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PROVERB OF THE WEEK
March 26, 2017 (Proverbs 24:29)
“Do not say, ‘I will do to him just as he has done to me; I will render to the man according to his work’” (Prov 24:29). The principle of reaping what one has sowed (Galatians 6:7) is one which applies to interpersonal as well as international relationships as well as to our relationship with … Continue reading
March 19, 2017 (Proverbs 24:16)
“A righteous man may fall seven times and rise again, but the wicked shall fall by calamity” (Prov 24:16). We dare not commit the sin of presumption and take it for granted that one who is righteous (saved by grace through faith) can be assured of rising again to a state of righteousness after falling … Continue reading
March 12, 2017 (Proverbs 24:16)
“A righteous man may fall seven times and rise again, but the wicked shall fall by calamity” (Prov 24:16). This proverb is frequently misunderstood if not abused as providing excuse for deliberately ungodly behavior. To begin with, it refers to a “righteous” man who finds himself stumbling in spite of an effort to obey the … Continue reading
March 5, 2017 (Proverbs 24:16)
” For a righteous man may fall seven times and rise again, but the wicked shall fall by calamity” (Prov 24:16). Last week we noted that believers must be strong in the Lord lest one falter in times of trial. Nonetheless, believers will stumble on occasion despite sincere efforts to live righteously in the eyes … Continue reading
February 26, 2017 (Proverbs 24:10)
“If you faint in the day of adversity, your strength is small” (Proverbs 24:10). Times of trouble and great distress will come upon all of us at some time in life. When such times come our way, we will consistently find ourselves on a path to victory instead of fainting only when we faithfully trust … Continue reading
February 19, 2017 (Proverbs 23:35b)
“When will I wake up so I can find another drink?” (Prov 23:35b). The final verse of this passage revealing God’s instruction to abstain from alcoholic drink describes its addictive potential. We are fully aware of the potential for those who engage in the consumption of intoxicating beverages to reach the place where one can … Continue reading
February 12, 2017 (Proverbs 23:33)
“Your eyes will see strange sights and your mind confusing things” (Prov 23:33). Here we continue the theme of intoxicating drink, this verse referring to still another consequence of alcohol, namely its effects on both motor and mental acuity. Blurred vision is but one of the aspects of impaired coordination produced by alcohol, many tests … Continue reading
February 5, 2017 (Proverbs 23:29)
“Who has woe? Who has sorrow? Who has strife? Who has complaints? Who has needless bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?” (Prov 23:29). Here are clear instructions regarding the revelation of God that His people are to abstain from intoxicating drink. These passages (vv.29-35) explicitly warns about the dangers of alcohol and its corrupting influence on … Continue reading
January 29, 2017 (Proverbs 20:1)
“Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise” (Prov 20:1). Abstinence from alcoholic drink guarantees avoidance of many potential pitfalls as described in scripture including possibility of addiction that excludes eventual inheritance of heaven. Furthermore, those especially consecrated for service to the Lord are enjoined to … Continue reading
January 22, 2017 (Proverbs 20:1)
“Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise” (Prov 20:1). Use of alcoholic beverages is one of the more contentious subjects among those who profess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. As the focus during the next several weeks will be on this subject, not all … Continue reading