Thursday, 28 March 2013

Proverbs 28-31 Upright living before the Lord

Keep the law - 28:2 - a man of understanding and knowledge maintains order, 28:4 - those who keep the law resist the wicked, 28:7 - He who keeps the law is a discerning son, 28:9 if you turn a deaf ear to the law, you prayers are detestable
Keep a right attitude to the poor -   28:22 - Don't be stingy, 28:27 Give to the poor & you will lack nothing, 29:7 - The righteous care about justice for the poor, 29:13 - The Lord gives sight to the eyrs of the poor & the oppressor

Ch 30:11-14

Those who have no respect for their parents
Those who are pure in their own eyes - not cleansed of their filth
Those with haughty eyes
Those who are of malicious intent devouring the poor and needy

Four lessons from v24-28

Ants - work hard ahead of time
Conies - make their home in tough places
Locust - no king, but work together
Lizards - small, but can get into royal places

Ch 31

v1-9
3 Virtues:

Be temperate
Be generous
Be just and fair

v10-31  The ideal wife

Noble character
Trustworthy
Hardworking
Multi-talented
Early-riser
Provider
Business-minded
Caring
Respected husband
Strong
Dignified
Wise
Fears the Lord

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