02/06/2012
Key Verse: 3:34
One Word: God helps the needy and humble
THE LORD'S FAVOR TO THE HUMBLE
Proverbs 3:27-35Key Verse: 3:34
1. Treating people righteously (27-32).
Five "do not" statements here echo the commandment to love our neighbors. Do good and help needy, humble people with compassion, fairness, and generosity. Do not harm neighbors or friends. Do not accuse (contend with) someone for no clear reason. Do not envy or imitate violent people. Why not? God detests the perverse and wicked, but God delights in defending the upright and godly (32).
2. Be humble, not a mocker (33-35).
God curses the wicked and his home, but blesses the righteous and his home. God mocks proud mockers, but shows favor to the humble and oppressed. The Bible often repeats this truth: God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble (Jas 4:6; 1Pe 5:5). The wise will inherit honor, but fools will get only shame.
Prayer: Gracious and merciful Lord, you are mindful of the humble and oppressed. Forgive our pride and self-contentment. Give us your eyes to see ourselves and others as you do.Five "do not" statements here echo the commandment to love our neighbors. Do good and help needy, humble people with compassion, fairness, and generosity. Do not harm neighbors or friends. Do not accuse (contend with) someone for no clear reason. Do not envy or imitate violent people. Why not? God detests the perverse and wicked, but God delights in defending the upright and godly (32).
2. Be humble, not a mocker (33-35).
God curses the wicked and his home, but blesses the righteous and his home. God mocks proud mockers, but shows favor to the humble and oppressed. The Bible often repeats this truth: God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble (Jas 4:6; 1Pe 5:5). The wise will inherit honor, but fools will get only shame.
One Word: God helps the needy and humble
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