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Isaiah 1, Life or death it’s a choice that we ALL make!

Isa 1:2-3 NLT, Listen, O heavens! Pay attention, earth! THIS IS WHAT THE LORD SAYS: “The children I raised and cared for have rebelled against me. Even an ox knows its owner, and a donkey recognizes its master’s care—but Israel doesn’t know its master. MY PEOPLE DON’T RECOGNIZE MY CARE FOR THEM.”

GOD has always been faithful to Israel, yet going to HIS sanctuary had become just what people do! Like going to church today without learning anything, looking at your watch, running out as soon as the service is over! The LORD cared for them, But Israel forgot HIM!

Isa 1:9, UNLESS THE LORD OF HOSTS HAD LEFT TO US A VERY SMALL REMNANT, We would have become like Sodom, We would have been made like Gomorrah. 

The LORD could have wiped Israel off the face of the earth, but HE is faithful to the promise he had given Abraham!

Gen 22:16-17, and said: “BY MYSELF I HAVE SWORN, SAYS THE LORD, because you have done this thing, and have not withheld your son, your only son— BLESSING I WILL BLESS YOU, AND MULTIPLYING I WILL MULTIPLY YOUR DESCENDANTS AS THE STARS OF THE HEAVEN…

Isa 1:16-17, “Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Put away the evil of your doings from before My eyes. Cease to do evil, Learn to do good; Seek justice, Rebuke the oppressor; Defend the fatherless, Plead for the widow.

YET GOD pleads with HIS people; wash yourselves, make yourselves clean! Learn to do good, defend those that need help!

Isa 1:18, “Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD, “THOUGH YOUR SINS ARE LIKE SCARLET, THEY SHALL BE AS WHITE AS SNOW; THOUGH THEY ARE RED LIKE CRIMSON, THEY SHALL BE AS WOOL. 

We are all guilty and deserve punishment, but HE offers a different ending! HE wants to forgive you not destroy you! REMEMBER, HEAVEN IS NOT MADE FOR GOOD PEOPLE, IT’S FOR FORGIVEN PEOPLE ONLY!

Isa 1:28, The destruction of transgressors and of sinners shall be together, And those who forsake the LORD SHALL BE CONSUMED. 

HE wants to wash away our sins, but sad to say most will choose destruction out of pride, ignorance and rebellion! IT’S A CHOICE, AND IF YOU CHOSE TO IGNORE IT, THEN YOUR CHOICE IS SEALED BY YOUR OWN WILL!

Rom 6:23, FOR THE WAGES OF SIN IS DEATH, BUT THE GIFT OF GOD IS ETERNAL LIFE IN CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD. 

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Proverbs 29, Be doers of the Word!

Pro 29:2, When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan

This is where we are at as a nation; the wicked are ruling. Today I read that judges have sided with the Biden admin forcing Christian colleges to allow men to take showers with the ladies? ALL THEY WANT IS TO PERVERT THE MINDS OF THE YOUNG AND VULNERABLE!

Deu 16:18-19, “You shall appoint judges and officers in all your gates, which the LORD your God gives you, according to your tribes, and they shall judge the people with just judgment. YOU SHALL NOT PERVERT JUSTICE; YOU SHALL NOT SHOW PARTIALITY, NOR TAKE A BRIBE, FOR A BRIBE BLINDS THE EYES OF THE WISE AND TWISTS THE WORDS OF THE RIGHTEOUS.

Pro 29:7, The righteous considers the cause of the poor, BUT THE WICKED DOES NOT UNDERSTAND SUCH KNOWLEDGE.

The righteous man understands that he lends to the LORD when he is generous to the poor. But a wicked man can’t see how giving to the poor would benefit anything?

Psa 41:1, …BLESSED IS HE WHO CONSIDERS THE POOR; THE LORD WILL DELIVER HIM IN TIME OF TROUBLE. 

Pro 29:15, THE ROD AND REBUKE GIVE WISDOM, BUT A CHILD LEFT TO HIMSELF BRINGS SHAME TO HIS MOTHER.

He who disciplines their child loves them enough to correct them. It’s up to the parents to direct their children in the way of righteousness!  For whom the LORD loves HE corrects, Pro 3:12 / Heb 12:6

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

Pro 29:18, Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law. 

Without guidance from the LORD, people would do what is right in their own eyes! But the word of GOD gives us direction if we do what it says! Knowing and not doing doesn’t benefit anyone!

Jas 1:22, BUT BE DOERS OF THE WORD, AND NOT HEARERS ONLY, DECEIVING YOURSELVES.

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. 

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Proverbs 18, Seeking HIM who is closer than a brother!

Pro 18:2, A FOOL HAS NO DELIGHT IN UNDERSTANDING, BUT IN EXPRESSING HIS OWN HEART.

It is foolishness not to seek GOD’s wisdom and understanding; for life is short and eternity long!

Amo 5:4, For thus says the LORD to the house of Israel: “SEEK ME AND LIVE; 

Pro 1:7, THE FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF KNOWLEDGE, BUT FOOLS DESPISE WISDOM AND INSTRUCTION. 

Pro 18:6-7, A fool’s lips enter into contention, And HIS MOUTH CALLS FOR BLOWS. A fool’s mouth is HIS DESTRUCTION, AND HIS LIPS ARE THE SNARE OF HIS SOUL.

It is in the nature of a fool to argue and his words demonstrates his stupidity! Never argue with a fool it only makes you like him!

Pro 26:4, Do not answer a fool according to his folly, LEST YOU ALSO BE LIKE HIM. 

Pro 18:10-11, The name of the LORD is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe. THE RICH MAN’S WEALTH is his strong city, And like a high wall in his own esteem.

There are many who place their trust in their wealth, but only the righteous can see true wealth in the LORD! Wealth comes and goes, but the LORD is always present!

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

Having good friends only brings joy to one’s life, but we need to seek HIM is closer than any brother or friend, JESUS!

Joh 15:14-15, YOU ARE MY FRIENDS IF YOU DO WHATEVER I COMMAND YOU. No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; BUT I HAVE CALLED YOU FRIENDS, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.

Do you know HIM? Do you know what HE did for you? Seek the LORD for the time of HIS coming is near! Be ready!

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Proverbs 17, Love covers up sin!

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

Imagine a home filled with hatred, envy, and strife; not even the best food in the world would taste good in the mist of these people! A dry piece of bread in quietness / peace is by far more enjoyable!

Pro 15:17, Better is a dinner of herbs where love is, Than a fatted calf with hatred. 

Psa 37:16-17, A LITTLE THAT A RIGHTEOUS MAN HAS IS BETTER THAN THE RICHES OF MANY WICKED. For the arms of the wicked shall be broken, BUT THE LORD UPHOLDS THE RIGHTEOUS.

Pro 17:3, The refining pot is for silver and the furnace for gold, BUT THE LORD TESTS THE HEARTS. 

As fire refines both silver and gold, the LORD test the heart of his servants! Do we serve to glorify the LORD or ourselves? Our works will be tested by the LORD for HE seeks true faith in HIM!

1Pe 1:7, THAT THE GENUINENESS OF YOUR FAITH, BEING MUCH MORE PRECIOUS than gold that perishes, THOUGH IT IS TESTED BY FIRE, MAY BE FOUND TO PRAISE, HONOR, AND GLORY AT THE REVELATION OF JESUS CHRIST, 

1Co 3:13, EACH ONE’S WORK WILL BECOME CLEAR; for the Day will declare it, because it will be revealed by fire; AND THE FIRE WILL TEST EACH ONE’S WORK, OF WHAT SORT IT IS. 

Pro 17:9, He who covers a transgression seeks love, BUT HE WHO REPEATS A MATTER SEPARATES FRIENDS. 

What type of friend are you? Do you spread rumors of someone or do you cover/hide someone’s shame?

1Pe 4:8, And above all things have fervent love for one another, for “LOVE WILL COVER A MULTITUDE OF SINS.” 

Pro 17:27-28, He who has knowledge spares his words, And a man of understanding is of a calm spirit. Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his lips, he is considered perceptive.

I’m reminded of this quote from Abraham Lincoln, “It is better to keep your mouth shut and let them think you a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt”!  SOMETIMES IT’S JUST BEST TO KEEP QUIET AND LISTEN; BE THERE FOR A SOMEONE IN THEIR TIME OF NEED!

Jas 1:19, SO THEN, MY BELOVED BRETHREN, LET EVERY MAN BE SWIFT TO HEAR, SLOW TO SPEAK, slow to wrath; 

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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 9:7-18, wisdom or folly chose one!

Pro 9:7-8, “He who corrects a scoffer gets shame for himself, And he who rebukes a wicked man only harms himself. Do not correct a scoffer, lest he hate you; REBUKE A WISE MAN, AND HE WILL LOVE YOU.

The servants went out inviting the simple to wisdom’s home, Yet there are many who don’t care for the invitation! A mocker will laugh and twist your words, but a man who seeks wisdom will listen up!

Pro 12:1, WHOEVER LOVES INSTRUCTION LOVES KNOWLEDGE, BUT HE WHO HATES CORRECTION IS STUPID. 

Pro 9:9, Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser; Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.

How do you act if someone corrects you in truth? Do you want to win a conversation or learn from it? A true friend will and should correct you, but how will you take it?

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

Pro 9:13-15, A foolish woman is clamorous; She is simple, and knows nothing. For she sits at the door of her house, On a seat by the highest places of the city, To call to those who pass by, Who go straight on their way:

Verses 1-6, we have a wise woman calling people, now we see a foolish woman doing the same!

Pro 9:16-17, “WHOEVER IS SIMPLE, LET HIM TURN IN HERE”; AND AS FOR HIM WHO LACKS UNDERSTANDING, SHE SAYS TO HIM, “STOLEN WATER IS SWEET, AND BREAD EATEN IN SECRET IS PLEASANT.”

Temptation is everywhere; a wise man will keep on going, but a fool would not think twice! Apparently, this foolish woman is married but she offers herself up to any willing!

Pro 5:15, Drink water from your own cistern, And running water from your own well. 

Pro 9:18, BUT HE DOES NOT KNOW THAT THE DEAD ARE THERE, THAT HER GUESTS ARE IN THE DEPTHS OF HELL. 

Two voices calling you in two different directions; One leads to life the other death! In the middle of both wisdom and folly is verse 10

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

The reverence of GOD will keep you away from folly and it will keep you from stumbling!

Gen 4:7, If you do well, will you not be accepted? And if you do not do well, SIN LIES AT THE DOOR. AND ITS DESIRE IS FOR YOU, BUT YOU SHOULD RULE OVER IT.” 

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Proverbs 9:1-6, Come to the feast! Your invited!

Pro 9:1-2, Wisdom has built her house, She has hewn out her seven pillars; She has slaughtered her meat, She has mixed her wine, She has also furnished her table.

Solomon portrays wisdom as a woman who is preparing her home for a feast! In the same manner GOD is also preparing a feast to all who will listen to wisdom!

Rev 19:9, Then he said to me, “Write: ‘BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO ARE CALLED TO THE MARRIAGE SUPPER OF THE LAMB!” …

Pro 9:3-5, She has sent out her maidens, She cries out from the highest places of the city, “Whoever is simple, let him turn in here!” As for him who lacks understanding, she says to him, “Come, eat of my bread And drink of the wine I have mixed. 

She, wisdom, sent out her maidens to invite the people to her feast! In the same manner GOD sent out HIS servants to invite anyone who would listen; the foolish, the lame, the wise all are invited!

Mat 22:2-3, “The kingdom of heaven is like a certain king who arranged a marriage for his son, AND SENT OUT HIS SERVANTS TO CALL THOSE WHO WERE INVITED TO THE WEDDING; AND THEY WERE NOT WILLING TO COME. AGAIN, HE SENT OUT OTHER SERVANTS, SAYING, ‘Tell those who are invited, “See, I have prepared my dinner; my oxen and fatted cattle are killed, and all things are ready. COME TO THE WEDDING.” ‘ 

This invitation is gone out to the world, for HE is not willing that any perish, but that all should come to repentance (2Peter 3:9)

Mat 22:5-6, But they made light of it and went their ways, one to his own farm, another to his business. And the rest seized his servants, treated them spitefully, and killed them.

The invitation went out but many didn’t care for it, they rejected the invitation and grabbed on to their foolish ways!

Pro 9:6, FORSAKE FOOLISHNESS AND LIVE, AND GO IN THE WAY OF UNDERSTANDING. 

This invitation is still available for all who will listen, but soon the doors will close and many will be left out! Come as you are and live

Rev 22:17, AND THE SPIRIT AND THE BRIDE SAY, “COME!” And let him who hears say, “COME!” And let him who thirsts COME. WHOEVER DESIRES, LET HIM TAKE THE WATER OF LIFE FREELY. 

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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 5, He who finds a wife is bless by the LORD!

Pro 5:1-2, My son, pay attention to my wisdom; Lend your ear to my understanding, THAT YOU MAY PRESERVE DISCRETION, AND YOUR LIPS MAY KEEP KNOWLEDGE.

Again, the FATHER telling HIS children to pay attention to HIS wisdom; for HE knows our hearts!  Most of us just live our lives ignoring HIS Instruction, but Sooner or later end up in a pit of our own doing!

Pro 5:3-5, For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey, And her mouth is smoother than oil; BUT IN THE END SHE IS BITTER AS WORMWOOD, SHARP AS A TWO-EDGED SWORD. HER FEET GO DOWN TO DEATH, HER STEPS LAY HOLD OF HELL.

Stupid men can easily fall prey to the lure of an immoral woman with her sweet words; but her sweet words turn to rot and end in death followed by hell!

Pro 5:6-7, LEST YOU PONDER HER PATH OF LIFE—HER WAYS ARE UNSTABLE; YOU DO NOT KNOW THEM. THEREFORE HEAR ME NOW, MY CHILDREN, AND DO NOT DEPART FROM THE WORDS OF MY MOUTH.

A wise man will ponder think about her way and realize that it’s completely unstable! Wisdom will save you from many obstacles!  

Pro 5:15, Drink water from your own cistern, And running water from your own well. 

Why should a married man be looking out for another woman? GOD has blessed us men with a beautiful lady we call our wife

Pro 5:18-19, LET YOUR FOUNTAIN BE BLESSED, AND REJOICE WITH THE WIFE OF YOUR YOUTH. AS A LOVING DEER AND A GRACEFUL DOE, LET HER BREASTS SATISFY YOU AT ALL TIMES; AND ALWAYS BE ENRAPTURED WITH HER LOVE.

One may say the grass is greener on the other side, but do you water your own field? Stop looking for someone else, and realize that GOD has already bless you beyond words!

Pro 18:22, He who finds a wife finds a good thing, And obtains favor from the LORD. 

Pro 5:21, For the ways of man are before the eyes of the LORD, And He ponders all his paths. 

The LORD sees all and knows all! Your not getting away with it! Eventually HE shall be proven right leaving you with the bill to pay!

Pro 5:22-23, HIS OWN INIQUITIES ENTRAP THE WICKED MAN, AND HE IS CAUGHT IN THE CORDS OF HIS SIN. HE SHALL DIE FOR LACK OF INSTRUCTION, AND IN THE GREATNESS OF HIS FOLLY HE SHALL GO ASTRAY.

Be wise, ponder your ways, for the consequences always much more than you ever considered!

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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!