Tag: Proverbs 3:1-2

God-breathed Scripture

Posted in Pauline epistles--BibleTrekToday, Proverbs--BibleTrekToday - September 21, 2023 - 0 Comment

Scripture reading for September 21st: 2nd Timothy 3, Psalm 39, Proverbs 3

2nd Timothy 3: 12-17 “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted, while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from whom you learned it and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”

The psalmist knew that his life was short and very ephemeral. He asked God to reveal his end and the measure of his days. Jesus revealed to mankind God’s offer of eternal life in God’s presence. God’s Word makes us wise for salvation–the forgiveness of our sins and restoration to God’s forever family. Paul told Timothy to receive Scripture as breathed out by God Himself. Through the Word, each believer, especially those called to preach and teach, would find all that they needed to equip them for ministry and a life of good works. God’s teaching that is kept, according to Proverbs, brings forth lengthened days on earth and peace. It is profitable to seek out and apply the Sacred Scriptures! Pass it on!

Psalm 39:4-5 “”O Lord, make me know my end and what is the measure of my days; let me know how fleeting I am.” Behold you have made my days as a few handbreadths, and my lifetime is as nothing before You. Surely all mankind stands as a mere breath!””

Prayer: Father God, thank You for breathing out Your Holy Word and having those You chose to write it down for us. Thank You for preserving Your Word! Help me to remember that heaven and earth will pass away, but Your Word lasts forever. Thank You for revealing eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ. Use me today to share this Good News and equip Your people for every good work.

Proverbs 3:1-2 “My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.”

Tags : , , , , , ,

Avoiding self-deception!

Posted in General epistles-BibleTrekToday - November 1, 2016 - 0 Comment

Scripture reading for November 1st:  James 1

Key Scriptures for over-comers:  James 1:22-25  “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves.  Do what it says.  Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror and, after looking at himself, goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like.  But the man who looks intently into the perfect law that gives freedom, and continues to do this, not forgetting what he has heard, but doing it–he will be blessed in what he does.”  

There is a danger in being regularly exposed to God’s word.  The danger is that we hear and know about what God asks of His people but we become complacent or defiant about applying God’s word to our own lives.  This is likened to a person who looks in the mirror to examine his face for dirt but when he looks away that person forgets what he saw!  But those who look intently at God’s word in order to do it will be blessed beyond measure!

Observations for over-comers:  Over-comers look intently into God’s word to obey it knowing that God’s smile awaits them!  “My son, do not forget my teaching, but keep my commands in your heart, for they will prolong your life many years and bring you prosperity.”  (Proverbs 3:1-2)

Tags : , , , , ,