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Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. – Proverbs 18:1

Daily Bible Reading “Selfish Desire” (Proverbs 18:1-9)

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Deborah H. Bateman

Selfish Desire

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 18:1-9. In this Scripture, we are told that through selfish desire a person, who separates themselves, seeks and rages against all wisdom.

A fool has no delight in understanding, but that their heart may discover itself.

When the wicked comes, then comes contempt, and with shame reproach.

The words of a person’s mouth are like deep waters, and the fountain of wisdom is like a flowing brook.

It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, or to overthrow the righteous in judgment.

A fool’s lips enter into controversy, and their mouth calls for blows.

A fool’s mouth is their destruction, and their mouth is the lure of their soul.

The words of a gossipers are like wounds that are swallowed deep into the belly.

Those who are lazy in their work are kin to those who are great wasters.

“Therefore, come out from among unbelievers, and separate yourselves from them, says the LORD.
Don’t touch their filthy things, and I will welcome you” (2 Corinthians 6:17).

As believers we are told to separate ourselves from unbelievers and from their ungodly ways.

Have you ever had someone wound you with their words like this Scripture talks about? We need to refrain from being a part of gossipers’ conversations. We need to realize that our words can both lift people up and encourage them or our words can harm people by cutting them down and discouraging them. Lord, help us to use our words as tools of encouragement to others.

Daily Bible Reading:

Proverbs 18:1-9

1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.
2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself.
3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach.
4 The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.
5 It is not good to accept the person of the wicked, to overthrow the righteous in judgment.
6 A fool’s lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes.
7 A fool’s mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul.
8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly.
9 He also that is slothful in his work is brother to him that is a great waster.

Things to think about:

What do our selfish desires cause?
Why do the words of a talebearer pierce us so deeply?
What usually causes a fool to get into trouble?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture in the book of Proverbs help us to see all of the examples in this Scripture and examine ourselves to see if any of these apply to us. Examine our hearts and lives. Examine our motives and intents. Help us to be what You would have us to be. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. – Proverbs 17:22

Daily Bible Reading “A Merry Heart” (Proverbs 17:22-28)

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Deborah H. Bateman

A Merry Heart

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 17:22-28. We are reminded in this Scripture that a merry heart does good like medicine: but a broken spirit dries the bones.

A wicked person takes a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.

Wisdom is before those who have understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.

A foolish child is a grief to their father, and bitterness to their mother

To punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.

Those who have knowledge spare their words: and a person of understanding has an excellent spirit.

Even a fool, when they hold their peace, is counted wise: and those who shut their mouth are esteemed as people of understanding.

“Go thy way, eat thy bread with joy, and drink thy wine with a merry heart; for God now accepteth thy works” (Ecclesiastes 9:7).

Do you find it hard sometimes to have a merry heart? When we get our minds on our circumstances it can be difficult at times to be joyful and to have peace in our hearts. If we can focus on the LORD and His goodness to us, instead of our circumstances, we are more likely to be able to have a merry heart.

We are reminded in Nehemiah 8:10 that “The joy of the LORD is our strength.” Even if you don’t have joy and happiness in this life, you can have a merry heart by focusing on the LORD and His goodness to you.

Daily Bible Reading:

Proverbs 17:22-28

22 A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
23 A wicked man taketh a gift out of the bosom to pervert the ways of judgment.
24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
25 A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.
26 Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity.
27 He that hath knowledge spareth his words: and a man of understanding is of an excellent spirit.
28 Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

Things to think about:

What is a merry heart compared to in this Scripture?
What does this Scripture say about a foolish child?
What is one of the attributes of a person of knowledge which is shown in this Scripture?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read this Scripture and reminded that a merry heart does good like medicine, help us to have a cheerful heart. Help us to live in the joy of the Lord. Give us the peace and joy that we need in our lives in order for our hearts to be merry. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. – Proverbs 17:17

Daily Bible Reading “A Friend Loves at All Times ” (Proverbs 17:15-21)

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Deborah H. Bateman

A Friend Love at All Times

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 17:15-21. My favorite verse from this Scripture is found in verse 17, “A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.”

People who justify the wicked and those who condemn the just are both an abomination to the LORD.

Is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, since they have no desire for it?

A person void of understanding strikes hands, and becomes security in the presence of their friend.

Those who love rebellion love strife: and those who exalt their doorway seek destruction.

Those who have a crooked heart find no good: and those who have a perverted tongue fall into mischief.

Those who bear a fool do it to their sorrow: and the parents of a fool have no joy.

One of the great friendships of the Bible is revealed in 1 Samuel 18:3, “Then Jonathan and David made a covenant, because he loved him as his own soul.” They made sacrifices for one another. They also protected one another.

To have a true friendship you have to make sacrifices for each other. Building a friendship and a relationship takes time and effort. You have to show that you care about the other person and their needs, not just your own needs and desires.

The greatest friendship of all is found in the relationship that we can have with Jesus Christ. “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). Jesus demonstrated what it meant to be a true friend. He made the ultimate sacrifice. He gave His life as a sacrifice for our sins.

Daily Bible Reading:

Proverbs 17:15-21

15 He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD.
16 Wherefore is there a price in the hand of a fool to get wisdom, seeing he hath no heart to it?
17 A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
18 A man void of understanding striketh hands, and becometh surety in the presence of his friend.
19 He loveth transgression that loveth strife: and he that exalteth his gate seeketh destruction.
20 He that hath a froward heart findeth no good: and he that hath a perverse tongue falleth into mischief.
21 He that begetteth a fool doeth it to his sorrow: and the father of a fool hath no joy.

Things to think about:

Who does this Scripture say are an abomination to the LORD?
What does it mean to be a true friend?
Do you have someone who you would call your best friend? What makes your relationship so special?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read and study this Scripture we are reminded that a friend loves at all times. Help us to be this kind of friend. Thank You for Your Son, Jesus, who laid down His life for His friends. Help us to show Your love to our friends. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth. – Proverbs 17:8

Daily Bible Reading “A Gift is Like a Precious Stone” (Proverbs 17:8-14)

Posted on September 28, 2017 by Deborah H. Bateman

A Gift is Like a Precious Stone

Today’s Daily Bible Reading is from Proverbs 17:8-14. In this Scripture, we are reminded that a gift is like a precious stone in the eyes of those who have it: where ever it turns, it prospers.

Those who cover a transgression seek love; but those who repeat a matter separate best friends.

A rebuke enters more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.

An evil person seeks rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger will be sent against them.

Let a bear robbed of her whelps encounter a man, rather than a fool in his folly.

Evil will not depart from the house of those who reward evil for good.

The beginning of strife is like water that bursts forth: so forsake controversy, before it is exposed.

We are told that a gift is like a precious stone. How does it make you feel when someone gives you a gift? Do you treasure the gift as if it were a precious stone?

The greatest gift of all is the gift of salvation. God sacrificed His only Son, Jesus, on the cross in order to offer us salvation from our sins. If a gift is like a precious stone, how can we ever put a value on the most precious gift of all? How can we show our gratitude for this gift?

Daily Bible Reading:

Proverbs 17:8-14

8 A gift is as a precious stone in the eyes of him that hath it: whithersoever it turneth, it prospereth.
9 He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
10 A reproof entereth more into a wise man than an hundred stripes into a fool.
11 An evil man seeketh only rebellion: therefore a cruel messenger shall be sent against him.
12 Let a bear robbed of her whelps meet a man, rather than a fool in his folly.
13 Whoso rewardeth evil for good, evil shall not depart from his house.
14 The beginning of strife is as when one letteth out water: therefore leave off contention, before it be meddled with.

Things think about:

What is a gift compared to in this Scripture?
What do evil people seek?
What happens to those who reward evil with good?
Have you accepted God’s precious gift of salvation? If so, how do you show your appreciation to God for the gift?

Prayer of the Day:

Dear Heavenly Father,

As we read and study this Scripture in the book of Proverbs we are reminded that a gift is like a precious stone. The greatest gift of all is the gift of salvation. Thank You for the sacrifice that was made on the cross for our salvation. Help us to show our love and appreciation for this gift. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

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