(Proverbs 10:32) “The lips of the righteous know what is acceptable, but the mouth of the wicked speaketh frowardness.” The righteous shows consideration; he knows what is acceptable because he has studied the other person and knows something of their state and knows how different words would effect him. The wicked also knows of the other but speaks away from the appropriate answer (FROward = away from). So the wicked shows hurtful consideration, the desire to oppose.
(v11) “the mouth of a righteous man is a well of life, but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.” A well in an opening from which something must be drawn out. What good is inside the righteous must be drawn out, he is not quick with his answers. The answers are healthful, as water is healthful. If there is any healthful thing within the wicked, it is inaccessible because the well is covered. Obvious to all is the violence that covers his mouth. It is always on top, always presenting to people.
Lord help me, give me the grace to be a healthful speaker on behalf of others. Please do not let me do damage and violence with my mouth.
Friday, February 19, 2016
Thursday, February 18, 2016
JUDGEMENT
(Psalm 9:7) “But the Lord shall endure forever: he hath prepared this throne for judgment.”
I wonder, if man were not sinful, would God not have to set up his throne for judgment? His throne would be for ruling, but it would not have to be for discovering and pronouncing punishment of the wicked. But since there are the wicked, God is preparing his throne for a time when they will be brought to account for their transgression of God's will. God will outlast any hope of the wicked for covering up, or justifying, or getting past their wicked deeds (hoping the deeds will be forgotten). From the time a wicked act is performed God's judgment throne is ready to pronounce a punishment for that act. The time in court will come.
Let us not forget judgment of wrong doing is not only for the wicked: (v18) “For the needy shall not always be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish forever.” Since vengeance is from the Lord, the downcast will also have their day in court. There will also be recognition of those who have repented.
I wonder, if man were not sinful, would God not have to set up his throne for judgment? His throne would be for ruling, but it would not have to be for discovering and pronouncing punishment of the wicked. But since there are the wicked, God is preparing his throne for a time when they will be brought to account for their transgression of God's will. God will outlast any hope of the wicked for covering up, or justifying, or getting past their wicked deeds (hoping the deeds will be forgotten). From the time a wicked act is performed God's judgment throne is ready to pronounce a punishment for that act. The time in court will come.
Let us not forget judgment of wrong doing is not only for the wicked: (v18) “For the needy shall not always be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish forever.” Since vengeance is from the Lord, the downcast will also have their day in court. There will also be recognition of those who have repented.
Wednesday, February 17, 2016
NOT ALL ROCK-AND-ROLL
(Proverbs 28:7) "Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father."
Webster: Rock-and-roll, a style of popular music marked by a heavily accented beat and a simple, repetitious phrase structure.
There are some things that cause the righteous to go aside into an evil way. We have to be careful of rock-and-roll for that very reason. Rock-and-roll seems to have originated in the world, not in the Church.
Sometimes secular (and sometimes Christian) rock music promotes those who disrespect authority, it can be the the ground of riotous men. Therefore we have to be very careful how we use it. As with anything that requires caution with its use, we perhaps should not even have it around. Ideally all the members of the band, the singers, the audience have to have a good walk with God. Even then, there should only be “seasons” of rock-and-roll, not rock-and-roll all the time. We should avoid riotous people and riotous activity.
Who are the people at secular rock-and-roll concerts? Loud beer drinkers, sensual dancers, women that dress to excite lust, men who exude dominance and violence, bitterness, people who can't be quiet and listen, people who think authorities (police, teachers, parents, etc.) are “them”, dope users.
It's strange I wrote this, me, a drummer who loves to play music with a strong rhythmic theme, one who likes rock-and-roll and latin. But also, I am not riotous. ALL “praise” music does not have to be in the rock-and-roll style. I like hymns too. I like songs that have more than eight words to them. Music can have more than verse-and-chorus, it does not have to constantly repeat itself, it can also have an introduction, and ending and variations. And, it does not have to be LOUD; I like it when people can hear themselves sing.
Webster: Rock-and-roll, a style of popular music marked by a heavily accented beat and a simple, repetitious phrase structure.
There are some things that cause the righteous to go aside into an evil way. We have to be careful of rock-and-roll for that very reason. Rock-and-roll seems to have originated in the world, not in the Church.
Sometimes secular (and sometimes Christian) rock music promotes those who disrespect authority, it can be the the ground of riotous men. Therefore we have to be very careful how we use it. As with anything that requires caution with its use, we perhaps should not even have it around. Ideally all the members of the band, the singers, the audience have to have a good walk with God. Even then, there should only be “seasons” of rock-and-roll, not rock-and-roll all the time. We should avoid riotous people and riotous activity.
Who are the people at secular rock-and-roll concerts? Loud beer drinkers, sensual dancers, women that dress to excite lust, men who exude dominance and violence, bitterness, people who can't be quiet and listen, people who think authorities (police, teachers, parents, etc.) are “them”, dope users.
It's strange I wrote this, me, a drummer who loves to play music with a strong rhythmic theme, one who likes rock-and-roll and latin. But also, I am not riotous. ALL “praise” music does not have to be in the rock-and-roll style. I like hymns too. I like songs that have more than eight words to them. Music can have more than verse-and-chorus, it does not have to constantly repeat itself, it can also have an introduction, and ending and variations. And, it does not have to be LOUD; I like it when people can hear themselves sing.
Monday, February 15, 2016
THE CALLS OF TWO WOMEN
In Proverbs 7 we can view the “adulterous woman” as representing a person or group of people who are wrong according to scripture. She calls to the “young man”, (who could represent any of us). We see the young man is simple, he does not know much. It is night = the absence of God's word. She has the attire of the harlot = she is very appealing to his desires. She is subtle, loud stubborn, not abiding in her own house = she is very crafty and evasive with issues, picking on minor points in an attempt to defeat a larger truth. She opposes the traditional ways. She goes outside of her house seeking to win and lure in others. By talking about “peace offerings” she claims to be all right with God.
In Proverbs 8 Wisdom is also personified as a woman:
(Proverbs 8:-4) “Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.“
For this reason we are to “lay up”, “keep”, “bind”, “write” God's principles in our hearts; and to say about wisdom: “Thou art my Kinswoman”, “thou art my sister”. Why do this? To keep us away from the strange, adulterous woman.
In Proverbs 8 Wisdom is also personified as a woman:
(Proverbs 8:-4) “Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.“
For this reason we are to “lay up”, “keep”, “bind”, “write” God's principles in our hearts; and to say about wisdom: “Thou art my Kinswoman”, “thou art my sister”. Why do this? To keep us away from the strange, adulterous woman.
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