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Daily Bible Reading “7 Things God Hates” (Proverbs 6:16-19)

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7 Things God Hates

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 6:16-19. In this Scripture, Solomon tells us these six things the LORD hates: yes, seven are an abomination unto him:

  • A proud look
  • A lying tongue
  • Hands that shed innocent blood
  • A heart that devises wicked imaginations
  • Feet that are swift in running to mischief
  • A false witness who speaks lies
  • Those who sow discord among the brethren

First John 2:16 tells us, “For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.”

In Psalm 120:2 the Psalmist cries out, “Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.”

In Proverbs 12:22 we are told, “Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight.”

In Psalm 57:4 David said, “My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.”

God is righteous and holy, but He hates evil. The word abomination means disgusting. God hates these things. They are disgusting to Him.

As Christians we should be humble and not proud. We should tell the truth and not lie. We should not be one to shed innocent blood. We should strive to have peace with others and not strife. We should do our best to get along with our brothers and sisters in Christ and not cause trouble among the brethren.

Notice that in this Scripture he mentions the major parts of our bodies, our eyes, our mouth, our hands, our heart, and our feet.

Some of these things may be a challenge for some of us to conquer in our own strength as we deal with human nature, but with God’s help we can be like He would have us to be.

Romans 12:1 says, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.”

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Proverbs 6:16-19

16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:
17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,
18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.

 

Things to think about:

  • Why does the LORD hate these things?
  • What can we do to guard against these things?
  •  If you have a problem in any of these areas ask God to forgive you and help you.

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture we see that Solomon lists seven things that You hate. In face he even goes as far as to say these things disgust You. Help us not to be people who live like this. Help us to be humble, peaceful, truthful, and to love our brothers and sisters in Christ. Forgive us of the times we have failed You in any of these areas. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

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haggai(1)-25The Book of Haggai: Consider Your Ways
by Deborah H. Bateman

About the book:

The Book of Haggai: Consider Your Ways is a Daily Bible Reading Study of the book of Haggai by Deborah H. Bateman. It is the twenty-fifth book in the Daily Bible Reading Series by the author. Haggai was one of the prophets from the Old Testament of the Bible.

In the book of Haggai, the LORD reveals a message to Haggai for the people asking them to consider your ways. The LORD also reminded the people through Haggai that He was with them, among other things. These are lessons that we can still use today in our lives.

The Book of Haggai: Consider Your Ways contains four Daily Bible Reading lessons consisting of a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scriptures, a few questions to consider called, “Things to think about,” and a prayer of the day. It is a great Bible study for individual or group study.

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Daily Bible Reading “Beware of Wicked People” (Proverbs 6:12-15)

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Beware of Wicked People

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 6:12-15. In this Scripture, Solomon warns his son about people who are wicked. He wants them to be aware that there are these kinds of people in the world. He wants them to be on guard against the evil and wicked plans that they devise.

The first thing he warns them about is that naughty, wicked men, walk around with a deceitful mouth. They tell lies at every turn.

Sometimes people who were raised in Christian homes and have never experienced the wicked people of this world think that they can trust everybody. We need to teach our children that not everybody was raised like them and not everybody was taught right from wrong.

Wicked people maliciously wink their eyes, make motions with their feet, and make gestures with their fingers.

In Proverbs 35:19 David says, “Do not let those gloat over me who are my enemies without cause; do not let those who hate me without reason maliciously wink the eye.”

Wicked people are perverse in their hearts. They constantly devise mischief and cause trouble.

Micah 2:1 tells us, “Woe to those who plan iniquity, to those who plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they carry it out because it is in their power to do it.”

The wicked will eventually get their just rewards. The outcome for these kind of people is misfortune which comes upon them quickly. They will be suddenly destroyed because of their evil ways.

Do you know anyone who would rather lie than tell the truth any day? Have you ever known someone who sits around thinking about what evil thing they can do next? Solomon warns us about these kind of people.

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Proverbs 6:12-15

12 A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth.
13 He winketh with his eyes, he speaketh with his feet, he teacheth with his fingers;
14 Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord.
15 Therefore shall his calamity come suddenly; suddenly shall he be broken without remedy.

 

Things to think about:

  • What are some of the characteristics of the wicked that Solomon mentions in this Scripture?
  • Why should we be aware of these things?
  • How can we guard against the wickedness of evil people?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture in Proverbs we see where Solomon warns his sons about wicked people. He tells us ways to identify these kinds of people. Help us to be aware and be on guard against those who would devise evil against us. Protect us from every evil work and help us to be what you would have us be. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

Bible Verse to Journal or Memorize:

A naughty person, a wicked man, walketh with a froward mouth. – Proverbs 6:12

 

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Featured Book:

haggai(1)-25The Book of Haggai: Consider Your Ways
by Deborah H. Bateman

About the Book:

The Book of Haggai: Consider Your Ways is a Daily Bible Reading Study of the book of Haggai by Deborah H. Bateman. It is the twenty-fifth book in the Daily Bible Reading Series by the author. Haggai was one of the prophets from the Old Testament of the Bible.

In the book of Haggai, the LORD reveals a message to Haggai for the people asking them to consider your ways. The LORD also reminded the people through Haggai that He was with them, among other things. These are lessons that we can still use today in our lives.

The Book of Haggai: Consider Your Ways contains four Daily Bible Reading lessons consisting of a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scriptures, a few questions to consider called, “Things to think about,” and a prayer of the day. It is a great Bible study for individual or group study.

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Daily Bible Reading “Consider the Ant” (Proverbs 6:6-11)

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Consider the Ant

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 6:6-11. In this Scripture, Solomon tells us to consider the ways of the ant. The ant has no guide, overseer, or ruler.

She provides her meat in the summer and gathers her food in the harvest.

He asks, ” How long wilt you sleep, O sluggard? when wilt you arise from your sleep?”

A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep: and poverty will come as one who travels, and your want as an armed man.

Ants are industrious. They are not lazy. They are workers. They take care of themselves. They are strong. They clean themselves. They form colonies. They work together to provide for the whole colony. They are not selfish, but work for the good of all of them. Solomon tells us to prepare for winter, if we don’t we will be without. Have you ever seen an ant sitting around doing nothing?

 

Daily Bible Reading:

Proverbs 6:6-11

6 Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:
7 Which having no guide, overseer, or ruler,
8 Provideth her meat in the summer, and gathereth her food in the harvest.
9 How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep?
10 Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep:
11 So shall thy poverty come as one that travelleth, and thy want as an armed man.

 

Things to think about:

  • What do we know about the ant?
  • How does the ant work?
  • What happens if we are lazy?

 

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we study this Scripture in Proverbs we see that Solomon compares us to the ant. He tells us to model ourselves after the ant. He reminds us not to be lazy. Help us to follow the example of the ant. Help us to not be lazy, but to be industrious and serve one another as we serve You. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

 

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Instead of a music video today I thought I’d share this video. For those of you who are interested in ants and would like to learn more about them and how they work. I found this video on you tube a sermon by Pastor Doug Batchelor and he shares some amazing facts about the ant.

PS. Thank you for coming to DeborahHBateman.com to study the Bible with us. Come back again tomorrow. Please invite your friends and family to join us for Bible Study.

 

Featured Book:

haggai(1)-25The Book of Haggai: Consider Your Ways
by Deborah H. Bateman

About the Book:

The Book of Haggai: Consider Your Ways is a Daily Bible Reading Study of the book of Haggai by Deborah H. Bateman. It is the twenty-fifth book in the Daily Bible Reading Series by the author. Haggai was one of the prophets from the Old Testament of the Bible.

In the book of Haggai, the LORD reveals a message to Haggai for the people asking them to consider your ways. The LORD also reminded the people through Haggai that He was with them, among other things. These are lessons that we can still use today in our lives.

The Book of Haggai: Consider Your Ways contains four Daily Bible Reading lessons consisting of a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scriptures, a few questions to consider called, “Things to think about,” and a prayer of the day. It is a great Bible study for individual or group study.

Go to: Amazon
Get your copy now!

 

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Have a blessed day,

Deborah

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