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2:14 The unspiritual man does not receive the gifts of the Spirit of God, for they are folly to him, and he is not able to understand them because they are spiritually discerned.
This Is one of those sad truths, I'm afraid. Proverbs 14:12 really sums this up well,... I believe.
There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.
From Wesley's Notes, we read
14:12 Right - There are some evil courses which men may think to be lawful and good. The end - The event shews that they were sinful and destructive.
And then from Jamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary
12. end thereof-or, "reward," what results (compare Pr 5:4). ways of death-leading to it.
And my favorite is Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary
14:1 A woman who has no fear of God, who is wilful and wasteful, and indulges her ease, will as certainly ruin her family, as if she plucked her house down. 2. Here are grace and sin in their true colours. Those that despise God's precepts and promises, despise God and all his power and mercy. 3. Pride grows from that root of bitterness which is in the heart. The root must be plucked up, or we cannot conquer this branch. The prudent words of wise men get them out of difficulties. 4. There can be no advantage without something which, though of little moment, will affright the indolent. 5. A conscientious witness will not dare to represent anything otherwise than according to his knowledge. 6. A scorner treats Divine things with contempt. He that feels his ignorance and unworthiness will search the Scriptures in a humble spirit. 7. We discover a wicked man if there is no savour of piety in his discourse. 8. We are travellers, whose concern is, not to spy out wonders, but to get to their journey's end; to understand the rules we are to walk by, also the ends we are to walk toward. The bad man cheats himself, and goes on in his mistake. 9. Foolish and profane men consider sin a mere trifle, to be made light of rather than mourned over. Fools mock at the sin-offering; but those that make light of sin, make light of Christ. 10. We do not know what stings of conscience, or consuming passions, torment the prosperous sinner. Nor does the world know the peace of mind a serious Christian enjoys, even in poverty and sickness. 11. Sin ruins many great families; whilst righteousness often raises and strengthens even mean families. 12. The ways of carelessness, of worldliness, and of sensuality, seem right to those that walk in them; but self-deceivers prove self-destroyers. See the vanity of carnal mirth. 14. Of all sinners backsliders will have the most terror when they reflect on their own ways. 15. Eager readiness to believe what others say, has ever proved mischievous. The whole world was thus ruined at first. The man who is spiritually wise, depends on the Saviour alone for acceptance. He is watchful against the enemies of his salvation, by taking heed to God's word. 16. Holy fear guards against every thing unholy. 17. An angry man is to be pitied as well as blamed; but the revengeful is more hateful. |
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| July 03, 2009 |
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| July 03, 2009 |
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I often find commentaries to be VERY helpful. And that's one of my memory verses, Preston. Good blog! |
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| July 03, 2009 |
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| I tell you Mike, when I read todays' verse, I saw the ball come out of The Pitchers Hand and I knew this Proverb was the right bat for a Home Run!... hehe. Love ya, Man. |
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| July 04, 2009 |
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| Carolyn Ward, my new friend. A face and name I will not forget,... ever. Already, I have been blessed by our bond. Now I have read a lot of disheartening things the last few days on the issue you refer to and here is the very first comment that I feel lines up with Gods' view of how we are to look at things like this. What you've said is no more than the expression of a heart for God and a likeness of His compassion. It is refreshing to hear, even though it means a great sorrow or burden. That's the price for love and I join you in your prayer. Thank you for commenting. I love you. |
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| July 08, 2009 |
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Oh my, Preston... it is right. They don't get it. I have a journal going "Thoughts, Memories... Prayers"... and one of the entires I made was...
They twist and turn the meaning of scripture and make it vile. Love is the only way for change. |
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| July 08, 2009 |
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| I like what you say; I love what Matthew Henry spells out. We have been studying Galatians in SS and chapter 5 fits right in with 1Cor 2:14. |
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| July 08, 2009 |
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Joey, I don't talk enough about journaling here, even though I have been keeping one since 96. "So many things can cloud our memory of what God has done,... special moments, achievements, answered prayer, dates when family and friends were saved (very important) Amen?
And yes, we do, all of us push some precepts of God more at times with motives that were NOT Gods' motive. Because we are in the flesh when we do this we don't feel anyone will pick up on it. Had we been in The Spirit Of God we would have: 1. Spoke the "right" Word; 2. Aware that God just heard us; and 3. Known that anyone who was in The Spirit could see our motive. It's sad, and reflects a need for friends to pray, forgive, and allow Gods Word to manifest. Thanks for GREAT comments. Wuv u |
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| July 08, 2009 |
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| Speeking of the "right" Word... Teral, I just had to post the PERFECT Word you gave someone today back to you. Wow. That was beautiful. And Galatians,... don't get me started,.. hehe. I know you guys are lovin that. Amen? I love you. |
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| July 09, 2009 |
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15. Eager readiness to believe what others say, has ever proved mischievous. The whole world was thus ruined at first.
Adam as the example here, reminds me that I have eagerly been lured into some trap devised by satan.
I always get something from your teachings here. love you brother!!!! |
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| July 09, 2009 |
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33:4 For the word of the LORD [is] right; and all his works [are done] in truth.
Great thought Preston... PTL!
Blessings In Him... :o)
Herman
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| July 09, 2009 |
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| Juanita and Herman, thank you both for your comments. I can reply to both in this thought. The Word is Christ Jesus,... Jesus is The Cornerstone,... we do not have to throw the Word at anyone like it was a rock,... it doesn't move,... The Cornerstone is the foundation stone and anything that is NOT the truth will be smashed and broken against it. Amen. |
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