Verse of the Day ~ February 10, 2012

Proverbs 6:16-24 ~ These six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, A heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, A false witness who speaks lies, And one who sows discord among brethren. My son, keep your fathers command, And do not forsake the law of your mother. Bind them continually upon your heart; Tie them around your neck. When you roam, they will keep you; And when you awake, they will speak with you. For the commandment is a lamp, And that law a light; Reproofs of instruction are the way of life, To keep you from the evil woman, From the flattering tongue of a seductress.


Have you ever commited any one of those seven things? I know I have. The Lord hates those things. Do you know how the Lord defines hatred? The Lord equalizes hatred with murder. So, when we hate it is a sin but God is not sinning by saying He hates those seven things. The Lord also tells us that we are to keep our father's commands and not forsake the law of our mother. If you don't honor your parents and respect them, your life will not be pleasing to the Lord. The Lord gave you those parents for a reason. Your parents want to guide you through life as much as they can. And no, they're not being controlling. Contrary to popular belief, they only want the best for you. They've been your age before. They've dealt with stuff you are and will be dealing with. They've learned lessons sometimes the hard way. All they want to do is keep you from that. Does that description remind you of Someone else? It should remind you of God. He has experienced all those things. He already knows everything. All He wants to do is guide you through your life, helping you along the way. He doesn't want to see you get hurt. But, if you're not willing to give to your life to Him you will get hurt. You can't have your way and God's way. Why? Because we are human. We are sinners. Since we are sinners, we are apart from God. Our ways are not His ways by nature. That's why we have to constantly seek God and His wisdom so that we might honor Him. If you think that you can have the world and Jesus you're wrong. We are in the world but we don't have to be of the world. Next time your parents give you guidance or instruction, don't turn your nose up at them or smart off. They only want to help you. We need to be open and receptive to your parents teaching. Don't harden towards them. If you harden your heart towards your parents, chances are, you're probably going to harden your heart to God also. Don't harden your heart. In reality, you only hurt yourself when you do that. So, in your own strenght you won't be open and receptive cause that requires overcoming the temptation of ignoring your parents and smarting off to them. You can't do that. We can't overcome any temptation unless we have God's help. And what's my favorite verse???;) Yep. Matthew 19:26 says, "And Jesus looked at them and said, 'With man this is impossible, But with God all things are possible.'"