- There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers. Proverbs 6:16-19 – Giving his son some practical wisdom, Solomon outlines a few things that are detestable to the Lord. As we look through the list given in the verses, see that the final “thing” the Lord hates is actually the result of all the previous six. For when we are proud and deceptive, and when we shed innocent blood, when we plan wicked things against people, when chase after evil, and when lie about people…it’s going to cause discord and division between people. This is far from the Lord’s heart. He desires unity and peace among His people. Whenever His people are following His word individually, then collectively they will be unified. Yet when division finds itself within the body, you know the culprit is because something the Lord hates has been allowed into the body…sin. Whether it’s pride, deception, or something else that is sinful, you can be assured that when sin is granted access it will sow discord and division. We then ought to be actively seeking out how such things the Lord hates may be creeping in our lives and into our church family. Let’s us seek unity as far as we can seek it, and let’s silence the influence of things that break unity. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 2914
- Can a man carry fire next to his chest and his clothes not be burned? Proverbs 6:27 – We’d answer no to this question pretty quickly. That of course if you’re holding fire close to your chest then your shirt will catch on fire. What this passage is saying is what you’re close to will have an impact on you. A best friend who you are with all the time who is really into the party life will have an impact on you. Daily coming to God’s Word will have an impact on you. So the question isn’t if it will have an impact, but what have you brought close? What is something that you are holding onto tightly, spending a lot of time with, and filling your thoughts over? Many things aren’t bad, like reading the Bible, so don’t only take this as a message to rid yourself of things. Just listen to what scripture is saying here, what you bring close will burn you. It may burn to hurt you or burn to refine you. Which will happen to you is up to you by what you’ll bring close. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 677
- …she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest. How long will you lie there, O sluggard? When will you arise from your sleep? Proverbs 6:8-9 – Maybe it’s because I’m here at summer camp, but man is this hitting home for me with importance of the gospel message. Have you prepared for tomorrow? The passage begins with speaking on if we’ve made any agreements with neighbors/strangers and to settle them so we aren’t under the control of them. God wants us to settle our debt with sin and satan so we can be free in Him. That though can only happen by placing our trust in Jesus. Let’s not lie here not taking care of this important task. Prepare for tomorrow. The promise of tomorrow is here for everyone, but where you will be spending that tomorrow depends on your choice today. Choose Jesus and choose life. Know while I’m in the midst of taking care of many middle schoolers this week, if you want to talk about how to start a walk with Jesus, we’ll for sure find time to chat. I love you, but Jesus loves you more – Mac – Daily DEVO 1688
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