The Heart of the Righteous - Proverbs 15:28

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “he that is greedy of gain troubles his own house; but he that hates gifts shall live”, and in chapter fifteen and verse twenty-eight of Proverbs Solomon said, “the heart of the righteous studies to answer” where we read,

The heart of the righteous studies to answer: but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

The verse begins, “The heart of the righteous studies to answer:” Solomon began with the words, “the heart” or “the soul, mind, will, desires, living being, conscience and seat of emotions and affections” “of the righteous” which means “belonging to people who are right, just, lawful and correct” “studies to answer” or “muses, devises, plots and thinks carefully before responding, testifying and speaking”. Solomon shared how the soul, mind and will of people who are just and correct think carefully in advance of responding.

The verse goes on to say, “but the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.” Solomon continued with the words, “but the mouth” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the orifice in the face used for eating, drinking and speaking” “of the wicked” which means “belonging to the criminal, guilty of crimes, evil and hostile to God” “pours out evil things” or “belches, emits and gushes forth bad, disagreeable, malignant and miserable deeds and actions”. Solomon said the orifice in the face belonging to people who are evil and hostile to God disburses wicked and miserable actions and deeds.

When we consider the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how to respond to questions and people we encounter in our lives. Rather than spew out whatever comes to our minds, God wants us to think through what we have to say. God sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all people, and the unredeemed soul often is revealed by the rash and ill-advised responses they give. When we yield to Jesus, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us to use our “mouths” only after thinking through what we desire to say.

Next time Solomon says, “the LORD is far from the wicked”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Greedy of Gain - Proverbs 15:27

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “the thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD: but the words of the pure are pleasant words”, and in chapter fifteen and verse twenty-seven of Proverbs Solomon shared about, “he that is greedy of gain” where we read,

He that is greedy of gain troubles his own house; but he that hates gifts shall live.

The verse begins, “He that is greedy of gain troubles his own house;” Solomon began with the words, “he that is greedy of gain” or “the person whether male or female who exists as violently covetous pertaining to profit, plunder and unjust lucre” “troubles his own house” which means “stirs up, disturbs and afflicts his, the person's, own personal dwelling place, habitation and abode”. Solomon said the person who is violently covetous stirs up difficulties and afflictions within their home.

The verse continues, “but he that hates gifts shall live.” Solomon added the words, “but he that hates gifts” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the person whether male or female who is odious and as a foe and enemy to sacrificial offerings or bribes” “shall live” which means “will remain alive, sustain life, be quickened and healthy”. Solomon said the person who exists as a foe and enemy to bribes will be quickened and enjoy a sustained life.

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how people who are extremely covetous bring affliction and difficulties into their homes, however, when a person detests offerings and bribes, they shall have a healthy and sustained life. God loves us, and He wants us to understand that covetousness is not only against His tenth commandment, but it will bring affliction and difficulties into our lives. God sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and when we yield our lives to Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and help us to be “content” with what we have and keep away from bribery. (See Hebrews 13:5)

Next time Solomon says, “the heart of the righteous studies to answer”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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The Abominable Thoughts of the Wicked - Proverbs 15:26

 In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “the LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow”, and in chapter fifteen and verse twenty-six of Proverbs Solomon said, “the thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD” where we read,

The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD:

but the words of the pure are pleasant words.

The verse begins, “The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the LORD:” Solomon began with the words, “the thoughts” or “the devices, plans, purposes and inventions” “of the wicked” which means “belonging to people who are criminal, guilty of crime, evil and hostile to God” “are an abomination” or “exists as disgusting, unclean, abhorrent and idolatrous” “to the LORD” which means “to Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name of the One True God”. Solomon shared how the purposes and plans of people who are evil and hostile to God exist as disgusting and abhorrent to Him.

The verse goes on to say, “but the words of the pure are pleasant words.” Solomon continued with the words, “but the words” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the speeches, declarations, proclamations and sayings” “of the pure” which means “belonging to people who are morally, ceremonially and ethically clean” “are pleasant words” or “exist as kind, delightful, beautiful and favorable speeches, declarations, proclamations and sayings”. Solomon said the declarations and proclamations of people who are morally and ethically clean exist as kind and favorable.

When we meditate upon Solomon's words in this verse, we learn how God knows the “thoughts” and “words” within every person, and when a person is evil and hostile to Him, He considers their plans as idolatrous and disgusting. He knows when the souls, minds and wills of people are morally clean, and their speeches are favorable and delightful to Him. God knows “all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (See Romans 3:23), and for this reason He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind. When we believe and trust in Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and purify our “words” so they become “pleasant” and agreeable to Him.

Next time Solomon shares about, “he that is greedy of gain”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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The LORD Will Destroy the House of the Proud - Proverbs 15:25

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “the way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath”, and in chapter fifteen and verse twenty-five of Proverbs Solomon said, “the LORD will destroy the house of the proud” where we read,

The LORD will destroy the house of the proud: but he will establish the border of the widow.

The verse begins, “The LORD will destroy the house of the proud:” Solomon began with the words, “the LORD” or “Jehovah who is the existing One and the proper name for the One True God” “will destroy” which means “shall pluck, pull, tear away and root out” “the house of the proud” or “the dwelling place, habitation and abode belonging to people who are lofty and arrogant”. Solomon shared how Jehovah God would tear away and pluck out the dwelling place of people who are arrogant and self-important.

The verse continues, “but he will establish the border of the widow.” Solomon added the words, “but he will establish” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover he, Jehovah God, shall appoint, station and make firm and upright” “the boarder” which means “the boundary, region and territory” “of the widow” or “belonging to the woman whose husband has died”. Solomon said Jehovah God would make firm and upright the boundary and territory belonging to the woman whose husband passed away.

When we consider the words in this verse, we discover through Solomon how Jehovah God involves Himself in the affairs of mankind. First, He will root out the dwelling place of people who are haughty and arrogant, and He will make firm and protect the territory belonging to widows. God loves people, and pride keeps them from humbling themselves before Him, surrendering to His Son Jesus who died on the cross for their sins and allowing Him to be the “Savior and Lord” of their lives. When we yield to Jesus, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us the value of being “humble” and caring for His “widows”.

Next time Solomon says, “the thoughts of the wicked are an abomination”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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The Way of Life is Above - Proverbs 15:24

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “A man has joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!”, and in chapter fifteen and verse twenty-four of Proverbs Solomon said, “the way of life is above to the wise” where we read,

The way of life is above to the wise, that he may depart from hell beneath.

The verse begins, “The way of life is above to the wise, ...” Solomon began with the words, “the way of life” or “the path, manner and traveled road pertaining to fresh, active and lively living” “is above to the wise” which means “exists as exceedingly higher and on top to people who are skillful, shrewd and prudent”. Solomon said the traveled road of active living of people who are skillful and shrewd is exceedingly higher for the following purpose.

The verse goes on to say, “... that he may depart from hell beneath.” Solomon continued with the words, “that he may depart” or “so he, the person whether male or female, might leave and separate themself” “from hell beneath” which means “apart from sheol, the underworld, the abode of the dead and the place of no return which is located in a downward direction”. Solomon said the exceedingly higher active traveled road of people who are shrewd and prudent causes them to be separated from the abode of the dead down below.

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how there is a place “above” and there is a place “beneath”. Heaven and Hell are those places, and in order for people to live with God in Heaven above, sin needs to be removed from their lives. God sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and when we surrender our lives to Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us by His Holy Spirit how to live a “wise” life that will not only allow us to live exceedingly above, but also help us to escape the eternal separation from God below.

Next time Solomon says, “the LORD will destroy the house of the proud”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Joy By the Answer of His Mouth - Proverbs 15:23

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “Without counsel purposes are disappointed: but in the multitude of counselors they are established”, and in chapter fifteen and verse twenty-three of Proverbs Solomon said, “a man has joy by the answer of his mouth” where we read,

A man has joy by the answer of his mouth: and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!

The verse begins, “A man has joy by the answer of his mouth:” Solomon began with the words, “a man has joy” or “a person whether male or female who holds, owns and possesses mirth, gladness, gaiety, pleasure and happy issue” “by the answer” which means “through the means of the response, reply and guidance” “of his mouth” or “pertaining to his, the person's, orifice in the face used for eating, drinking and speaking”. Solomon shared how a person possesses gladness and gaiety through the means of the response of their mouth.

The verse continues, “and a word spoken in due season, how good is it!” Solomon added the words, “and a word spoken” or “and a speech, utterance and proclamation declared” “in due season” which means “ continually, within a certain time and clearly”, “how good is it” or “what pleasure, agreeableness, excellence and value has the word spoken”. Solomon said a statement declared at an appropriate and perfect time exists as an excellent and valuable utterance.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how a person possesses happiness and gladness with their spoken words, and it is considered a pleasure and excellent to those who use their “words” in a timely manner. God wants us to use our “words” in wise ways, and when we do, we shall receive “joy” for doing so. God loves us, and when we yield our lives to His Son Jesus who died on the cross as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and help us to employ our words in a timely manner with “joy” as we live before Him and others.

Next time Solomon says, “the way of life is above to the wise”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

See more devotionals on the website "thewordfortodaywithray.com" or look for the daily devotional book “Equipped for Battle – From Generation to Generation”, the marriage book “So, You Want to Be Married”, “One Year in the Sermon on the Mount” and the new poetry book "Random Mushrooms Volumes I and II" and the new novel "Elizabeth County" in all major bookstore sites, http://www.amazon.com ; http://www.barnesandnobles.com ; download to e-books, and find it locally at www.mrzlc.com/bookstore. All references are from "Strongs Concordance".