Do you remember that old song titled " Oh Lord its hard to be humble"??? The next verse in that song went on to say "when I am perfect in every way, I can't wait to look in the mirror cause I get better lookin each day." Now I am fairly certain most of us are not this vain but if we look closely we may tend to have a little more pride than we ought to have!
Look what God have to say about pride:
Proverbs 29:23
23 A man’s pride will bring him low,
But the humble in spirit will retain honor.
God makes it clear that if we are full of pride it will bring us down. One thing we must all remember is that we all were created equal. No one is better than anyone else. If we can keep that thought in the forefront of our minds it will help us to remain humble. Another thing God tells us is to love others. If we can love others as we love ourselves that will also keep us humble. The promise God gives us in this proverb is worth remembering...if we remain humble in spirit we will retain our honor!
Have a great weekend and be humble!!
Tom
Friday, February 18, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Spread God's Word!
Read this verse:
Proverbs 29:18
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
But happy is he who keeps the law.
As the world tries it's best to keep the Word of God from being spread we can see what the results are. Read your papers, watch the news, and just watch people's behaviors in general and it easy to see what happens when folks don't hear and obey the Word of God. As this verse above tells us "people cast of restraint". This is exactly what we see in our society today. Because the Word of God and prayer had basically been taken out of the lives of people (for example being taken out of school) our society is a total disaster. Things God tells us is wrong, our society is doing and think it is great and acceptable to all. My oh my how wrong we are! On the other hand look at what this proverb says, we are happy when we keep the law. When we obey God's Word that is when true happiness comes!
So are you spreading the Word of God or have you fallen victim to the devils lies and are keeping the Word to your self?
Tom
Proverbs 29:18
18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint;
But happy is he who keeps the law.
As the world tries it's best to keep the Word of God from being spread we can see what the results are. Read your papers, watch the news, and just watch people's behaviors in general and it easy to see what happens when folks don't hear and obey the Word of God. As this verse above tells us "people cast of restraint". This is exactly what we see in our society today. Because the Word of God and prayer had basically been taken out of the lives of people (for example being taken out of school) our society is a total disaster. Things God tells us is wrong, our society is doing and think it is great and acceptable to all. My oh my how wrong we are! On the other hand look at what this proverb says, we are happy when we keep the law. When we obey God's Word that is when true happiness comes!
So are you spreading the Word of God or have you fallen victim to the devils lies and are keeping the Word to your self?
Tom
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Self control
Word's from the Lord to take to heart this morning.
Proverbs 29:11
11 A fool vents all his feelings,
But a wise man holds them back.
It has taken me many years to have self-control. To be honest even now some days are better than others. I want us all to think very hard about this verse this morning and what God is telling us. When situations arise day to day how do we handle our feelings? Are able to practice self-control and as this verse says "be wise" and control ourselves? Or do we just fly off the handle and let loose all our feelings? God says if we do this we are a fool!
God's Word makes it very clear we are to be under control and if we are not folks are to stay away from us, look at these verses:
2 Timothy 3:1-5
1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!
When we look at these verses it is pretty clear we are in the last days doesn't it? Jesus was a man of self control and as followers of Christ He expects the same from us.
So what about it my friends....do you have self control? You can through the strength of Christ!
Tom
Proverbs 29:11
11 A fool vents all his feelings,
But a wise man holds them back.
It has taken me many years to have self-control. To be honest even now some days are better than others. I want us all to think very hard about this verse this morning and what God is telling us. When situations arise day to day how do we handle our feelings? Are able to practice self-control and as this verse says "be wise" and control ourselves? Or do we just fly off the handle and let loose all our feelings? God says if we do this we are a fool!
God's Word makes it very clear we are to be under control and if we are not folks are to stay away from us, look at these verses:
2 Timothy 3:1-5
1 But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: 2 For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, 4 traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, 5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!
When we look at these verses it is pretty clear we are in the last days doesn't it? Jesus was a man of self control and as followers of Christ He expects the same from us.
So what about it my friends....do you have self control? You can through the strength of Christ!
Tom
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Made me think of my Jesus.
When I read this verse this morning, my mind automatically thought of Jesus when He was ministering here on this earth of ours. Check out this verse:
Proverbs 29:10
10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
But the upright seek his well-being.
How many times did the religious leaders and Jews of Jesus day seek His life? There is only One who we can truly say is blameless and that is Jesus. Look at these verses:
John 10:25-33
25 Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me, 26 but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”
31 Again his Jewish opponents picked up stones to stone him, 32 but Jesus said to them, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone me?”
33 “We are not stoning you for any good work,” they replied, “but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God.”
Wow when I read this it seems unbelievable but we have folks who do the same to Jesus today spiritually. On the other hand we have those who stand firm for our Lord like the Apostle Paul. Always standing up for Jesus even unto death!
Acts 14:19-20
19 Then Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there; and having persuaded the multitudes, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead. 20 However, when the disciples gathered around him, he rose up and went into the city. And the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.
Why was Paul stoned? For standing up for the upright...Jesus Christ!
So this morning we need to ask ourselves....are we standing for The Blameless? Are we standing for Jesus?
Tom
Proverbs 29:10
10 The bloodthirsty hate the blameless,
But the upright seek his well-being.
How many times did the religious leaders and Jews of Jesus day seek His life? There is only One who we can truly say is blameless and that is Jesus. Look at these verses:
John 10:25-33
25 Jesus answered, “I did tell you, but you do not believe. The works I do in my Father’s name testify about me, 26 but you do not believe because you are not my sheep. 27 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. 28 I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand. 29 My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. 30 I and the Father are one.”
31 Again his Jewish opponents picked up stones to stone him, 32 but Jesus said to them, “I have shown you many good works from the Father. For which of these do you stone me?”
33 “We are not stoning you for any good work,” they replied, “but for blasphemy, because you, a mere man, claim to be God.”
Wow when I read this it seems unbelievable but we have folks who do the same to Jesus today spiritually. On the other hand we have those who stand firm for our Lord like the Apostle Paul. Always standing up for Jesus even unto death!
Acts 14:19-20
19 Then Jews from Antioch and Iconium came there; and having persuaded the multitudes, they stoned Paul and dragged him out of the city, supposing him to be dead. 20 However, when the disciples gathered around him, he rose up and went into the city. And the next day he departed with Barnabas to Derbe.
Why was Paul stoned? For standing up for the upright...Jesus Christ!
So this morning we need to ask ourselves....are we standing for The Blameless? Are we standing for Jesus?
Tom
Monday, February 14, 2011
Who is in authority?
Read this verses:
Proverbs 29:2
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
Have you ever noticed in a job situation how much difference a boss makes? When you have a boss who is fair and treats you right the job you have always seems to be so much easier. On the other hand if you have a boss who could care less about anyone and does not treat you fairly the job is always more difficult. I thank God this morning for those I have had as bosses who have treated me right. Now I try to look forward to a time when Jesus will be the One in authority in heaven. One day soon those who have trusted in Christ will serve Him forever, and talk about a good boss!!! Ever had a boos who gave His life for you???? Me either! For those who don't accept Christ they will be serving a boss in hell....and the groaning will be in anguish for eternity. I am not sure we will ever have a righteous leader for our Nation but I do know we have Righteous God whom we can serve with our lives!!!
So who is your boss this morning???
Tom
Proverbs 29:2
2 When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice;
But when a wicked man rules, the people groan.
Have you ever noticed in a job situation how much difference a boss makes? When you have a boss who is fair and treats you right the job you have always seems to be so much easier. On the other hand if you have a boss who could care less about anyone and does not treat you fairly the job is always more difficult. I thank God this morning for those I have had as bosses who have treated me right. Now I try to look forward to a time when Jesus will be the One in authority in heaven. One day soon those who have trusted in Christ will serve Him forever, and talk about a good boss!!! Ever had a boos who gave His life for you???? Me either! For those who don't accept Christ they will be serving a boss in hell....and the groaning will be in anguish for eternity. I am not sure we will ever have a righteous leader for our Nation but I do know we have Righteous God whom we can serve with our lives!!!
So who is your boss this morning???
Tom
Friday, February 11, 2011
Don't trust your own mind!
Great verse to head into the weekend thinking about:
Proverbs 28:26
26Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool,
but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
Ever noticed we are not as smart as we think we are? How many decisions in life were your sure of the answer to only find out over time you made a dumb decision. I have found out the hard way that when ever I do not consult the ONE who invented wisdom on any decision I tend to be wrong. This verse tells us when we trust our own mind we are fools! These verses help us see this more clearly:
Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
The second part of proverbs 28:26 tells us to walk in wisdom and we get that wisdom from God. We will always be delivered when we are following God's wisdom and not our own weak minds!
So this morning who's mind are you trusting? The mind of God or yours?
Tom
Proverbs 28:26
26Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool,
but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
Ever noticed we are not as smart as we think we are? How many decisions in life were your sure of the answer to only find out over time you made a dumb decision. I have found out the hard way that when ever I do not consult the ONE who invented wisdom on any decision I tend to be wrong. This verse tells us when we trust our own mind we are fools! These verses help us see this more clearly:
Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
6 In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.
The second part of proverbs 28:26 tells us to walk in wisdom and we get that wisdom from God. We will always be delivered when we are following God's wisdom and not our own weak minds!
So this morning who's mind are you trusting? The mind of God or yours?
Tom
Thursday, February 10, 2011
This may hurt!
Read these verses:
Proverbs 28:23
23 He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
When I read this verse the thought that came to mind was this. Doing the work of the Lord can be very difficult at times. When we tell folks they are doing wrong according to God's Word many times it hurts the person we are telling. We must rebuke in love but even so many times they will get hurt and angry with us. Often though after the one who was rebuked has time to think and pray about what was said in love they will come back and thank you for being a friend who cares and who was obedient to God's leading. Thus you have found favor with them. Now there are some who just smile and laugh at the sin in peoples life. Flattering them with their tongue but in the end they have done the sinner wrong because they have allowed them to stray form the Word of God.
Being faithful to God can be very rewarding but it also can hurt but we must be faithful to Him at all costs!
Tom
Proverbs 28:23
23 He who rebukes a man will find more favor afterward
Than he who flatters with the tongue.
When I read this verse the thought that came to mind was this. Doing the work of the Lord can be very difficult at times. When we tell folks they are doing wrong according to God's Word many times it hurts the person we are telling. We must rebuke in love but even so many times they will get hurt and angry with us. Often though after the one who was rebuked has time to think and pray about what was said in love they will come back and thank you for being a friend who cares and who was obedient to God's leading. Thus you have found favor with them. Now there are some who just smile and laugh at the sin in peoples life. Flattering them with their tongue but in the end they have done the sinner wrong because they have allowed them to stray form the Word of God.
Being faithful to God can be very rewarding but it also can hurt but we must be faithful to Him at all costs!
Tom
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