturday 12/1/18 @12:10pm)
It seems in editing this entry, that i've done deleted it entirely hahaaaa
It was about making glad the heart of God. I just found quite by accident a daily devotional online titled that very name.
How utterly delightful is THAT??!!
That, by the way, is our purpose here on earth, isn't it? And that is to make glad and bless God's very heart, isn't it?
I went ahead and ordered the devotional.
It made my heart just to read about what was inside.
God bless us, ev'ry one
"My son, be wise, and MAKE MY HEART GLAD, that I may answer him that reproacheth me." ~Pr 27:11
(edited and messed up this entry on Saturday 12/1/18 @12:10pm)
It seems in editing this entry, that i've done deleted it entirely hahaaaa
It was about making glad the heart of God. I just found quite by accident a daily devotional online titled that very name.
How utterly delightful is THAT??!!
That, by the way, is our purpose here on earth, isn't it? And that is to make glad and bless God's very heart, isn't it?
I went ahead and ordered the devotional.
It made my heart just to read about what was inside.
God bless us, ev'ry one
"My son, be wise, and MAKE MY HEART GLAD, that I may answer him that reproacheth me." ~Pr 27:11
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Proverbs 27:
Making God's heart glad.
Is there anything ELSE that is more crucial than this (making our heavenly Father's heart "glad"?). To NOT do this, and this being our bottom-line aim, it is a bit like "spiritual autism", is it not?
Kinda' like being "oblivious" to God, as we claim to be doing ALL "for" Him? Yet oblivious to His presence.
What does "praying without ceasing" MEAN, after all? Is it not to engage in on-going heart, mind, and soul raised to God in a glad recognition of, and joyful celebration of Him?
If so, we aim to seek to "make His heart glad", isn't that true?
"My son, be wise, and MAKE MY HEART GLAD, that I may answer him that reproacheth me." ~Pr 27:11
Making God's heart glad.
Is there anything ELSE that is more crucial than this (making our heavenly Father's heart "glad"?). To NOT do this, and this being our bottom-line aim, it is a bit like "spiritual autism", is it not?
Kinda' like being "oblivious" to God, as we claim to be doing ALL "for" Him? Yet oblivious to His presence.
What does "praying without ceasing" MEAN, after all? Is it not to engage in on-going heart, mind, and soul raised to God in a glad recognition of, and joyful celebration of Him?
If so, we aim to seek to "make His heart glad", isn't that true?
"My son, be wise, and MAKE MY HEART GLAD, that I may answer him that reproacheth me." ~Pr 27:11
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"Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous; but who is able to stand before envy?" (Pro 27:4)
At least with an angry, wrathful man, people are forewarned to avoid him lest he lash out at them for some supposed wrong he thinks they might have done to him, but the envious man is like a serpent slithering in tall grass. You just never know when he might strike.
Envy is ugly in all of its manifestations. It led to the death of Cain's brother Abel, whose offering was well-pleasing to the Lord while his own was rejected. It led to Esau and his progeny hating the people of Israel because God had chosen them over the Arabs to make his covenants with. Today, millions are dead because of the adherents of the Moon God. How the Pharisees and the Sadducees envied the successes of Jesus Christ. Consider the misfortune of Joseph, all because his brothers were zealous of a coat of many colors--and he would have died at their hands--except for God's hand in preserving Israel through Joseph. His brothers had meant evil against Joseph, but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, to save much people alive.
If we are faithfully serving God in whatever capacity God has called us, and are being blessed through it--others will envy us and seek our hurt. But bless God, He is still in the business of meaning His plans for good, and will see us through, even though an army might assail against us.
Paul dealt with envy in his ministry, "If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself" (1Ti 6:3-5 KJV).
Lord, You have opened unto us a great door of ministry--even this final mission field called the internet--and yet, there are many adversaries. Give us strength, Lord, to weather the storm and minister as You have directed until the day when our ministry here or there is over. Bless our work, Lord, with the saving of much souls for Your glory. Amen.
At least with an angry, wrathful man, people are forewarned to avoid him lest he lash out at them for some supposed wrong he thinks they might have done to him, but the envious man is like a serpent slithering in tall grass. You just never know when he might strike.
Envy is ugly in all of its manifestations. It led to the death of Cain's brother Abel, whose offering was well-pleasing to the Lord while his own was rejected. It led to Esau and his progeny hating the people of Israel because God had chosen them over the Arabs to make his covenants with. Today, millions are dead because of the adherents of the Moon God. How the Pharisees and the Sadducees envied the successes of Jesus Christ. Consider the misfortune of Joseph, all because his brothers were zealous of a coat of many colors--and he would have died at their hands--except for God's hand in preserving Israel through Joseph. His brothers had meant evil against Joseph, but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, to save much people alive.
If we are faithfully serving God in whatever capacity God has called us, and are being blessed through it--others will envy us and seek our hurt. But bless God, He is still in the business of meaning His plans for good, and will see us through, even though an army might assail against us.
Paul dealt with envy in his ministry, "If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings, Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself" (1Ti 6:3-5 KJV).
Lord, You have opened unto us a great door of ministry--even this final mission field called the internet--and yet, there are many adversaries. Give us strength, Lord, to weather the storm and minister as You have directed until the day when our ministry here or there is over. Bless our work, Lord, with the saving of much souls for Your glory. Amen.
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Amen. Praying in agreement.
Powerful message. It brings to mind what was most likely Lucifer's downfall. He "envied" the living God. HE wanted to BE God and to de-throne Him, and to be worshiped as God is.
Yes, envy is an oooogly thing. And yes, it "slithers", just like that ol' serpent in the Garden of Eden did.
Powerful message. It brings to mind what was most likely Lucifer's downfall. He "envied" the living God. HE wanted to BE God and to de-throne Him, and to be worshiped as God is.
Yes, envy is an oooogly thing. And yes, it "slithers", just like that ol' serpent in the Garden of Eden did.
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This verse refers to our desire to make our heavenly Father's heart glad, thus blessing His heart, and in just "delighting in Him". For in doing so, we rejoice in Him, just as He rejoices over us with singing, and His inexplicable joy overflows in and through us.
What is more important than bringing a smile to our heavenly Father's heart and face?
Precious.
This verse refers to our desire to make our heavenly Father's heart glad, thus blessing His heart, and in just "delighting in Him". For in doing so, we rejoice in Him, just as He rejoices over us with singing, and His inexplicable joy overflows in and through us.
What is more important than bringing a smile to our heavenly Father's heart and face?
Precious.
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Seeking Evil.
AKA: Be careful what you seek. You may just find it.
When we "seek" evil, we need not worry, for IT (evil) will surely FIND us. It sounds like it actually "pursues" us, chasing us down, so to speak.
And we wonder why even our households are chock full of evil and ill-will, and there is a crippling fear that is full to overflowing, and haunting anxiety, and torment, etc?
Why "seek" it? God commands us in His Word to "turn from" evil, and to repent. Why harbor evil in our hearts, and cleave to it, and "seek" it?
Perhaps we ought to heed His warning.
Amen?
Seeking Evil.
AKA: Be careful what you seek. You may just find it.
When we "seek" evil, we need not worry, for IT (evil) will surely FIND us. It sounds like it actually "pursues" us, chasing us down, so to speak.
And we wonder why even our households are chock full of evil and ill-will, and there is a crippling fear that is full to overflowing, and haunting anxiety, and torment, etc?
Why "seek" it? God commands us in His Word to "turn from" evil, and to repent. Why harbor evil in our hearts, and cleave to it, and "seek" it?
Perhaps we ought to heed His warning.
Amen?
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Filled By God.
When we "hunger" and "thirst" for righteousness, just as God fills our needs, such as our mouths when we are physically hungry and physically thirsty, God will "fill" our grieving for lack of righteousness as well.
He is a GOOD God, and He never ever leaves us in the misery of a lack of righteousness without eventually filling that need as His righteousness prevails against the unrighteousness and corruption, and evil all around us.
Filled By God.
When we "hunger" and "thirst" for righteousness, just as God fills our needs, such as our mouths when we are physically hungry and physically thirsty, God will "fill" our grieving for lack of righteousness as well.
He is a GOOD God, and He never ever leaves us in the misery of a lack of righteousness without eventually filling that need as His righteousness prevails against the unrighteousness and corruption, and evil all around us.
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This verse doesn't really applies to all Christian. Recently, I lost 2 of them (1) someone I know for 7years, she cut me off because I re primary and her action over certain matter. She was upset that I screamed at me for this matter and eventually cut me off. She didn't realise all those years when she was alone in a foreign land, I talked with her, loan her money, etc etc but because of an expectation I did not meet, she abandon me for a new group of friends (2) My ex, we remained as friends after we broke off for 3years, until recently, he cut me off. The reason he gave was plain simple, he does not wish to cause me anymore trouble (which he did across of 3years) and move on with a new group of friends. Those 3years, I sacrificed so much to stay be his side, supported him financially despite my own debts, emotionally helped him as much as I could due to his sickness. He never consider of repaying my kindness by returning part of the money which I helped him to settled his loan with others + damages he caused towards other people. Lately, he came out from a dreadful situation after able to take a loan from an influencing friend to settle his mum massive credit bill and all he needs is to work for 2years to clear that loan. He told me he will pay me back last year, it didn't happen, I asked again, he purely cursed me and said, ok, bank detail..etc and screamed at me for sharing his secret with my friends. 3days ago, his manager (my ex is a celebrity) texted and told me I brainwashed my ex and indirectly told me not to disturb him anymore. I was left without him paying me my money + an accusation that left my puzzled what did my ex told his manager about me.
It will be devastated to have friends like such after taking advantage of you; they walk away because you no longer serve their highest purposes
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Betrayal.
"Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; " ~Pr 27:10
All throughout God's Word we are admonished to not betray nor to forsake our friends. We are admonished to BE a friend, just as Jonathan was a friend to David.
When we are betrayed and abandoned by our friends, we can turn to the God of ALL Comfort, for He is very near to the broken-hearted, and He is the Lifter of our head, and the "Dryer" of our tears, and a Healer of broken hearts...
Betrayal.
"Thine own friend, and thy father's friend, forsake not; " ~Pr 27:10
All throughout God's Word we are admonished to not betray nor to forsake our friends. We are admonished to BE a friend, just as Jonathan was a friend to David.
When we are betrayed and abandoned by our friends, we can turn to the God of ALL Comfort, for He is very near to the broken-hearted, and He is the Lifter of our head, and the "Dryer" of our tears, and a Healer of broken hearts...
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Irritating People.
LOL! This verse is kinda' hilarious, when coupled with the image.
When we DELIBERATELY irritate people, we are NOT blessing them.
The expression on this cat really speaks for itself.
Let's not deliberately irritate peoples, amen?
Irritating People.
LOL! This verse is kinda' hilarious, when coupled with the image.
When we DELIBERATELY irritate people, we are NOT blessing them.
The expression on this cat really speaks for itself.
Let's not deliberately irritate peoples, amen?
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The Truth.
AKA: When Sparks Fly.
"Open rebuke is better than secret love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful." ~Pr 27:5-6
It is better to hear "truth" from a friend, even if it is difficult to hear. it may cause pain but it is better to feel this pain, than not be told the truth, and to instead, fester in deceit and rot.
Reality is ALWAYS our "friend".
The Truth.
AKA: When Sparks Fly.
"Open rebuke is better than secret love. Faithful are the wounds of a friend; but the kisses of an enemy are deceitful." ~Pr 27:5-6
It is better to hear "truth" from a friend, even if it is difficult to hear. it may cause pain but it is better to feel this pain, than not be told the truth, and to instead, fester in deceit and rot.
Reality is ALWAYS our "friend".
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Jonathan and David.
"Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel." ~Pr 27:9
Jonathan and David were true and faithful friends. They loved each other like brothers, and in a sacrificial way. Jonathan rescued and ministered to David many times during that time that King Saul, Jonathan's father, was bound and determined to kill David without cause and in cold blood.
We are admonished to "guard our hearts". This means that we are to be discerning in who we become "friends" with. Not everyone that we call "friend" is truly a "friend".
Jonathan and David.
"Ointment and perfume rejoice the heart: so doth the sweetness of a man's friend by hearty counsel." ~Pr 27:9
Jonathan and David were true and faithful friends. They loved each other like brothers, and in a sacrificial way. Jonathan rescued and ministered to David many times during that time that King Saul, Jonathan's father, was bound and determined to kill David without cause and in cold blood.
We are admonished to "guard our hearts". This means that we are to be discerning in who we become "friends" with. Not everyone that we call "friend" is truly a "friend".
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Intent of the Heart.
"Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather, And like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart." ~Pr 24:20
God looks on the heart, and deeeep into it, at all of those "nooks and crannies" in it, and those "closed doors" that indicate that there are some "closed off places" from God, and therefore "secret places" that are intended to be "off limits" to God. We might as well have a "No Trespassing" sign on those "closed doors".
It indicates a lack of "transparency" before God and "hidden sins" of the heart that include malice and deceit and a wickedness, sometimes hidden behind what are claimed to be "good intent", yet is done maliciously.
Such is the verse that is highlighted. To "sing loudly" (even if claiming to be "praising God", etc. and thus being a disturbance), and anything BUT a "blessing", is an insidiously evil thing to do. It's a form of sneakily "mocking" the weary and downcast one, and rubbing "salt" as it were, into their wounds.
This one, singing loudly at such a time, is INTENDING to cause un-rest and is therefore mocking and taunting the recipient of it in an underhanded and deceptive way, and thus only ADDING to their burden and their suffering and pain.
In essence, they are, in so many words, "cursing" the recipient.
It's downright insidious and evil. Of COURSE God "sees" this, because He DOES "see" intent, and what is in the heart.
Intent of the Heart.
"Like one who takes away a garment in cold weather, And like vinegar on soda, Is one who sings songs to a heavy heart." ~Pr 24:20
God looks on the heart, and deeeep into it, at all of those "nooks and crannies" in it, and those "closed doors" that indicate that there are some "closed off places" from God, and therefore "secret places" that are intended to be "off limits" to God. We might as well have a "No Trespassing" sign on those "closed doors".
It indicates a lack of "transparency" before God and "hidden sins" of the heart that include malice and deceit and a wickedness, sometimes hidden behind what are claimed to be "good intent", yet is done maliciously.
Such is the verse that is highlighted. To "sing loudly" (even if claiming to be "praising God", etc. and thus being a disturbance), and anything BUT a "blessing", is an insidiously evil thing to do. It's a form of sneakily "mocking" the weary and downcast one, and rubbing "salt" as it were, into their wounds.
This one, singing loudly at such a time, is INTENDING to cause un-rest and is therefore mocking and taunting the recipient of it in an underhanded and deceptive way, and thus only ADDING to their burden and their suffering and pain.
In essence, they are, in so many words, "cursing" the recipient.
It's downright insidious and evil. Of COURSE God "sees" this, because He DOES "see" intent, and what is in the heart.
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