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Proverbs 1:7
It's the first of the month. A new day, a new slate. Today, as I think about Proverbs and the journey so far, I see Wisdom offering many insights, like color to our life. There are many flavors, nuances, and blessings hidden in our life's story. Through Wisdom, we are able to let go and journey to its discovery. Each day offers new hope, new adventures, and an opportunity to discover God's plan for our lives.
I find myself listening more, commenting less, but speaking to each matter according to the situation. Proverbs 1 prefaces this trek and the reason for its pursuit and its encouragement to stay in its protection.
"Strong Tower" by Kutless
Proverbs 1:10 - "My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in them."
A sinner is someone who continues to go against God's word and is unrepentant (they seek no reason to stop their wayward behavior). Sinners in the initial verse may even organize and share a fortune corporately. The bible says we are all sinners that Jesus Christ can take away our sin and that we will be made perfect on that perfect day.
In a lawless society, this verse focuses on those who plot "ill-gotten gain" by physical harm. We are called to resist those who plot harm to others.
It seems that as long as there is human interaction, there will always be those who seek to take advantage of others either through direct involement and confrontation, dishonest business practices, and legislatively. The Government does make laws that harm the people at large and often seem at odds with God's law (i.e., abortion, legalization of prostitution, unfair taxation, assault against marriage and the family, and more). However, there are those that think that Government should take on a greater role, overlooking personal responsibility, and the role of the Church. What do you do to resist those that plot to harm others?
On Mission, On Assignment, and in the ZONE!
Andy Valadez
e-mail: andy@marketingdynamics.org
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