‘Wisdom For Sons.’
Proverbs 23:15-23.
a) Proverbs 23:15. Be wise hearted, then father’s heart will rejoice.
b) Proverbs 23:16. Say what is correct and bring cheer to your father.
c) Proverbs 23:17. Fear the Lord and do not let your heart envy sinners.
d) Proverbs 23:18. Fear the Lord and you will have a future, then your Hope will never fade.
e) Proverbs 23:19. Listen to your father and be wise, keep your mind on the correct course.
f) Proverbs 23:20. Do not associate with those people who drink too much wine or who gorge themselves on meat.
g) Proverbs 23:21. Remember that the drunkard and the glutton will become poor and grogginess will clothe them in rags.
h) Proverbs 23:22. Listen to your father who gave you life and do not despise your mother when she is old.
i) Proverbs 23:23. Get and do not forsake:-
1- Truth.
2- Wisdom.
3- Instruction.
4- Understanding.
(Here, in this QT is Wisdom For Sons, inspired by the Holy Spirit in the Word of God)
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‘God’s Faithful Love And Memory.’
Psalm 25:7.
a) Lord, do not remember the sins of my youth.
b) Lord, do not remember my acts of rebellion.
c) Lord, in keeping with your Faithful Love please remember me.
d) I ask all this because of Your Goodness Lord.
(Through this Second one I ponder upon God’s Faithful Love And Memory)
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Chris.
We need sometimes to remember the condition of other people and learn from them. The glutton and the drunkard will end up in poverty and be humiliated. God is Good to His People and we need to respond to the Goodness of God not only with our words but also with our lifestyles.
