Don't make fun!

This one of those lessons I try to teach our young folk at church but it is a lesson for all of us.



Proverbs 17:5

5 Whoever mocks the poor insults his Maker;

he who is glad at calamity will not go unpunished.



Why anyone would look down on the poor is beyond me. Everyday we should count our bleesings of how good has blessed us. If you have food on your table, clothes on your back, and a roof over your head you are truly blessed and their are many both here in America and around the world who would love to trade places with you. Let's make sure we teach our children how blessed they are and to pray for the poor and to do all we can to help the poor. We do not want to make fun or look down on the poor as God warns us here it insults Him.



This verse also warns not to cause calamity (trouble). God tells us that those who do will be punished. There are many ways to cause trouble but what comes to my mind right away is those who stir trouble in God's house. God desires unity among His people. He wants us to love one another and be there for each other. Sadly there are many backbiters, and gossipers who stir the pot and destroy the unity God so much desires for the church. God is clear here, those who do such things will be punished.



Listen to the Word!



Have a great weekend!



Tom