In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “a poor man that oppresses the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaves no food”, and in chapter twenty-eight and verse four of Proverbs Solomon said, “they that forsake the law praise the wicked” where we read,
They that forsake the law praise the wicked:
but such as keep the law contend with them.
The verse begins, “They that forsake the law praise the wicked:” Solomon began with the words, “they that forsake the law” or “the people whether male or female who leave, depart from, abandon and neglect the direction, instruction and teaching of God” “praise the wicked” which means “honor, commend and make a boast within people who are criminals, guilty of crimes, evil and hostile to God”. Solomon said people who abandon and neglect God's instruction and direction give honor and commendation to evil, criminals and people who are hostile to God.
The verse continues, “but such as keep the law contend with them.” Solomon added the words, “but such as keep the law” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover the people who watch over, protect and observe the direction and instruction of God” “contend with them” which means “cause strife, meddle and wage war against the people who forsake God's law”. Solomon said people who obey the “law of God” strive against the people who forsake His instruction.
When we meditate upon Solomon's words in this verse, we learn how there is a vast difference between people who observe and obey the law of God and those who refuse it. When a person abandons God's commandments, they align themselves with evil and people who are hostile to God, however, when they observe the law of God, they become the combatants to those who refuse God's ways. God wants everyone to follow and obey Him, but He knows not everyone will. This is why He sent His Son Jesus into the world to die on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and when we put our faith and trust in Him as our personal “Savior and Lord”, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put a desire within us to observe His law and be strong enough to contend with those who refuse and reject His ways.
Next time Solomon says, “evil men understand not judgment”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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