Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Proverbs 10:21-23

10:21 The lips of the righteous feed many, but fools die for lack of understanding. The military overtone is noticed in this verse. What I mean by this Solomon understood war, and its techniques, and it is when there is not a clear and established line of communication, people will die. This can come from misunderstood orders, to not having the necessary supplies or amunntion to comlete the mission or even survive. The logistics of any military force is the absoulte backbone. 10:22 It is the blessing of the lord that makes rich. and He adds no sorrow to it. Wealth is not a sin. Wealth is a blessing from God that is given for us to manage and to provide good stewardship over. The parable that Christ will late discuss emphasises this message that he has much, and takes care of it, will be given more. People all to often forget the part about being a good steward of that which you have. 10:23 Doing wickedness is like sport to a fool, and so is wisdom to a man of understanding. A fool will enjoy the destructive acts of his work for the burden of sin is not known to him. A man who does not understand how lost he is cannot begin to understand how much pain he is actually in.

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Proverbs 10:16-20

10:16 - The wages of the righteous is life, the income of the wicked, punishment. Your earnings reflect upon your character and your personal integrity. The conduct of business with others and thus your developed reputation are at stake with your line of work. 10:17 - He is on the path of life who heeds instruction, but he who ignores reproof goes astray. Have you ever tried to convince someone that what they are doing is wrong and/or harmful to themselves or others, and they will not listen? Same principle, you cannot prove someone wrong if they refuse to accept it. 10:18 - He who conceals hatred has lying lips, and he who spreads slander is a fool. Here is the basis for lying by omission is still considered lying. Regardless of the intent as to why something is not said, it can still cause great amounts of damage. 10:19 - When there are many words, transgression is unavoidable, but he who restrains his lips is wise. When to many words are said, errors will come to surface eventually, or leads to gossip and slander for the sake of having something to say. 10:20 - The tongue of the righteous is as choice silver, the heart of the wicked is worth little. The words of a mentor are distinctly remembered, due to the fact that we respect that individual for their merits and take lessons than to heart from them.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Proverbs 10:11-15

Proverbs: 10:11 - The Mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence. The righteous will always be willing to serve, to teach and to correct. A fountain of life is revival of the spirit from illness and depression. Proverbs: 10:12 - Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers all transgressions. The greatest example of this is John 3:16, the transgressions of the world forgiven by God. As opposed to our "righteous anger" and all the solutions that provides. Proverbs: 10:13 - On the lips of the discerning, wisdom is found, but a rod is for the back of him who lacks understanding. Discipline will find those who act impetuously, whether by their own actions or loose words. Proverbs 10:14 - Wise men store up knowledge, but with the mouth of the foolish, ruin is at hand. The storing of knowledge is the learning process of education along with the physical storing of knowledge, books, libraries things of this sort. Proverbs 10:15 - The rich mans wealth is his fortress, the ruin of the poor is their poverty. 80% of America's current millionaires are first-generation, which means they assembled their own wealth. The security of wealth can provide peace within one's family. Poverty, or poor, are states of mind. You can be broke, but not poor. To admit your poor is to accept the situation as your lifestyle and wallow in your misery.