He that Keeps His Mouth - Proverbs 13:3

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence”, and in chapter thirteen and verse three of Proverbs Solomon said, “he that keeps his mouth keeps his life” where we read,

He that keeps his mouth keeps his life: but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction.

The verse begins, “He that keeps his mouth keeps his life:” Solomon began with the words, “he that keeps his mouth” or “the person whether male or female who guards, watches over, protects and preserves the orifice in their face used for eating, drinking and speaking” “keeps his life” which means “guards, watches over, protects and preserves their fresh, active and lively living”. Solomon shared how the person who guards the speaking of their “mouths” actually watches over and protects their own active living.

The verse goes on to say, “but he that opens wide his lips shall have destruction.” Solomon continued with the words, “but he that opens wide his lips” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the person whether male or female who part their physical lips used for speaking” “shall have destruction” which means “will hold, own and possess terror, ruin, destruction and dismay”. Solomon said the person who releases their physical “lips” to say whatever they desire will enjoin themselves to ruin and dismay.

When we think through the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon the importance of keeping our mouths shut. There are times when the best thing we can do is to be silent, and we do best when we seek the LORD to know when to speak and when not to speak. God wants a personal intimate relationship with us through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for our sins, and when we yield to Him as our “Savior and Lord”, not only will He instruct us for the time to be quiet and the time to speak, but He will also forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and keep us away from the ruin and destruction we may encounter because we have “opened wide our mouths” when we should have been silent.

Next time Solomon says, “the soul of the sluggard desires, and has nothing”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.

Until tomorrow…there is more…

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Eating Good by the Fruit of Your Mouth - Proverbs 13:2

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “A wise son hears his father's instruction; but a scorner hears not rebuke”, and in chapter thirteen and verse two of Proverbs Solomon said, “a man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth” where we read,

A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.

The verse begins, “A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth:” Solomon began with the words, “a man shall eat good” or “a person whether male or female will consume and devour pleasant, agreeable and excellent things” “by the fruit” which means “through the means of offspring and produce” “of his mouth” or “belonging to his, the person's, orifice in the face used for eating, drinking and speaking”. Solomon said a person will consume and devour the produce belonging to the orifice within their face.

The verse continues, “but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence.” Solomon added the words, “but the soul” or “however, nevertheless, notwithstanding and moreover the heart, mind, will, desires, living being, conscience and seat of emotions and affections” “of the transgressors” which means “belonging to the deceitful, offenders and pillagers” “shall eat violence” or “will consume and devour wrong, cruelty, injustice and unrighteousness”. Solomon said the heart, mind and will of people who are deceitful and offensive will consume injustice and cruelty.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how people receive from the way they conduct themselves. When a person is wise, pleasant and agreeable in their speaking, they receive of the same, however, if they are deceitful within their hearts and minds, they will receive of the injustice, violence and cruelty they extend. God wants us to be righteous in keeping with His manner and law, and because we have violated His commandments, we have become sinners. Paul the apostle wrote, “the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord” (See Romans 6:23), and when we surrender our lives to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us by His Holy Spirit to “eat by the good our our mouths” for all eternity.

Next time Solomon says, “he that keeps his mouth keeps his life”, 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".

 

A Wise Son Hears His Father's Instruction - Proverbs 13:1

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “in the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death”, and in chapter thirteen and verse one of Proverbs Solomon said, “a wise son hears his father's instruction” where we read,

A wise son hears his father's instruction; but a scorner hears not rebuke.

The verse begins, “A wise son hears his father's instruction;” Solomon began with the words, “a wise son” or “a skillful, shrewd and prudent male offspring and progeny” “hears” which means “perceives, listens to and observes” “his father's instruction” or “the discipline, chastening and correction of his, the male offspring's, male progenitor and immediate ancestor”. Solomon shared how a male offspring who is skillful and prudent listens to his “father's” correction and discipline.

The verse goes on to say, “but a scorner hears not rebuke.” Solomon continued with the words, “but a scorner” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover a mocker, derider and scoffer” “hears not rebuke” which means “does not listen to, perceive or observe reproof, chiding or correction”. Solomon said a person who is a mocker and scoffer pays no attention to reproof and correction.

When we consider the words in this verse, we discover through Solomon how there is a difference between a “son” who listens to his “father's” discipline and a person who scoffs and doesn't listen to any reproof. God wants us to be in a personal relationship with us through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind. When we surrender our lives to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us to be good listeners to Him and to those whom He puts in authority over our lives.

Next time Solomon says, “a man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth”, 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".

 

Life in the Way of Righteousness - Proverbs 12:28

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “the slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting: but the substance of a diligent man is precious”, and in chapter twelve and verse twenty-eight of Proverbs Solomon said, “in the way of righteousness is life” where we read,

In the way of righteousness is life; and in the pathway thereof there is no death.

The verse begins, “In the way of righteousness is life;” Solomon began with the words, “in the way of righteousness” or “within the path, direction and manner pertaining to that which is just, right, correct and lawful” “is life” which means “exists fresh, active and lively living”. Solomon shared how a person who conducts their life in a right, just and lawful manner exists as active and lively.

The verse continues, “and in the pathway thereof there is no death .” Solomon added the words, “and in the pathway thereof” or “and within the trodden track” “there is no death” which means “there exists no pestilence, ruin or state of natural or violent dying”. Solomon said within the trodden track of being right and just exist no pestilence or ruin.

When we think through Solomon's words in this verse, we learn how there is a great benefit to people who live in a just and right manner. Their lives lead to eternal and everlasting life. God's desire is to have a relationship with every person who comes to Him through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind. When we yield our lives to Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and bless us as we live in a lawful and correct way before Him.

Next time we begin a new chapter and see Solomon say, “a wise son hears his father's instruction”, 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".

 

The Slothful Man - Proverbs 12:27

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “the righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduces them”, and in chapter twelve and verse twenty-seven of Proverbs Solomon said, “the slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting” where we read,

The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting:

but the substance of a diligent man is precious.

The verse begins, “The slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting:” Solomon began with the words, “the slothful man” or “the lax, slack, deceitful and treacherous person whether male or female” “roasts not” which means “does not set in motion, start, cook and catch in a net” “that which he took in hunting” or “the game that he, the person, caught and took for food and provision”. Solomon shared how a person who is slack and lazy does not catch nor cook their game.

The verse goes on to say, “but the substance of a diligent man is precious.” Solomon continued with the words, “but the substance” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the wealth, riches and high value” “of a diligent man” which means “belonging to a sharp, assiduous and hard-working person whether male or female who is strict, incised, ” “is precious” or “exists as valuable, prized, weighty, rare and splendid”. Solomon said the wealth and riches belonging to a hard-working person who makes use of everything they find because it is considered weighty and prized.

When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon the difference between people who are lazy and those who are hard-working. Those who are har-working make use of everything they find, however, people who are lazy tend to want everything done for them. God wants us to to be “diligent” and not “slothful”. He gave us His Son Jesus to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and when we believe and trust in Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us to be hard-working so we may enjoy His blessings according to His Divine purpose and plan.

Next time Solomon says, “in the way of righteousness is life”, 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".

 

The Righteous More Excellent - Proverbs 12:26

In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “heaviness in the heart of man makes it stoop: but a good word makes it glad”, and in chapter twelve and verse twenty-six of Proverbs Solomon said, “ the righteous is more excellent than his neighbor” where we read,

The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor: but the way of the wicked seduces them.

The verse begins, “The righteous is more excellent than his neighbor:” Solomon began with the words, “the righteous” or “the right, just, correct and lawful person” “is more excellent” which means “exist to a greater degree and more abundantly seeking and searching to guide and give advice” “than his neighbor” or “compared to the right and just person's intimate companion, friend and fellow citizen”. Solomon shared how a person who is just and right seeks to advise and guide their intimate fellow citizen and friend.

The verse continues, “but the way of the wicked seduces them.” Solomon added the words, “but the way of the wicked” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the road, distance, journey, manner and direction belonging to people who are criminal, guilty of crimes, evil and hostile to God” “seduces them” which means “causes the wicked people to err, stagger, be deceived and go astray”. Solomon said the manner and direction of people who are evil and hostile to God causes them to err and go astray.

When we consider Solomon's words in this verse, we discover how a person who is right and just cares for their friends and fellow citizens, however, the manner of people who are evil and hostile to God causes them to err and go astray. God wants us to follow His plan and purpose for our lives, and the first step toward that goal is to receive His Son Jesus who died on the cross for our sins as our “Savior and Lord”. When we yield to Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and teach us to care for our friends and fellow citizens while we resist the manner of evil people whose “ways” cause them to err and stray away from God.

Next time Solomon says, “the slothful man roasts not that which he took in hunting”, 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".