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…
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