1 Kings 15:25-17:24 + Acts 10:24-48 + Psalm 134:1-3 + Proverbs 17:9-11
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Old Testament - 1 Kings 15 verse 26 stood out to me right away today: "But he did what was evil in the LORD's sight and followed the example of his father, continuing the sins of idolatry that Jeroboam had led Israel to commit." The key word that stood out to me in this verse is "example." I think sometimes we can forget that every action we take is an example to others. We are either exampling godly behavior or ungodly behavior. Obviously Jeroboam exampled ungodly behavior - and unfortunately, since he was king of Israel, his bad example had far reaching effects. Even though you or me aren't king of any land, I do believe that the examples we set have bigger impacts than we realize. Our kids, our parents, our siblings, our neighbors, our co-workers, the stranger on the street, the person at the coffee shop, are all watching what we do. How we behave. Who we are. Our very lives are examples to so many people each and every day. What type of example are you setting with your life? Do you realize that people are literally following your example each and every day?
1 Kings 16 is quite the chapter full of drama! It's like a soap-opera. As I was reading this chapter, and in particular when Zimri was plotting to kill Elah, I was reminded of Macbeth's old quote - "Heavy is the head that wears the crown." Indeed very true in this chapter!
Great readings in 1 Kings 17 today! We are introduced to the prophet Elijah! And what an introduction. I love the visual of Elijah being fed by ravens. Elijah was completely dependent on God for his food delivery via birds. This image reminds me of how dependent you and I are today on God... (even if we do not realize how dependent we really are....)
Elijah was the first prophet in a long line of prophets to come over the next 300 years in Israel. As the kings of Israel were now all sinning and there were few Levitical priests left in Israel (most were in Judah), God brought forth the prophets to bring God's word to his people in Israel. More on who Elijah was is at Bible.org at this link. More on the message of Elijah is at this link.
Great readings today about Elijah and the Widow at Zarephath! Verses 21 through 23 are awesome - "And he stretched himself out over the child three times and cried out to the LORD, "O LORD my God, please let this child's life return to him." The LORD heard Elijah's prayer, and the life of the child returned, and he came back to life! Then Elijah brought him down from the upper room and gave him to his mother. "Look, your son is alive!""
Bible.org's commentary on our 1 Kings 17 readings on Elijah today titled "Testings By the Brook" is at this link and commentary titled "Testings and Ministry at Zaraphath" is at this link and commentary titled "The Death and Resurrection of the Widow's Son" is at this link. There is a lot of great in-depth commentary on 1 Kings 17 at Bible.org!
New Testament - Acts 10 verses 25 & 26 stood out to me today - "As Peter entered his home, Cornelius fell to the floor before him in worship. But Peter pulled him up and said, "Stand up! I'm a human being like you!" This reminds me that this type of stuff can still happen today. I am afraid that sometimes we can end up worshiping people today, instead of worshiping God. And I'm afraid that this can oftentimes happen in the context of our churches. I have to say that I have seen what almost looks like worship of Pastors at churches. And that ain't a good thing... Pastors are human beings just like us! Yes, they are called to a very high standard in Paul's letter to Timothy, which we'll read later this year. But Pastors are not God. They are not divine. They should not be worshiped. Yes, they can help lead us in worship of God in great ways and with great messages. But let us make sure we are directing our worship at the true Rock and Light and Author of All who will never fail us and never let us down - God. So, stand up before your pastor. Pastors are humans just like us...
Peter's words in verses 34 - 36 are so powerful and are a huge turning point in the Gospel beginning to be preached to the Gentiles (non-Jews) - "I see very clearly that God doesn't show partiality. In every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right. I'm sure you have heard about the Good News for the people of Israel--that there is peace with God through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all." Do you believe that God does not show partiality? Do you believe that in every nation he accepts those who fear him and do what is right? Do you believe there is peace with God through Jesus? Do you know this peace?
Psalms - Psalm 134 is a great little Psalm! This Psalm is basically taking place as worshippers are leaving the Temple in Jerusalem for the night - and in the first two verses the Worshippers are speaking to the Levites (priests) in the temple - giving blessings to the Levites and asking them to bless God overnight. Then, in the third verse the Levites give a departing blessing to the worshippers as they leave the temple: "May the LORD, who made heaven and earth, bless you from Jerusalem." And that is certainly my prayer for each of you reading this - May God bless you!
Proverbs - Wow. Proverbs 17 verse 9 is a challenging one for me today - "Disregarding another person's faults preserves love; telling about them separates close friends." I get the wisdom of it initially. Makes sense. Makes me think about a marriage relationship really... :) But, what about speaking the truth in love? Isn't there is a time and place to let folks know about something that is maybe a major issue that needs some attention? If someone is doing something wrong that is harming them or others around them, shouldn't we speak up? I know there is a fine line here... I need to meditate on this Proverb a bit more... (This is the beauty of the Bible! We will not understand every single verse every single time. Could take years! The Bible's got depth, that is for sure. I am glad you are on this journey into the depths of the Bible with me this year.) Let me know your thoughts on this Proverb in the Comments section below? When do we close our mouth to preserve love and when do we not close it?
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Please join us in memorizing and meditating on a verse of Scripture today: "Whoever would foster love covers over an offense, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends." Proverbs 17:9 TNIV
Prayer Point: Pray that you do not repeat your neighbors offenses to others. Pray that you foster love by covering over an offense. Pray that you do not separate close friends through gossiping or busy-bodying.
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Proverbs 17:9 can be seen as either as a positive or negative. I did some looking up because I wanted to see the Hebrew word supporting the English word “fault.” At first I was thinking, before I did any looking up, that there is a difference between a fault and a sin. I was moving toward the things people comment on or criticize when someone does not do an activity or ritual the same way we do something, then we criticize them. However, that word translated “fault” in the NLT is not the word denoting sin, but transgression and it still is a “wrong.”
"Disregarding another person's faults preserves love; telling about them separates close friends."
If the “fault” you are disregarding is a criminal act so that “love” can be preserved, than what has happened is an accessory after the fact to a crime (according to the judicial/criminal codes in most jurisdictions in the United States.) If the person loves to pick their teeth in public and it drives you crazy but the person is righteous, than disregarding, their fault is needful to keep the relationship.
Many of us enter relationships/marriages out of a touchy/feely kind of emotional distrubance love (I think the loved used here is the love with feelings and not the love as a verb type love) that covers “faults” which need to be exposed before we say, “I do.” Once this kind of love ceases, then all the faults that have been there all the time, will pop up like goose bumps on a skinny dipper diving into 30° water (2 below Celsius)
Just my thoughts,
Ramona
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I have that tendency to get upset with my wife and son when they continue to procrastinate on things or take shortcuts on areas that...require their attention. they build up into huge projects. They both have ADHD, so I know it's hard for them to focus at times. I remind them at times hoping it will change, but doesn't. The problem is.....me. Instead of nicely reminding or trying to help, I criticize & tear down. I get so frustrated. I can relate to the proverbs passage for today. Who am I is the question that needs to be asked?
A mirror would be a good place to look. I have so many areas that I need to work on. I am reminded today that real love overlooks the faults of others. I will try to be more understanding and constructive in how I approach situations & when I feel like people need some changing to do, I better consider what needs changing in my life. I can only change myself with God's help & pray that God will help them to overcome the areas they struggle in. God bless & thank you for the words of wisdom & encouragement each day. My wife & I look forward to it. We have used the one year Bible for the last couple of years, but it wasn't till recently that God lead us to this site. We were looking for more.....deeper study.....we found it. In the truth,
Nathan
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mike,
today's commentary and verses really struck me for some reason. nothing new or profound, but just a great DAY. thanks for your ministry - but don't think i'm starting to worship you ar anything ;-)
rob
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Today's reading is filled with kings who did evil before the Lord,I noted that even then,God still spoke to them through prophets.I guess then being a prophet wasn't too popular a job...if the king had no regard for God then a prophet bringing him words of rebuke from God couldn't have fared too well.Today's reading on Elijah and the widow has been used alot to promote the prosperity gospel.Give to a prophet and you'll get a prophet's reward..etc.Sometimes we forget or choose to forget that even the blessing that comes from tithing is also connected to work....crops don't just spring up...it takes work.There's another verse that says God blesses the work of our hands...The jewish people I've met don't have the idea of God just promoting them overnight,money growing by itself because they "sowed"....God wants our soul to prosper too and if we keep our minds on financial blessings all the time,we may loose sight of what God's truly interested in.I know this may sound harsh but for some people,God prospers their soul by making them depend on God daily...truly living by faith...and learning to bless God even if all's taken from them.
Yep I missed the part yesterday that Cornelius had not been saved...was God fearing,religious...but not saved.He was so excited that Peter was coming to his place that he gathered a crowd!Even some of his soldiers were devout...Having a godly leader sure is a blessing.
Speaking or not speaking...hmmm I think the way we speak the truth in "love"shows.Recently I wrote an email to my dad about some of his actions....Later he thanked me for the email and said I spoke in love....when we judge or critise...it shows.When we want to show just how spiritual we are and the other person isn't...it shows.I pray that we learn to speak to others in love and with a pure heart...not just because we are hurt/angry...to speak words that encourage and build up.I need that in my life big time...May God help us all learn to leave judgement to him.
God bless you all
Anka
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Fantastic blog!
The thing that struck me reading 1 Kings for today was the long succession of kings who got it wrong - some of them were even sent to bring justice but they still got it wrong. But God never forgot about the people.
Laura
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The interesting thing to me about the succession of kings was how many there were in Israel while Asa was serving faithfully in Judah. God preserved Asa's reign because he did right. The others just reaped and sowed violence after violence.
Micah Girl
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wow!
Tremendous observation from Proverbs...
My wife and I like to say sometimes we are practicing our procedure known secretly to us as "Sit and Smile" ....but being a guitar player I loved the guitar pick stating, ZIP MOUTH... And what a tremendous truth that is from GODs' Word...
Mike... I wholeheartedly agree... GODS' Word is truly a lifetime full of Blessing... Sometimes the wise and prudent practice being quiet and sometimes they must speak the truth in love... Thats the beauty of the Word... And the beauty of us as GODs' crowning creation, he gave us a mind and HIS SPIRIT to think and discern and pray about the best alternative in any situation
jb
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Proverbs 17:9
9a "He who covers and forgives an offense seeks love, 9b but he who repeats or harps on a matter separates even close friends." AMP
I may be off base on this proverb, but here is what I think.
Looking at the way this proverb is paired up 9a and 9b, I think this has to do with an offense, transgression, or sin against the "reader" - not on a grand scale against society.
This is before the church, and I don't think it necessarily has to do with two "believers".
If someone sins/transgresses against you, certainly you go and discuss it with them. They can be repentant, and in that case you forgive them and not bring it up again. If they are not repentant, you can still express that it is wrong and forgive them anyway, and not "run it into the ground" when you see the offender.
I think the key is verse 9b. It is when the "offended" person brings up the matter every time he sees the other person that causes relationships - even close relationships to "separate".
The other person may stay away because he/she feels guilty, they don't want it thrown in their face all the time, they feel like you are exaggerating the offense, you really are being a jerk about the whole issue, etc. - especially if you have expressed forgiveness to the "offender".
I don't think these verses are talking about something as egregious as "murder" (although I guess it can apply), but rather common everyday offenses that occur between people/friends.
Ex. Someone spreads lies and gossip about you.
You go to them and talk to them about "transgression". They repent; you forgive, the story is over. They do not repent, you tell them it is not true, you forgive them, and never bring it up again.
If you bring up the lies/gossip over an over every time you see the person - it will cause them to avoid you (separate from you).
In the first verse you are seeking the "brotherly love" between two people by being discreet versus "going ape".
In the second verse, your actions cannot possibly lead to that "brotherly love".
[NOTE: If the offender keeps repeating the transgression, then it is on him, and the dissolution of relationship (or potential for relationship) will happen because of his actions. I guess if it is serious enough - at that time - you can take it to higher authorities???? - otherwise you "shake the dust from your feet" and depart from their life????]
John
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Proverbs readings today ... very intersting ... I've come across this verse a couple of times. Read it here and there a couple of times and it REALLY got my attention! The Dutch translation is: "Wie onrechtvaardig is behandeld, maar daar geen ophef over maakt, bevordert de liefde. Maar wie oude koeien uit de sloot haalt, raakt zelfs zijn beste vriend kwijt".
Wie onrechtvaardig is behandeld : Who was treated unjust / wrong
maar daar geen ophef over maakt : and doesn't make a big deal out of it
bevordert de liefde : stimulates love
Maar wie oude koeien uit de sloot haalt : But whom talks about things from the past
raakt zelfs zijn beste vriend kwijt : will even lose his best friend
So, reading the Dutch translation makes me think about the bygones, don't make a big fuss over what happened a year, 6 months, 3 months or a month ago. Which means that if someone comes up to me today and tells me "Mae, you're a loser and I don't like who you are and what you do!". Then I will tell that person "Okay, that's what you think. I can't help what you think and how you feel. I'm sorry you feel this way. God loves you and so do I". Period. The biggest mistake, which I think is the Proverb warning for (the Dutch translation), is to tell this person "Well, take a good look in the mirror, because a month ago you were being a loser yourself, because you did this and that". I think there's a big difference between the 2 translation. The King James translation sais: "He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends". So somehow, when I read these translations, I think I can tell people whenever I feel I've been not treated well or I didn't like something they did. I guess I should be careful how I put it, so tell them carefully that I have experienced something with them that didn't feel right to me. Not point at them and say "You treat me wrong!". So just tell them I experienced something that didn't feel good to me and then let it go. Don't repeat it every month. Talk about it and let it go. Which I think is a good thing, why constantly bring something up what you can change in the first place?
Mae
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This is a very well-written, uplifting and inspiring blog for both Christians like myself and others. Thanks for sharing.
Stephen
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Regarding Prov 17:9, first I'll just quote the KJV translation which uses the term "covereth" as opposed to "disregarding".
He that covereth a transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Proverbs 17:9 KJV
To me that says if we don't broadcast someone else's transgression, we are showing/seeking love, as opposed to repeating a matter and becoming separated from friends or separating other people who are friends. I'm not sure that is the same as disregarding or not confronting someone (in love) about their sin. But I do agree that there is a fine line there. Especially when the someone has a speck in his eye and we have a mote in our own. I had a "friend" once who did indeed discuss with me something that was possibly going on in my family that needed to be dealt with by the parents, and she also told me she would not discuss this with anyone else. I really appreciated that she approached me about this, even after I learned that she then went around telling everyone we knew about the situation. She told them all that she was doing it "in Christian love and concern". It separated not only she and me, but also myself and others who listened to her and continued to spread the gossip (which turned out not even to be true). I agree with your point that the Bible is so wonderful because we don't know it all right away and we can spend a whole lifetime getting to know what God has to say!
Pat
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Wow! Why did so many Isreali Kings continue to do such evil when the consequences were so clear?
As for criticising, I'm with Anka on that one; if only my children would communicate critique to me rather than sending me to Coventry.
Stuart
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Right on with Acts 10 34:36
As far as the mouth goes I'm afraid I'm not that good at that but I am reading and ask for my ears to be open and for eyes to see.
I'm 49 and so far I've used the WWPD approach you know, "what would Popeye do", but I'm working on it.
Mathew 7:7
Al
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My husband and I have been following your blog for two years. The OT readings have really been opening our eyes to Faith Lessons of the Bible in preparation for our trip to Israel this September with Ray Vanderlaan. We love the links through Bible.org. Great commentary as well. Thanks for your ministry!
Beth
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One of things I have found as I grow older and longer in my faith is that most of time it is best to keep the mouth closed and PRAY!!! I do not need to be right all the time as I once did when I was younger! I know what is "right" in my heart and having a secure walk in the Lord is more important now, than having to argue, and be right!I have come to that place that I daily hope my walk and my talk are in sync!!
Debby
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1 King 17:13b
But first make a small cake of bread for me from what you have and bring it to me, and then make something for yourself and your son.
Elijah told the widow to prepare a cake for him first. This makes me think of a spiritual rule: give your first and best to God. When we tithe, do we donate what is left at he end of a month or the first and best of us in the beginning of a month? Of course, Elijah is not God but he was a prophet from God to help the widow. So, he had the right to ask for the first cake.
Acts 10:34-35
34Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism 35but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.
God is fair. He shows no favourism. Favourism exists in family, society and nations. Do you favour your son over your daughter? Does the society favour the professionals over a layperson? Do you consider a privilege to be the citizen of nation A over the others? But here in Acts, Peter told us, God shows no favourism.
Frederick
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hmm...that's the second time this week I got a "take the bad with the good" from the Lord. That's what Proverbs 17:9 is about, isn't it? Accepting the bad along with the good in someone, and honoring them by not spreading the bad about them. Exactly how Jesus loves us.
@Ramona, the translation doesn't always capture the original essence, but if you look at the verse, it compares "disregarding" to "telling about" or "repeating the matter". It's not about tolerating faults or wrong, it's about not spreading it around or not gossiping about it. In Matthew 18, Jesus tells us the correct way to deal with a fault: confront the person. Don't talk about them to someone who has nothing to do with the situation, which will definitely "separate close friends.
Ditas
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I think the verse in Proverbs has a lot to do with gossip. If we look at other Scriptures we know it is not wrong to confront somebody who has done wrong. Also, if there has been a misunderstanding between you and somebody, you need to deal with it. But that is strictly between you and them. If you repeat their offense to everyone then you will separate close friends. But if you know that somebody has done wrong, it is dealt with, then that's the end of it. You cover it up with forgiveness and promote love. When others asked what happened, you just tell them it has been taken care of. I think even if one of the people involved is still living in sin or still refusing to forgive, people not involved in the problem don't need to know what is going on.
Nanbcy
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One think that I liked about the talk of prophets is that God sends prophets whenever the Kings or priests sinned, God would send faithful prophets to bring the people back to God.
In our lives, God sends a lot of people who unconsciously (or consciously) sends his message to us and acts us prophets to bring us back to God.
It made me think of how I can act as a prophet to others and to bring them the good news of the Lord.
Regarding proverbs, I agree with Raeann. It talks about "Disregarding another's faults" in the sense that you do not bring it up or correct that person in a public scene or that you do not mention it to other people - because this would lead to gossip and it won't really help that person.
I believe that if we love a person we need to correct them and to disregard that person's faults is, yes, like conspiring to the crime - as Ramona had said. Plus it does not show real love, because if we love a person we would seek to see him/her improve or change for the better and what better way of doing that than to point out what he/she had done wrong and help him/her correct that mistake.
It really is like being in a marriage. I have been guilty of telling other people about my problems with my husband and it really doesn't promote love, because my husband - who is part of the problem - does not know the things that I am angry about, so instead of solving the problem, I am just making it worst by telling other people about his flaws.
Dianne
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1 Kings 16:16
16 When the Israelites in the camp heard that Zimri had plotted against the king and murdered him, they proclaimed Omri, the commander of the army, king over Israel that very day there in the camp.
Saul, David and Solomon were anointed by the Priests. But the Israelites had proclaimed their king. You can see the Israelites were on a downward slope.
1 Kings 17:13-14
13 Elijah said to her, “Don’t be afraid. Go home and do as you have said. But first make a small loaf of bread for me from what you have and bring it to me, and then make something for yourself and your son. 14 For this is what the LORD, the God of Israel, says: ‘The jar of flour will not be used up and the jug of oil will not run dry until the day the LORD sends rain on the land.’”
Elijah demanded the widow to provide for him first, then the jar and jug would never been used up. God did not provide abundant of flour and oil first. Instead, God asked (via Elijah) from the widow first. God provided a promise to the widow. Would it be similar to the LORD’s Prayer? God grants us our daily bread instead of abundant of food for a 'month'.
Frederick
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I have been working on disregarding fault with others. The old log in my eye is worse than the speck in another ones eye. I think this has really helped me be married for 30 years, and still have a good relationship with my grown kids. I am still struggling with not telling my kids how to bring up their kids! Only when they ask for advice :)
Now to pass this onto every day life in work and church is challenging.
I feel the proverb takes into account that the "preceived fault" does not hurt anyone.
Huskie
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1 Kings 17 struck a deep chord today. I was moved by your picture above, where Elijah was being fed by the ravens. Interesting that God required to Elijah to depend on 'looking upward' for his physical sustenance (where all of our physical, emotional, and spiritual sustenance comes from, in actuality).
Pat B
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Mike and everyone,
Proverbs 17:9 NIV
"He who covers over an offense promotes love, but whoever repeats the matter separates close friends."
I learned the following from Mike Hayes' sermon "Uncommon Forgiveness", February 2005, sermoncentral.com:
The Hebrew word for “cover” is “hs’K’” (kaw-saw’) and it means to “cover, conceal, or hide.”
The Hebrew word for “repeats” is “hn"v’” (shaw-naw’) and it means, “to repeat, do again, change, or alter.”
God’s promise is when we confess our sins to Him, He in turn covers our sin and never brings them up again.
Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. (Psalm 32:1 NIV)
You forgave the iniquity of your people and covered all their sins. Selah (Psalm 85:2 NIV)
Perhaps one way to understand Proverbs 17:9 is, we can choose not to broadcast other people's wrongs. As we forgive, we can promote love.
Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. (Colossians 3:13 NIV)
May God give us the wisdom, the grace, the love to cover wrongs and promote love.
Sincerely,
Joyce
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Today's proverbs is one of those verses that I have read, but the meaning didn't really sink in, but today it did! This is why I like this blog so much and especially the audio where a preview of the scripture is given before the reading.
Disregarding another person's fault preserves a marriage! My husband's faults used to bother me more than my faults bothered him. I got to thinking about this one day, and was ashamed of myself for the times I criticized him, and realized what a wonderful man he is to accept me as I am. But I worked on changing how I saw my husband, and thanked God for all the good things about him.
Judie
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Proverbs 17:9 is a great verse to contemplate. I know I can be needlessly critical, and also needlessly self-critical (NOT my own best friend). But the verse that really stuck in my mind visually is the one about Elijah being fed about the ravens. I had planned on doing an art journaling entry on that verse while listening to the DAB podcast before heading over here, so thanks for posting that picture. It will be helpful!
Fred
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The proverb for today seems to be saying that, when it's possible, disregarding a fault (letting it go) can be the most loving action. (I think of this as forbearance.) Telling about another's fault (to others) will definitely break up friendships. Gossip is divisive.
Sam
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True Ramona, I have heard of several friends who have married for the goosebumps and leave with faults that really were there the entire time.. hmm
Ok 1 kings 15:25-17:24
A long section and really the same thing went round and round..Israel couldn't keep a king for many years before it was off with his head! King Asa of Judah still kicking though..he's probably got some stories of the eye witness report of the crazies going in and out of Jerusalem (or Tirzah, or samaria) wow
Got to end with the worst King Ahab and wife Jezebel..
And also see Elijah..and the widow with the son who died and was raised. Hallelujah
Then we get to Acts 10:24-48
Peter and Cornelius..again preaching to the gentiles..God opened that one up
Also lesson u can't pour new wine into old wineskins..
Psalm 134:1-3 do we ever give thanks to those who work at night? While we sleep that keep us safe? Wow.. Maybe we should
Proverbs 17:9-11
Disregarding another person's faults preserves love, telling about them, separates friends. Yes!! Love your peeps and love warts and all! Amen
Dee
This verse comes to mind when I reflect on Proverbs 17:9.
“Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.”
Colossians 3:13 NIV I believe in context of Prov 17:9
- it is more of a forbearance. And and others pointed out, that we should not be “repeating” someone else’s offense over and over again, especially to others.
The word “transgression” is “pasha” in Hebrew.
It is not the same word in Hebrew as “sin” which is “chattah” IE: “‘Thus you shall say to Joseph: “I beg you, please forgive the trespass (pasha) of your brothers and their sin (chattah) for they did evil to you.”
Genesis 50:17A NKJV
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