July 7, 2011
I'm still processing what I wrote about yesterday. The wicked being a ransom for the upright—verses how we normally think of it—the upright being ransomed from the wicked. Such a paradigm shift of thinking.
Over and over throughout Scripture it talks about how what the wicked plan for others is what happens to them, but I never ever thought of it in this way. What happens to the wicked is what frees the upright. Oh what a sobering thought. We are held accountable for our choices—the good and the bad. I am responsible for my choices! My choices are going to affect generations. I am not responsible for the choices/consequences of those who choose to do what God calls wicked. I wish I were responsible because I would do whatever I could to help them and show them the right path.
Solomon says in this chapter that we are all the same in that the LORD made us all. It is the choices we make—whether we are going to serve God or self—that separates us.
Proverbs 22:17–19 - "Listen carefully to what wise people say; pay attention to what I am teaching you. It will be good to keep these things in mind so that you are ready to repeat them. I am teaching them to you now so that you will put your trust in the LORD.
"Train children how to live right, and when they are old, they will not change." I have a lot I want to write about this verse ... hopefully I will do so in the near future.
Next Entry: The Ransom
I'm still processing what I wrote about yesterday. The wicked being a ransom for the upright—verses how we normally think of it—the upright being ransomed from the wicked. Such a paradigm shift of thinking.
Over and over throughout Scripture it talks about how what the wicked plan for others is what happens to them, but I never ever thought of it in this way. What happens to the wicked is what frees the upright. Oh what a sobering thought. We are held accountable for our choices—the good and the bad. I am responsible for my choices! My choices are going to affect generations. I am not responsible for the choices/consequences of those who choose to do what God calls wicked. I wish I were responsible because I would do whatever I could to help them and show them the right path.
Solomon says in this chapter that we are all the same in that the LORD made us all. It is the choices we make—whether we are going to serve God or self—that separates us.
- Respecting the LORD and not being proud will bring you wealth, honor, and life.
- Those who plan evil will receive trouble. Their cruel anger will come to an end.
- Do not abuse poor people because you can. Do not take away the rights of people in court. The LORD will defend them in court and will take the life of those who take away other peoples rights.
- Being respected is more important than having great riches. To be well thought of is better than silver or gold.
- The wise see danger ahead and avoid it, but fools keep going and get in trouble.
Proverbs 22:17–19 - "Listen carefully to what wise people say; pay attention to what I am teaching you. It will be good to keep these things in mind so that you are ready to repeat them. I am teaching them to you now so that you will put your trust in the LORD.
"Train children how to live right, and when they are old, they will not change." I have a lot I want to write about this verse ... hopefully I will do so in the near future.
Next Entry: The Ransom
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