Tag: Seeking HIM

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Proverbs 15, GOD see’s all!

Pro 15:1-2, A SOFT ANSWER TURNS AWAY WRATH, BUT A HARSH WORD STIRS UP ANGER. THE TONGUE OF THE WISE USES KNOWLEDGE RIGHTLY, But the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.

Answer a raging man with rage, then get out the gloves, but a soft answer turns away wrath! We should have self-control in every situation, and ponder just how to respond!

Pro 15:28, The heart of the righteous studies how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours forth evil. 

Pro 15:3, THE EYES OF THE LORD ARE IN EVERY PLACE, KEEPING WATCH ON THE EVIL AND THE GOOD. 

The eyes of the LORD see all, what we say, what we think, and our motives! We often believe that the wicked get away with everything, Not so! Their day will come!

Jer 16:17, For MY eyes are on all their ways; they are not hidden from MY face, NOR IS THEIR INIQUITY HIDDEN FROM MY EYES.

 Pro 15:8, 26, THE SACRIFICE OF THE WICKED IS AN ABOMINATION TO THE LORD, …. THE THOUGHTS OF THE WICKED ARE AN ABOMINATION TO THE LORD.

When a wicked man enters HIS sanctuary, IT IS BETTER TO LISTEN AND LEARN RATHER THAN TO GIVE MONEY AS IF YOUR DOING GOD A FAVOR! The sacrifices of the wicked even their very thoughts are an abomination to the LORD! Better is to obey HIS instruction

Ecc 5:1, Walk prudently when you go to the house of God; and draw near to hear RATHER THAN TO GIVE THE SACRIFICE OF FOOLS, FOR THEY DO NOT KNOW THAT THEY DO EVIL. 

Pro 15:17, BETTER IS A DINNER OF HERBS WHERE LOVE IS, THAN A FATTED CALF WITH HATRED.

Love satisfies the heart way more than food! In a house filled with rage, not even the best food will satisfy the heart! “RICHES AND POVERTY ARE MORE IN THE HEART THAN IN THE HAND. HE IS WEALTHY WHO IS CONTENTED. HE IS POOR WHO WANTS MORE.” 

(Bishop Hall, cited in Bridges)

Pro 17:1, Better is a dry morsel with quietness, Than a house full of feasting with strife. 

Pro 15:33, THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE INSTRUCTION OF WISDOM, AND BEFORE HONOR IS HUMILITY. 

Remember pride comes before the fall, but GOD can use the humble mightily! 

Luk 14:11, FOR WHOEVER EXALTS HIMSELF WILL BE HUMBLED, AND HE WHO HUMBLES HIMSELF WILL BE EXALTED.” 

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Proverbs 14, There is only one way!

Pro 14:7-8, GO FROM THE PRESENCE OF A FOOLISH MAN, WHEN YOU DO NOT PERCEIVE IN HIM THE LIPS OF KNOWLEDGE. THE WISDOM OF THE PRUDENT IS TO UNDERSTAND HIS WAY, …

Scripture tells us that he who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed, Pro 13:20.  Have no fellowship with foolish men/women! Not worth it!

Eph 5:10-11, FINDING OUT WHAT IS ACCEPTABLE TO THE LORD. And HAVE NO FELLOWSHIP WITH THE UNFRUITFUL WORKS OF DARKNESS, but rather expose them.

Pro 14:12, There is a way that seems right to a man, BUT ITS END IS THE WAY OF DEATH. 

There is only one way that leads to life and that is JESUS! All other ways will lead to death!

Mat 7:13-14, “ENTER BY THE NARROW GATE; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. BECAUSE NARROW IS THE GATE AND DIFFICULT IS THE WAY WHICH LEADS TO LIFE, AND THERE ARE FEW WHO FIND IT. 

Pro 14:14, THE BACKSLIDER IN HEART WILL BE FILLED WITH HIS OWN WAYS, But a good man will be satisfied from above. 

So many people walk away from the path of the LORD just to fill their hearts with the pollution of this world! Like my pastor said, JUDAS HAD THE BEST TEACHER, THE WISES COUNSELOR, AND THE MOST LOVING FRIEND IN JESUS, YET STILL FELL AWAY! Take heed!

Heb 3:12, BEWARE, BRETHREN, LEST THERE BE IN ANY OF YOU AN EVIL HEART OF UNBELIEF IN DEPARTING FROM THE LIVING GOD; 

Pro 14:19, THE EVIL WILL BOW BEFORE THE GOOD, AND THE WICKED AT THE GATES OF THE RIGHTEOUS. 

The day is near when every knee will bow before JESUS proclaiming HIM to be LORD! But, we willingly do so now for we know who HE is! HE is the creator of heaven and earth, our LORD and SAVIOR! 

Php 2:10-11, that AT THE NAME OF JESUS EVERY KNEE SHOULD BOW, OF THOSE IN HEAVEN, AND OF THOSE ON EARTH, AND OF THOSE UNDER THE EARTH, AND THAT EVERY TONGUE SHOULD CONFESS THAT JESUS CHRIST IS LORD, TO THE GLORY OF GOD THE FATHER.

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Proverbs 12, Instruction and guidance from GOD!

Pro 12:1, Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, BUT HE WHO HATES CORRECTION IS STUPID.

Today, for many, stupidity is a crown of the woke, unwilling to hear a different point of view. They don’t receive correction but doubles down on stupidity! God help us!

Pro 12:4, AN EXCELLENT WIFE IS THE CROWN OF HER HUSBAND, But she who causes shame is like rottenness in his bones. 

Being successful at work means little if you come home every day to a combative wife! The LORD has truly blessed me with an awesome, beautiful, and godly lady! Thank you, LORD!

Pro 19:14, Houses and riches are an inheritance from fathers, BUT A PRUDENT WIFE IS FROM THE LORD. 

Pro 12:10, A RIGHTEOUS MAN REGARDS THE LIFE OF HIS ANIMAL, But the tender mercies of the wicked are cruel. 

How we treat our pets say a lot about us, remember they were created by GOD as we were! HE watches over them daily!

Luk 12:6, “Are not FIVE SPARROWS sold for two copper coins? And NOT ONE OF THEM IS FORGOTTEN BEFORE GOD. 

Pro 12:22, LYING LIPS ARE AN ABOMINATION TO THE LORD, BUT THOSE WHO DEAL TRUTHFULLY ARE HIS DELIGHT.

We need to hate what HE hates and love what HE loves. Lying lips only causes trouble. Tell the truth even if it hurts your friends!

Pro 27:6, Faithful are the wounds of a friend, But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful. 

Pro 12:26, THE RIGHTEOUS SHOULD CHOOSE HIS FRIENDS CAREFULLY, FOR THE WAY OF THE WICKED LEADS THEM ASTRAY. 

This is awesome advice to all; for it has been said, “SHOW ME YOUR FRIENDS AND I WILL SHOW YOU YOUR FUTURE”!  Who are your friends? How much do they influence you?

Pro 18:24, A man who has friends must himself be friendly, BUT THERE IS A FRIEND WHO STICKS CLOSER THAN A BROTHER. 

GOD will never leave you nor forsake you, and if you do what HE says to do, then HE is your friend who sticks closer than any brother!

Joh 15:13-14, Greater love has no one than this, THAN TO LAY DOWN ONE’S LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS. YOU ARE MY FRIENDS IF YOU DO WHATEVER I COMMAND YOU. 

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Proverbs 11, Don’t trust in riches!

Pro 11:1, Dishonest scales are an abomination to the LORD, But a just weight is His delight. 

GOD deeply cares if you rob the poor, dishonest scales, fraud are an abomination to HIM!

Deu 25:15-16, You shall have a perfect and just weight, a perfect and just measure, that your days may be lengthened in the land which the LORD your God is giving you. For all who do such things, all who behave unrighteously, are an abomination to the LORD your God.

Pro 11:4, Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, But righteousness delivers from death. 

What good is earthly wealth in the day of wrath? Will you bribe GOD with useless things?

1Ti 6:17-19, Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, NOR TO TRUST IN UNCERTAIN RICHES BUT IN THE LIVING GOD, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. LET THEM DO GOOD, THAT THEY BE RICH IN GOOD WORKS, READY TO GIVE, WILLING TO SHARE, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

Pro 11:22, As a ring of gold in a swine’s snout, So is a lovely woman who lacks discretion. 

Who would put a golden ring in a pig’s snout, it just doesn’t fit so is a lovely woman who lacks discretion! A while back in school I saw this beautiful young lady who called the attention of all who had seen her! When I spoke to her, she cursed more than any sailor could ever do. It just didn’t fit, and her beauty left!

Pro 21:19, Better to dwell in the wilderness, Than with a contentious and angry woman.

Pro 11:28, HE WHO TRUSTS IN HIS RICHES WILL FALL, BUT THE RIGHTEOUS WILL FLOURISH LIKE FOLIAGE. 

Do you place your trust in money or in GOD? Wealth is a useful tool.  Like a hammer in the hand of a builder with it he can build a home, help his family and friends. YET to trust in it is foolish!

Psa 62:10, Do not trust in oppression, Nor vainly hope in robbery; IF RICHES INCREASE, DO NOT SET YOUR HEART ON THEM. 

Pro 11:30, The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life, AND HE WHO WINS SOULS IS WISE. 

True wisdom is he that wins souls for the LORD; for the time is short and many perish not knowing the HIM as savior!

Rom 3:23, FOR ALL HAVE SINNED AND FALL SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD, 

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Proverbs 10, Contrasting the wise and foolish!

Most of these individual proverbs are in contrast, where they are contrasting the wise with the foolish, or the wicked with the righteous. Or the diligent with the slothful.

Pro 10:1, The proverbs of Solomon: A WISE SON MAKES A GLAD FATHER, BUT A FOOLISH SON IS THE GRIEF OF HIS MOTHER.

I’ve witness many times a mother worrying for her son, where is he, what’s is he doing, is he ok? A wise son/daughter brings joy to their parents especially when they walk in truth!

3Jn 1:4, I HAVE NO GREATER JOY THAN TO HEAR THAT MY CHILDREN WALK IN TRUTH. 

Pro 10:4-5, He who has a slack hand becomes poor, But the hand of the diligent makes rich. He who gathers in summer is a wise son; He who sleeps in harvest is a son who causes shame.

The diligent creates wealth, but the lazy causes shame for their parents!

Pro 10:8, THE WISE IN HEART WILL RECEIVE COMMANDS, But a prating fool will fall. 

A wise man will receive instruction and grow in wisdom, but the idol talk of a fool will be his downfall!

Ecc 10:12, The words of a wise man’s mouth are gracious, BUT THE LIPS OF A FOOL SHALL SWALLOW HIM UP; 

Pro 10:13, Wisdom is found on the lips of him who has understanding, But a rod is for the back of him who is devoid of understanding.

The rod of correction if often needed to give understanding to children, but a fool will need to correction for a lifetime!

Pro 22:15, Foolishness is bound up in the heart of a child; The rod of correction will drive it far from him.

Pro 10:25, When the whirlwind passes by, the wicked is no more, BUT THE RIGHTEOUS HAS AN EVERLASTING FOUNDATION. 

The wicked have no foundation and their lives only create havoc like a whirlwind, but the foundation of the righteous is the LORD JESUS! HE is the rock of our faith, and we will be with HIM for eternity!

Isa 55:6-7, Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. Let the wicked forsake his way, And the unrighteous man his thoughts; Let him return to the LORD, And He will have mercy on him; And to our God, For He will abundantly pardon.

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Proverbs 8:22-36, By wisdom JESUS created everything!

Pro 8:22, “The LORD possessed me at the beginning of His way, Before His works of old

By wisdom the LORD created the heavens and the earth, but keep in mind, in the text Solomon humanizes wisdom which may confuse some!

Pro 3:19, THE LORD BY WISDOM FOUNDED THE EARTH; BY UNDERSTANDING HE ESTABLISHED THE HEAVENS; 

Pro 8:23-24, I HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED FROM EVERLASTING, FROM THE BEGINNING, before there was ever an earth. When there were no depths I WAS BROUGHT FORTH, When there were no fountains abounding with water.

Again, “I” here is wisdom speaking as a person, but it is also true that JESUS is the wisdom of GOD!

1Co 1:24, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, CHRIST THE POWER OF GOD AND THE WISDOM OF GOD. 

Pro 8:25-27, Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills, I WAS BROUGHT FORTH; WHILE AS YET HE HAD NOT MADE THE EARTH or the fields, Or the primal dust of the world. WHEN HE PREPARED THE HEAVENS, I was there, When He drew a circle on the face of the deep,

Wisdom was with JESUS when HE created the heavens and earth; for by JESUS all things were created

Col 1:16, FOR BY HIM ALL THINGS WERE CREATED THAT ARE IN HEAVEN AND THAT ARE ON EARTH, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. ALL THINGS WERE CREATED THROUGH HIM AND FOR HIM.

Pro 8:30-31, Then I was beside HIM as a master craftsman; And I was daily HIS delight, REJOICING ALWAYS BEFORE HIM, REJOICING IN HIS INHABITED WORLD, AND MY DELIGHT WAS WITH THE SONS OF MEN.

Wisdom rejoiced at what HE, JESUS had created, but wisdom rejoiced even more when JESUS created the human race!

Pro 8:34-35, Blessed is the man who listens to ME, WATCHING DAILY AT MY GATES, Waiting at the posts of my doors. For whoever finds ME finds life, And obtains favor from the LORD;

There are 66 gates in the bible in which we can find the LORD! Each book is designed by HIM to lead you to the creator of heaven and earth; and if you find HIM you will also find eternal life in HIM! 

1Ch 16:10-11, GLORY IN HIS HOLY NAME; LET THE HEARTS OF THOSE REJOICE WHO SEEK THE LORD! SEEK THE LORD AND HIS STRENGTH; SEEK HIS FACE EVERMORE!

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Proverbs 8:12-19, HE is wisdom, HE is understanding!

Pro 8:12, “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, And find out knowledge and discretion. 

Wisdom dwells with self-control which gains knowledge to judge rightly, but a life given to impulse and extremes isn’t wisdom! HIS word teaches wisdom to whomever seeks HIM!

Pro 19:20, LISTEN TO COUNSEL AND RECEIVE INSTRUCTION, That you may be wise in your latter days. 

Pro 8:13, THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS TO HATE EVIL; Pride and arrogance and the evil way And the perverse mouth I hate.

The wisdom that comes from the reverence of GOD teaches us to hate what HE hates! Pride, Arrogance, evil, and a perverse mouth are all an abomination to HIM! Keep it far from you!

1Th 5:21-22, … HOLD FAST WHAT IS GOOD. ABSTAIN FROM EVERY FORM OF EVIL.

Pro 8:14-16, COUNSEL IS MINE, AND SOUND WISDOM; I AM UNDERSTANDING, I HAVE STRENGTH. By me kings reign, And rulers decree justice. By me princes rule, and nobles, All the judges of the earth.

Those that seek the LORD gain wisdom and understanding to rule righteously; yet we clearly see that there is no wisdom to be found in our current leaders!

Pro 29:2, WHEN THE RIGHTEOUS ARE IN AUTHORITY, THE PEOPLE REJOICE; But when a wicked man rules, THE PEOPLE GROAN. 

Pro 8:17, I LOVE THOSE WHO LOVE ME, AND THOSE WHO SEEK ME DILIGENTLY WILL FIND ME. 

Pro 9:10, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. 

Those that seek wisdom will find the LORD, for HE is wisdom, and HE is understanding!

Joh 14:21, HE WHO HAS MY COMMANDMENTS AND KEEPS THEM, IT IS HE WHO LOVES ME. AND HE WHO LOVES ME WILL BE LOVED BY MY FATHER, AND I WILL LOVE HIM AND MANIFEST MYSELF TO HIM.” 

Pro 8:18-19, Riches and honor are with me, Enduring riches and righteousness. My fruit is better than gold, yes, than fine gold, And my revenue than choice silver.

Those that find the LORD finds greater riches that one can imagine! For the riches of this world will perish, but HIS riches will never fade away! SEEK THE LORD FOR HE IS NEAR!

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Proverbs 3:13-35, Finding the Wisdom of GOD, JESUS!

Pro 3:13-15, HAPPY IS THE MAN WHO FINDS WISDOM, AND THE MAN WHO GAINS UNDERSTANDING; FOR HER PROCEEDS ARE BETTER THAN THE PROFITS OF SILVER, AND HER GAIN THAN FINE GOLD. SHE IS MORE PRECIOUS THAN RUBIES, AND ALL THE THINGS YOU MAY DESIRE CANNOT COMPARE WITH HER.

Wisdom and understanding, profits much in this world, YET true wisdom is found only in CHRIST JESUS

1Co 1:24, but to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, CHRIST THE POWER OF GOD AND THE WISDOM OF GOD.

The wisdom of this world will one day pass away but those that find GOD’s wisdom, that is HIS SON JESUS, will live forever!

Pro 8:35, FOR WHOEVER FINDS ME FINDS LIFE, AND OBTAINS FAVOR FROM THE LORD; 

Pro 3:19-20, THE LORD BY WISDOM FOUNDED THE EARTH; BY UNDERSTANDING HE ESTABLISHED THE HEAVENS; BY HIS KNOWLEDGE …

By Wisdom, JESUS, HE created the heavens and the earth; all things came to being because of HIS SON!

Col 1:16, FOR BY HIM ALL THINGS WERE CREATED THAT ARE IN HEAVEN AND THAT ARE ON EARTH, VISIBLE AND INVISIBLE, WHETHER THRONES OR DOMINIONS OR PRINCIPALITIES OR POWERS. ALL THINGS WERE CREATED THROUGH HIM AND FOR HIM.

Pro 3:28-31, DO NOT say to your neighbor, “Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it,” When you have it with you. DO NOT devise evil against your neighbor, … DO NOT strive with a man without cause, … DO NOT envy the oppressor, And choose none of his ways;

Wisdom will keep you from foolish things that people do! So as much as depends on you pursue peace with everyone

Rom 12:18, If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. 

Heb 12:14, Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: 

Pro 3:35, THE WISE SHALL INHERIT GLORY, But shame shall be the legacy of fools. 

It’s a choice, pursue wisdom or foolishness! One leads to life and the other death!

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Proverbs 2:1-7, Seeking the LORD!

Pro 2:1-2, My son, if you receive my words, And treasure my commands within you, SO THAT YOU INCLINE YOUR EAR TO WISDOM, And apply your heart to UNDERSTANDING;

Solomon continues trying to teach his son wisdom and understanding; for wisdom and understanding cannot be given like an inheritance it must be learned! In the same manner, GOD is trying to teach HIS children, by HIS written word!

Pro 4:1, HEAR, MY CHILDREN, THE INSTRUCTION OF A FATHER, AND GIVE ATTENTION TO KNOW UNDERSTANDING; 

Pro 8:17, I LOVE THOSE WHO LOVE ME, AND THOSE WHO SEEK ME DILIGENTLY WILL FIND ME. 

Pro 2:3-5, Yes, if you cry out for discernment, And lift up your voice for understanding, If you seek her as silver, And search for her as for hidden treasures; THEN YOU WILL UNDERSTAND THE FEAR OF THE LORD, AND FIND THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD.

Do we seek the LORD as we do silver or gold? Do we treasure money more than HIS word? PEOPLE DON’T REALIZE THAT ON OUR LAST DAYS ON EARTH WE WON’T TREASURE SILVER NOR GOLD; THE ONLY THING THAT WILL MATTER IS OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE LORD AND OUR FAMILY!

Psa 90:12, SO TEACH US TO NUMBER OUR DAYS, THAT WE MAY GAIN A HEART OF WISDOM. 

Pro 2:6-7, FOR THE LORD GIVES WISDOM; FROM HIS MOUTH COME KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING; HE STORES UP SOUND WISDOM FOR THE UPRIGHT; HE IS A SHIELD TO THOSE WHO WALK UPRIGHTLY;

If we lack wisdom ask the LORD for from HIS mouth comes knowledge and understanding!

Jas 1:5, If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. 

Seek the LORD for HIS time is near; seek the LORD for all other things we treasure most in life will not matter at all! Seek HIM with all your heart and HE shall be found by you!

Jer 29:12-13, Then you will call upon ME and go and pray to ME, and I will listen to you. And you will seek ME and find ME, WHEN YOU SEARCH FOR ME WITH ALL YOUR HEART.

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Psalm 128, Blessing the family!

Psa 128:1, BLESSED IS EVERY ONE WHO FEARS THE LORD, WHO WALKS IN HIS WAYS. 

Being bless by GOD is not dependent on your race, wealth, or intelligence! The LORD show no favoritism to any man/woman, but if you walk in HIS ways then HE will bless you!

Act 10:34, Then Peter opened his mouth and said: “IN TRUTH I PERCEIVE THAT GOD SHOWS NO PARTIALITY.

Luk 1:6, And they were both righteous before God, WALKING IN ALL THE COMMANDMENTS AND ORDINANCES OF THE LORD BLAMELESS.

Psa 128:2, When you eat the labor of your hands, You shall be happy, and it shall be well with you.  

Those that walk in HIS ways will be bless in the work of their hands! Being able to provide for their families!

Psa 128:3, YOUR WIFE SHALL BE LIKE A FRUITFUL VINE IN THE VERY HEART OF YOUR HOUSE, YOUR CHILDREN LIKE OLIVE PLANTS ALL AROUND YOUR TABLE.

Those that walk in HIS ways will be bless with a happy home! Being bless with an awesome wife, like mine!!, and awesome kids! Like mine as well!  NOT A PERFECT WIFE OR KIDS, BUT A HAPPY HOME!

Psa 128:4, BEHOLD, THUS SHALL THE MAN BE BLESSED WHO FEARS THE LORD. 

The LORD will bless the work of your hand, HE will bless your family and kids! Remember, life if short, but HIS blessing are eternal for those that follow HIM!

1Ti 4:8, For bodily exercise profits a little, BUT GODLINESS IS PROFITABLE FOR ALL THINGS, HAVING PROMISE OF THE LIFE THAT NOW IS AND OF THAT WHICH IS TO COME. 

Psa 128:6, YES, MAY YOU SEE YOUR CHILDREN’S CHILDREN. PEACE BE UPON ISRAEL! 

Psa 127:3, BEHOLD, CHILDREN ARE A HERITAGE FROM THE LORD, THE FRUIT OF THE WOMB IS A REWARD. 

How does one walk in HIS ways? First you need to SEEK THE LORD AND HIS WORD! Then, Like Ezra, YOU NEED TO DO WHAT HE TELLS YOU TO DO; NOT JUST HEARING OR READING IT BUT DOING IT! THEN TEACH OTHERS! 

Ezr 7:10, FOR EZRA HAD PREPARED HIS HEART TO SEEK THE LAW OF THE LORD, AND TO DO IT, AND TO TEACH STATUTES AND ORDINANCES IN ISRAEL.