Proverbs 10:6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
We know from the some of the things we have learned so for that the wisdom and knowledge we have gained to help us live the life God wants us to live brings blessings. We should always strive to continue to live a just life to continue to receive God’s blessings. On the other hand the wicked of this world are always in some kind of trouble which a lot times leads to violence. When this group is in trouble they usually are using choice language because of their circumstances. Verse seven lets you know that the just are remembered for the good things they did and the life they lived for God. For those who were trouble makers they just die off and are not celebrated for the deeds they did. This leads to the question “How do you want to be remembered?”.
Proverbs 10:5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame.
Anyone who knows anything about farming knows things have to be done in a timely manner at certain times of the year. To rest a little more when it is very cold and the ground is frozen is alright but when it is harvest time that is when you should be working from sunup till sundown. This relates to the work of God’s people in that the word says the harvest is ready and the labors are few so we need to be up early and working late to harvest as many believers for Gods kingdom as we can. Today with the world in the turmoil that it is in we should be working every day to win souls to Christ and this is not the time to slacking off.
Proverbs 10:4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich.
We have probably heard it said most of our lives, early to bed early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise. Also there is nothing wrong with be poor as long as it is not caused by being lazy. The slack hand is hand is talking about lazy people. If you plan to have anything while here on this earth you will have to work for it. Again using the wisdom we have gained from God we can put our talents to work and God will bless it. Laziness will get you nowhere but to the poorhouse.
Proverbs 10:3 The LORD will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked.
We know that God takes care of his people and we will never have to worry about the problems we have because they are there to strengthen us. Also we are promised an eternal home with Him in heaven. The wicked so many times seem like they get away with everything but in time God will also deal with them.
Psalm 37: 22 For such as be blessed of him shall inherit the earth; and they that be cursed of him shall be cut off.
23 The steps of a good man are ordered by the LORD: and he delighteth in his way.
24 Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.
25 I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread.
26 He is ever merciful, and lendeth; and his seed is blessed.
27 Depart from evil, and do good; and dwell for evermore.
28 For the LORD loveth judgment, and forsaketh not his saints; they are preserved for ever: but the seed of the wicked shall be cut off.
Proverbs 10:2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death.
Now We all know that what ever we gain here on this earth we cannot take it with us. Anything gained in the wrong way is a sure way to to gain a ticket to hell. A lot of people think you can buy your into Heaven but that does not work either. The only way to get to Heaven is to repent of your sins and accept Jesus Christ as your savior. Living your life in the right standing with God will lead to life eternal. The greatest of all treasures, life, is gained by righteousness. Please Attend church somewhere today and let God reveal Himself to you if you do not know Him and have a personal relationship with Him. We welcome you to come and join us at Luverne First Assembly at 788 Glenwood Rd, Luverne Al
Proverbs 10;1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother.
Chapter 10 begins a new collection of the wisdom Solomon. Verse 1 lets us see that there are times when parents have joy and sorrow with their children. Children usually do not realize if their parents are happy until there later years. Parents are glad when they know their children saved and living their life as Christians. On the other hand parents are sad when they see their children living a life that is sinful. This grief is most deeply felt by the mother, who plays a more intimate role in raising a child.
Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should go,
Proverbs 9:13 A foolish woman is clamorous: she is simple, and knoweth nothing.
14 For she sitteth at the door of her house, on a seat in the high places of the city,
15 To call passengers who go right on their ways:
16 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: and as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him,
17 Stolen waters are sweet, and bread eaten in secret is pleasant.
18 But he knoweth not that the dead are there; and that her guests are in the depths of hell.
A foolish person is someone who does not know the ways of God. This person has no morals and their actions are the opposite of wisdom. Foolishness is a rejection of God and this kind of person knows nothing of any importance. Again we see where the harlot calls out to her victims and they are people who do not know God or have rejected Him. Those who partake of this sin or any sin are going the way of the world and because they have not wisdom they also lack understanding. Forbidden things always seem better and more exciting because of their danger and excitement This act of sin, as any sin, leads to hell and destruction and flattering words of folly lead to death. It is interesting that wisdom offered meat and wine to her guests and the foolish offers bread and water. It seems that the world wants only the forbidden fruit. Death and hell await the foolish that reject God.
Last year, he and Mom started sponsoring Spyder’s Toy Run, which started 26 years ago. Spyder is Jennifer’s father-in-law and he and some friends started it to make sure all the kids in Crenshaw County have a great Christmas. Isn’t that a great thing? So when he couldn’t lead it any more, he asked mom and dad to help and they said yes!
It’s sad to think about kids not having a good Christmas- but Dad and Mom and lots of other good folks invited all the good folks they know.
When I say my prayers tonight, I’m gonna ask God to give a special blessing to each one who came to help.
Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased.
12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.
This verse is familiar and the fear it talks about here is a healthy fear and means if we reverence God it is the beginning of wisdom and with that comes the knowledge and an understanding of who God is. Next it says our days shall be multiplied not necessarily in this life but if we follow God’s leadership and live for Him we will have unlimited days in eternity with Him. Last it says that it is our own responsibility to seek wisdom and if we reject it then it is our own loss. We have heard it said before that each of us is responsible for our own salvation so the choices we make reflects how we live.
Proverbs 9:7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot.
8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee.
9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.
Here we are seeing that when we witness to sinner and they argue with us it does no good. If they argue with you it is better to just leave them alone. A lot times when we try to correct someone they get mad and it could cause them to hate us. We have often heard it said if a preacher does not step on his congregations toes pretty often he is not a good preacher. With this we can see if a wise man is corrected he is glad so he will have the chance to repent. Those who are wise are eager to take instruction from someone who knows a little more about the subject. The only people who can increase in learning are the ones who want to learn. Christians should always be ready to learn more no matter how well educated they are, God is always ready to give us more wisdom so we can grow in righteousness and be a better witness to those who are lost.
"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
