Proverbs 28:23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue.
This verse has a good lesson. A lot times we will see people telling those that have slipped and and maybe backslide a little that everything will be alright and not ot worry will cause more harm than good. We need to be ready to use spiritual rebuke when we see a fellow believer slipping get back to God. They may not like it at the time but when they realize that you helped them to regain their righteousness they will thank you. I heard today that as teenagers graduate and start out in the world they are leaving the church in larger numbers. They were raised in church and now are drifting away, this is a very important group that we need to help stay on the right track. They will be our church of tomorrow.
Proverbs 28:21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress.
22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
This first verse is talking about how people will take a bribe to help someone out of situation they should be receiving punishment for.We probably see more of this in our court systems and in politics . God expects us to treat people fairly and if someone has done something wrong they need to suffer the consequences. Just like in the next verse we see where someone believes in getting rich by any means and it does not matter who he hurts in the process. He needs to understand that he will wind in poverty because God cannot bless someone like this and he will eventually loose everything These last seven verse have shown. us several different kinds of people, we need to take from this that there are a lot people out there that are in need of Jesus and fewer out there to share the Gospel. The ones of us that can need to be reaching as many as we can that we see need help.
Proverbs 28:19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.
These two verses help us to see that one if we work hard and have the faith God gave us we will always have what we need plus the blessings of God. Remember the prodigal son how he ask for his inheritance and went and wasted it because of following after the things of the world. Also we see so many who try to get rich quick and more times than not it causes them to wind up brook instead of rich. Those who waste what they have and the ones who try to get it the wrong way, God does not like. God wants us to work for what we have and be faithful in how we use it and take care if it.
Proverbs 28:18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once.
This verse lets us know that if we will walk in the ways of the Lord and live according to His word we will spend eternity in Heaven with Him. On the other hand for those that are so perverse in their sin that it causes them to be out tune with God, it will not only cause them to spend eternity in hell but to also experience a great deal of punishment here on this earth. In one instance they would not tune form their perversion and God said turn them over to a reprobate mind. Romans 1:28 “And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;” Titus 1:16 “They profess that they know God; but in works they deny [him], being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.” It is awesome we have a God that loves us and cares for us if we obey Him and in obeying we should do what we can to reach these people that are perverse, and they are many, and try to help them see the light of Jesus.
Proverbs 28;16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days.
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him.
This first verse tells us that a ruler who does not understand the needs of his people will be an evil oppressor of the people. His rule is usually short lived. The ruler who understands the needs of his people knows there is a God who is over him and will do all he can to help his people.His people will want to keep him for a long time.
The next verse is basically talking about a murderer and warns that this person should face his punishment for what he did. We are not to comfort or help him because he must pay for this sin. He will find no rest till he sees death and the grave receives him.
We see two people here who are evil, the first capable of doing the sins of the second and then a totally opposite person in the prince that understands there is a God and rules accordingly. We need to have more people like the good prince today in our government to get our country back where it needs to be.
Proverbs:15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
This scripture speaks of a roaring lion that will waste no time in devouring a helpless victim, a raging bear that is hungry that will stop at nothing to devour whatever he sees. So is a wicked ruler over his people who could care less who gets in his way. Sounds to me like this talking about Satan himself seeking how he may steal a life away, kill the hopes of good people, and destroy everything good in someones life. We need to seek God everyday to be able to withstand what Satan can throw at us and know that God has all we need and He will fight our battles for us.
Proverbs 28:13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy.
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief.
These verses tell us that those who try to hide their sins will never be forgiven for them and this can lead to these people hardening their hearts and going even deeper into sin.These people go so far down that none can reach them kinda like the Pharaoh of Egypt.The other side of this the one who is willing to confess his sins and develops a healthy fear of God will be blessed by God. This fear of God is actually reverence to God and thankfulness for the salvation He has provided for us. We all need to attend church as often as we can so we will not be tempted to turn our hearts from God. So today please attend a church that teaches the true word of God so you can learn what he has for you.
Proverbs 28:11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out.
12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
These two verse show us four different kinds of people. First we see the rich man who thinks he can buy his way to heaven. He could be a church goer but does not believe he needs anything else, he thinks too highly of himself. While the poor man has learn how to humble himself and get understanding and find his Way To God. Next we see the righteous in victorious rejoicing because of doing well at a task, everyone wants to help celebrate this. But when wicked rise up all they want is more power and it causes the righteous to run and hide because no one is safe when the evil rule is one of terror. From this scripture we can learn that we need to humble ourselves before God ans to stand firm against the evil of the forces of Satan.
Proverbs 28:10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession.
This is a good verse that every christian should keep in mind. When people try to lead you astray they can cause you to fall, no matter strong you think you are, and you will fall into the same pit they do. But you have a way out of that pit because you have a Father you can call on to forgive you and bring you back to where you need to be.The evil person who caused this to happen though will remain in the bed he has made for himself. We have to be careful every day to remember who we belong to and who we need to keep company with. Satan will use anybody and every body he can to cause you fall, but we have a God that is bigger than anything Satan can throw at us.
Proverbs 28:9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.
This verse tells us simply that if we do not follow the law of God, He will not here our prayers. God wants us to be obedient in all things and He does not want to here our prayers if we will not quit sinning. In Isaiah 1:15 it says “And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood.” Then Isaiah 1:16 tells us what to do “Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;” If we want God to here our prayers we need to listen to what this scripture says.
"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
