July 9, 2011
Evil people are just that—evil. There is nothing you can do to change or save them. God has already paid their ransom, it is up to them to receive it. Proverbs 24:2 - "...their minds are always planning (plotting) violence and their lips talk about making trouble." (strategizing) "Don't fret about evil people and don't be envious of them." (Verse 19) It may appear as if they are "getting by" with their lies, schemes and trickery, BUT, "an evil person has nothing to hope for; the wicked will die like a flame that is put out." (Verse 20)
Solomon lists some don'ts.
Don't—
There is a price to pay, and there is a reward to receive.
Curses—for those who are their own god
Blessings—for those whose God is the LORD
Leviticus 26 - An entire chapter about the rewards for obeying God—verses—punishment for not obeying God. Leviticus 26:40 - "But maybe the people will confess their sins and the sins of their ancestors; maybe they will admit they turned against me and sinned against me... IF these disobedient people are sorry for what they did AND accept punishment for their sin, THEN I will remember my agreement... I am the LORD."
There is always hope. There is still time. Curses—verses—Blessings. Ransom—verses—Ransomed. Bondage—verses—Freedom. The choice is mine. The choice is yours.
Next Entry: Proverbs 25
Evil people are just that—evil. There is nothing you can do to change or save them. God has already paid their ransom, it is up to them to receive it. Proverbs 24:2 - "...their minds are always planning (plotting) violence and their lips talk about making trouble." (strategizing) "Don't fret about evil people and don't be envious of them." (Verse 19) It may appear as if they are "getting by" with their lies, schemes and trickery, BUT, "an evil person has nothing to hope for; the wicked will die like a flame that is put out." (Verse 20)
Solomon lists some don'ts.
Don't—
- act like you don't know what is going on. God knows. He's watching. He will reward each person for what he as done.
- attack (lie in wait for) a good family's home
- rob the place where they live
- testify against thy neighbor without cause
- say things that are false
- say "I'll get even"
- seek revenge
- be happy when your enemy is defeated
- gloat or be glad over when he stumbles and is brought down by calamity (NIV)
There is a price to pay, and there is a reward to receive.
Curses—for those who are their own god
Blessings—for those whose God is the LORD
Leviticus 26 - An entire chapter about the rewards for obeying God—verses—punishment for not obeying God. Leviticus 26:40 - "But maybe the people will confess their sins and the sins of their ancestors; maybe they will admit they turned against me and sinned against me... IF these disobedient people are sorry for what they did AND accept punishment for their sin, THEN I will remember my agreement... I am the LORD."
There is always hope. There is still time. Curses—verses—Blessings. Ransom—verses—Ransomed. Bondage—verses—Freedom. The choice is mine. The choice is yours.
Next Entry: Proverbs 25
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