October 28, 2008 7:47 AM
Johnbob wrote:
Verse 13 says, "He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy."
When I read this, I am assuming that the writer is talking about confessing to God and to man. What do you guys think? I realized I haven't told anyone about the last time I struggled with TV - about a week and a half ago. There is a lot of bad stuff on if you look for it hard enough. I was tempted again last night but decided not to indulge. As I said in my comments on Prov 5, 6, and 7 - this is my area of struggle - most of the time I have it under control, but just like an addiction, there are certain triggers that lead me back there (like a dog returning to its vomit, right Mac). Anyway, there is also yet another scripture about relationships - in v23 -- He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue. Wow. This is hard for me because I always tend to flatter and look for the best in people, even somewhat naively. I know rebuking must be done correctly as I have mentioned before, but at the very least, this fits in well with the iron sharpens iron scriptures. Tony had a good writeup on that in yesterday's blog. It has the words 'in the end' - meaning it might not be apparent that it is the right thing to do at first, but if done correctly and in love, it is effective. Sorry if I am dwelling too much on this rebuking theme. Reply to this
October 28, 2008 9:23 AM
Sam wrote:
"Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully." Verse 5. Come and listen to a story about a man named Jed, a poor mountaineer barely kept his family fed. Then one day he was shootin at some food, and up through the ground came a bubblin crude. Oil that is, black gold, texas tea. Well the first thing you know ol Jed's a millionaire; kinfolk said "Jed move away from here"; said "Californy is the place you ought to be", so they loaded up the truck and moved to Beverly--Hills that is, Swimmin pools, movie stars.
I'll bet real good money you have NO idea where I am going with this, do you? Well, humor me.
A long time ago there was a man who sought the Lord most of the time. As a matter of a fact, he wrote the preponderance of these Proverbs we are now reading. He was not a man who dealt in evil, but concentrated on doing things for God and mankind.
Today's headline at CNN hints that some mines found in Jordan were actually HIS mines. In a late 18th century novel, the write talks about gold, silver and copper in abundance. It wasn't "Texas Tea", or "Black Gold", but it was very valuable. Solomon did not start out as a poor man (being the son of King David), but his life is certainly more exciting than Jed Clampett. In 1st Kings you can read about how Adonijah attempted to take the role of King, but Solomon was urged on by HIS kin to take his rightful place in Bever....I mean, Gihon, where he become the true King of Israel and Judah. Solomon was famous for his own glorious pools and several fantastic structures, including, and of xourse the most important, the Temple in Jerusalem. I bet it was a lot more beautiful than any site in Beverly Hills, Californy!!!
Solomon sought advice from God all the time. He also sought wisdom and knowledge, rather than riches. He, like Jed Clampett, never turned evil because of his wealth. As you all know, wealth can be a dangerous thing, and evil men will never see it. Our 'wealth' which we have today, we need to make sure we use it properly. Don't let it lead us to being evil, but to use it for seeking God.
Okay, NOW you are still probably saying why in the heck are you comparing Solomon to a character of the '62-'71 series. Well, other than they both being rich beyond our imagination, and they were both not evil, I think you will find this fact very interesting: God named Solomon "Jed". No, honestly!!! In 2nd Sam 12:24-25. Read it yourself...it says this: "Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. She gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. The LORD loved him; and because the LORD loved him, he sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah." I had never seen that before, so just HAD to share it with you today in a comparison mode with another "JED". Reply to this
October 28, 2008 12:22 PM
Johnbob wrote:
I knew there was something spiritual of the Beverly Hillbillies!
Can you check to see if any of the patriarchs had sons named Gilligan? Reply to this
October 28, 2008 2:33 PM
Sam wrote:
If you look REAL hard, I'll bet you can find 'something spiritual' in just about everything! After all, God IS everywhere!! Reply to this
October 28, 2008 7:14 PM
joe wrote:
I have not adjusted to my new schedule so I only have time to make an entry in the afternoon. Though I do take the time to read your entries and I do get my spiritual food in the morning - time just doesn't permit me to marinate on the words w/ the help of the Holy Spirit for me to be as beneficial as i'd like at 6am.
This brings me to "my" food of choice for today: v.26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
I remember reading a few days ago that David asked Father to search his heart to see if there are any ways in him that are not pleasing to Him. I also remember reading that Father's power is made perfect in our weaknesses, so we should boast about them. Much easier "read" then done - you know?
In addition, v.9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable. Now that is deep. Reply to this
Verse 13 says, "He who conceals his sins does not prosper, but whoever confesses and renounces them finds mercy."
When I read this, I am assuming that the writer is talking about confessing to God and to man. What do you guys think? I realized I haven't told anyone about the last time I struggled with TV - about a week and a half ago. There is a lot of bad stuff on if you look for it hard enough. I was tempted again last night but decided not to indulge. As I said in my comments on Prov 5, 6, and 7 - this is my area of struggle - most of the time I have it under control, but just like an addiction, there are certain triggers that lead me back there (like a dog returning to its vomit, right Mac). Anyway, there is also yet another scripture about relationships - in v23 -- He who rebukes a man will in the end gain more favor than he who has a flattering tongue. Wow. This is hard for me because I always tend to flatter and look for the best in people, even somewhat naively. I know rebuking must be done correctly as I have mentioned before, but at the very least, this fits in well with the iron sharpens iron scriptures. Tony had a good writeup on that in yesterday's blog. It has the words 'in the end' - meaning it might not be apparent that it is the right thing to do at first, but if done correctly and in love, it is effective. Sorry if I am dwelling too much on this rebuking theme.
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"Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD understand it fully." Verse 5.
Come and listen to a story about a man named Jed, a poor mountaineer barely kept his family fed. Then one day he was shootin at some food, and up through the ground came a bubblin crude.
Oil that is, black gold, texas tea.
Well the first thing you know ol Jed's a millionaire; kinfolk said "Jed move away from here"; said "Californy is the place you ought to be", so they loaded up the truck and moved to Beverly--Hills that is, Swimmin pools, movie stars.
I'll bet real good money you have NO idea where I am going with this, do you?
Well, humor me.
A long time ago there was a man who sought the Lord most of the time. As a matter of a fact, he wrote the preponderance of these Proverbs we are now reading. He was not a man who dealt in evil, but concentrated on doing things for God and mankind.
Today's headline at CNN hints that some mines found in Jordan were actually HIS mines. In a late 18th century novel, the write talks about gold, silver and copper in abundance. It wasn't "Texas Tea", or "Black Gold", but it was very valuable. Solomon did not start out as a poor man (being the son of King David), but his life is certainly more exciting than Jed Clampett. In 1st Kings you can read about how Adonijah attempted to take the role of King, but Solomon was urged on by HIS kin to take his rightful place in Bever....I mean, Gihon, where he become the true King of Israel and Judah. Solomon was famous for his own glorious pools and several fantastic structures, including, and of xourse the most important, the Temple in Jerusalem. I bet it was a lot more beautiful than any site in Beverly Hills, Californy!!!
Solomon sought advice from God all the time. He also sought wisdom and knowledge, rather than riches. He, like Jed Clampett, never turned evil because of his wealth. As you all know, wealth can be a dangerous thing, and evil men will never see it. Our 'wealth' which we have today, we need to make sure we use it properly. Don't let it lead us to being evil, but to use it for seeking God.
Okay, NOW you are still probably saying why in the heck are you comparing Solomon to a character of the '62-'71 series. Well, other than they both being rich beyond our imagination, and they were both not evil, I think you will find this fact very interesting: God named Solomon "Jed". No, honestly!!! In 2nd Sam 12:24-25. Read it yourself...it says this: "Then David comforted his wife Bathsheba, and he went to her and lay with her. She gave birth to a son, and they named him Solomon. The LORD loved him;
and because the LORD loved him, he sent word through Nathan the prophet to name him Jedidiah." I had never seen that before, so just HAD to share it with you today in a comparison mode with another "JED".
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I'm speechless.
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I knew there was something spiritual of the Beverly Hillbillies!
Can you check to see if any of the patriarchs had sons named Gilligan?
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If you look REAL hard, I'll bet you can find 'something spiritual' in just about everything! After all, God IS everywhere!!
Reply to this
I have not adjusted to my new schedule so I only have time to make an entry in the afternoon. Though I do take the time to read your entries and I do get my spiritual food in the morning - time just doesn't permit me to marinate on the words w/ the help of the Holy Spirit for me to be as beneficial as i'd like at 6am.
This brings me to "my" food of choice for today:
v.26 He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe.
I remember reading a few days ago that David asked Father to search his heart to see if there are any ways in him that are not pleasing to Him. I also remember reading that Father's power is made perfect in our weaknesses, so we should boast about them. Much easier "read" then done - you know?
In addition, v.9 If anyone turns a deaf ear to the law, even his prayers are detestable.
Now that is deep.
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