Proverbs 29:21 He that delicately bringeth up his servant from a child shall have him become his son at the length.
This verse can seem to refer to if a child comes into someones life at an early age and is around you so much that it like they are part of the family, then you think of them as family. This could refer to foster parents who take children in a very early age and have a long tome that they actually become part of the family and could even eventually be adopted into the family. Think back over the children’s lives you have affected to the point where they treated like family at your home and were you a good influence on them that lead the min the right direction. Even relationships as children with other children growing up where you spend so much time together that it seems as if you are part of the same family. There is bond here that as Christians we should strive to obtain with everyone we come in contact with so they can become a part of our heavenly family.
Proverbs 29:19 A servant will not be corrected by words: for though he understand he will not answer.
20 Seest thou a man that is hasty in his words? there is more hope of a fool than of him.
These two verses talk about what we speak, how we speak and who we speak to. First it deals with a servant who is disobedient because he can here what you are saying but it means nothing to him. You have to get rough with this type of person. They are usually unresponsive and irresponsible. Then we see the person, who we are already familiar with from an earlier chapter, who just runs off at the mouth most of the time not thinking about what he is saying. Even a fool has better sense most of the than to speak continuously when he does not know what he is talking about. Let us always try to know what we saying is right and for the people who do not want to listen pray for them, they are more and more of them out their today.
Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.
This verse is one that a lot of us have heard time and time again but we usually just quote the first part of it.The second part of this verse tells us why the people perish because they have no vision. They fail to be obedient to the word of God and therefore are not blessed by God to be able to have a vision where they can have a future. It says happy is the man that keepeth the law and that is saying happy is the man that obeys the word of God for God will bless him and give him visions of things to come that he will delight in. Let us always strive to to be in the will of God so we can see what He has in store for us.
Proverbs 29:15 The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother to shame.
16 When the wicked are multiplied, transgression increaseth: but the righteous shall see their fall.
17 Correct thy son, and he shall give thee rest; yea, he shall give delight unto thy soul.
In these verses we see again that to raise a child up with discipline and wisdom and they will respect people and listen to understanding. But left alone and they will do things that bring shame to the parents. The next verse says if we allow children to do there own thing with no correction the wicked will multiply and their transgressions will increase but the righteous will see their destruction. And again it tells us to correct our children and we shall rest easy at night and our souls will delight in actions of children. Let us learn from this it is never to late to correct our children and continually pray for them to stay on the right path.
Proverbs 29:12 If a ruler hearken to lies, all his servants are wicked.
13 The poor and the deceitful man meet together: the LORD lighteneth both their eyes.
14 The king that faithfully judgeth the poor, his throne shall be established for ever.
We see in these three verses the change from on extreme to the other. In the first verse it quit simply says as a leader leads so does his followers do. Corruption breeds corruption and lies breed liars. So a bad ruler will have corrupt lying people under him. Next we see that God gives life to all who are on this and he gives all the chance to make the right choice. Finally we that a ruler who rules with wisdom and righteousness will have his place with the people for a long time. Again these scriptures can help to decide the people in put in positions where they make decisions for us.
Proverbs 29:6 In the transgression of an evil man there is a snare: but the righteous doth sing and rejoice. 7 The righteous considereth the cause of the poor: but the wicked regardeth not to know it. 8 Scornful men bring a city into a snare: but wise men turn away wrath. 9 If a wise man contendeth with a foolish man, whether he rage or laugh, there is no rest. 10 The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. 11 A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
These verses remind us again of different classes of people. We have the righteous, the the poor , the wise, and the upright. These all strive to do the right things by praising God, helping the poor, calms peoples fears, try to win the lost,and has the wisdom to know when to hold his peace till the appropriate time. Then we have the evil, the wicked,the scornful, the foolish, the bloodthirsty, and those that are just stupid.. The evil tries to snare people by their ways, the wicked could care less about the poor, the scornful tha tries to cause as much trouble as he can, the foolish that just laugh at you, the bloodthirsty that will take anything they can get from anybody, and those that are just stupid and does not know how to keep their mouth shut. If you notice there are more bad than good and this is what we see in the world today and that is why it is so important for us to reach out to these people and try to get them in church. So today don’t just attend a Bible believing church but ask someone who needs to know Jesus to come.
When Joey and Jennifer were little kids, Mom and Dad had a tape (I think that’s kinda like a CD or something) of kids’ songs they listened to. One of the songs was “Little David, Play on Your Harp” like in the video above.
They listened to those songs every time they went on trips, so sometimes I catch Mom singing them when she’s working and doesn’t realize it.
Dad says singing is a good way to praise God. He says David was an important man, but when he was a little boy, he helped King Saul by singing and playing his harp. The Bible says that the music helped King Saul’s heart be happy.
I don’t know how to sing but I sure like barking – it makes my heart happy!
Proverbs 29:5 A man that flattereth his neighbour spreadeth a net for his feet.
This is a short verse but it says a lot. We have heard the saying, “flattery will get you nowhere”, and most of the time it will not. But if someone is constantly flattering you it is because they want you to something you probably should not do. The flattery is a cover up for for their real intentions. In the end this person is only out to deceive someone and profit for himself. We need to pray God gives us the wisdom and discernment to know when someone is just trying to take advantage of us.
Provebs29:4 The king by judgment establisheth the land: but he that receiveth gifts overthroweth it.
We see first in this verse that a leader who uses good judgement in the decisions he makes for his people will have a healthy country with people who respect him for the job he is doing. The second part of this verse refers to a leader who accepts bribes for his own selfishness and could care less for the people who put him in office. This person will not stay in long because he is not doing what he should but just looking out for himself. If we believe the leaders that we have are doing the job they should we need to continually pray for them and if they are not we need to pray for them to but also put new people in their when the time comes.
Proverbs 29:3 Whoso loveth wisdom rejoiceth his father: but he that keepeth company with harlots spendeth his substance.
This verse tells us for the children that listens to the wisdom of their parents will make the parents rejoice for they have done their best to raise their children right. But their are children that do not like to listen to what they are being taught and keep company with the wrong crowd and it cost them more than they have. They will wind up poor and will be looked down on by the people that love them. Let us try to always be aware of what our family members are involving themselves in and not wait till it is too late to help them not make a wrong choice.
"For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one." I John 5:7
