Today's passage was Proverbs 6. The advice our parents have given us should be heeded- it will guide us our entire life. There was a time when I was a bit younger I would have hated to admit that was right... especially to my parents. But as I grew older I realized that God was guiding me through their admonitions and council. As I have grown older and now have children of my own, their wisdom has become my wisdom. Have you ever heard yourself saying something to your children that was the exact annoying phrase your own parents used to say to you? Makes me chuckle just to think about it.
Chapter 6 contains other good advice. It cautions us against going into debt or a deal (think "alliance" all you Survivor watchers) with a neighbor. When we become indebted to another, that person has a hold over us.
The lazy man, or sluggard (love that word), enjoys doing less and less work. Over time, it has become his way of life and a habit he may not break. This will lead to a life of poverty. So, get up off that couch and go play with your children or fix that squeaky door! :)
Riffraff and scoundrels are people who are two faced, they are always up to no good, and their perverse minds are always scheming up trouble. The Bible says that they will receive complete, swift disaster and will be completely ruined. Cool... I like justice!
Lastly, here is a list of the SEVEN THINGS GOD HATES:
- Eyes that are arrogant
- A tongue that lies
- Hands that murder the innocent
- A heart that cooks up evil schemes
- Feet that rush towards evil and sin
- A mouth that lies to influence others
- A man that stirs up touble amongst his family or brethren
Which one of us can read that list and not feel a little tinge of guilt because we know we have been guilty of a least one or more of those things at some time in our life? I'm so thankful that we have a Lord of mercy who will forgive us when we repent.
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