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The Extreme Danger of Messing with Widows - Proverbs 15:25

6/15/2017

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Proverbs 15:25  The LORD will tear down the house of the proud, but He will establish the boundary of the widow. 
 
One of the quickest ways to cause God to act in judgment is to mess with widows.  By the way the corollary to this is that messing with orphans is not very smart either.  Probably the second quickest way to incur the disciplinary action of God is to be proud and arrogant.  Therefore the ones’ warned in this proverb are facing the proverbial “double-whammy” because of their actions. 
 
The first thing we see is God’s promise to “tear down” the house of the one who is proud.  The Hebrew word for this tearing out is frightening because it has the idea of tearing out or tearing down.  God is promising the proud man that He Himself will tear him out of his home – and tear down his entire house.  The word house here is more than just someone’s domestic address.  It actually means God will destroy an entire family.  One’s house meant more than just the physical structure in which one lived.  It meant the house, the land, the businesses, the children, and even the future generations of a family.  As God has warned before in Proverbs 16:18, “Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.”  The New Testament says the same thing in James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5 – God is opposed to the proud – He arrays Himself as an army ready for battle to fight them.  But the reason for this warning has something more to it.  Their source of pride seems to be a house built on the backs of widows.
 
This proverb is a single unit – the pride mentioned here is due to the abuse of widows.  Widows did not have very many rights in the times of the Bible.  Israel stood out among other nations and other religions because of God’s concern for the rights of widows.  The right God is protecting is that of their right to the land of their family.
 
We need to remember that Israel was an agrarian nation – a people of the land.  The two chief occupations in Israel were those of farmers and shepherds.  To either of these groups land was indispensible.  Permanent markers measured the land that God had established when Israel was given the land.  So important was this gift of the land that God made it clear that the land was His, not theirs.  Every 50 years God decreed a Jubilee.  At this time every family would return to its land – and the land would return to them.  God gave land to them and fully expected His boundaries to be honored – perpetually. 
 
Now we come to the second part of this proverb.  God will establish the boundary of the widow.  Since God set up the original markers by decree – to move them was a grave sin.  To move the boundary of a widow was even worse.  Some, who were arrogant towards God, would move the boundaries of widow’s land so that they could enlarge their holdings at the expense of a widow who had few if any legal rights.  To say that God would be displeased by this is a massive understatement!  He would be furious.  Destruction would come to the prideful, arrogant person who would do this.  God also would fight to establish the actual boundary for the widow.  The arrogant man who would do this would forfeit not just his illegal land grab; he would face destruction for his entire family.
 
So what can we learn from this proverb for today?  First of all we learn that only a very prideful (and I might add stupid) person messes with widows.  But since we don’t have the same problem of moving boundary stones among our crimes today – how do we interpret and apply this to our lives?  Second, we need to defend the rights of widows and orphans.  This is an absolute for us as Christians.  If I may add something here – we also need to fight for single moms.  There are women who were faithful to their husbands who were divorced because of infidelity or just because the guy didn’t want to be committed to his wife.  We need to stand up and defend their rights.  Unfortunately I’ve had to sit in courtrooms where horrific injustice was committed because an ungodly man had an ungodly lawyer who helped him get an ungodly settlement that left his wife high and dry.  We need to fight against such injustice.  Church discipline is one way to do this – making men take responsibility for their actions.  Another way is to learn more about those running for or being appointed to positions as judges.  Such actions may cost us in our communities – but the favor of God in these matters is worth it.  

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Snitch, Accessory to a Crime, or Just a Lover of Your Own Soul?

12/21/2012

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Proverbs 29:24   He who is a partner with a thief hates his own life; He hears the oath but tells nothing.  

In our law courts we have something called, "being an accessory to a crime."  This particular aspect of our law (as many of them do) has its roots in biblical law. The whole idea of being an accessory to a crime has to do with knowing or seeing that someone has committed a crime - and saying nothing about it when called to testify against them. For our courts the one who is with someone while they commit a crime - even if they are not involved - can be brought up on charges of being an accessory to the crime. Charges like this are dropped when the one who has seen the crime testifies against the one who committed it. Some call this ratting someone out or being a snitch. Reality is that they are speaking the truth about someone who has a complete disregard of the law, public safety, and the cohesiveness of the fabric of our society.

To be a partner with a thief here means to be one who divides or shares in his actions.  Proverbs 1 speaks of ignoring someone when they make an offer like this. The thief says that they will all share in one purse as they steal and kill to take what is not theirs. The same word is used in that passage as it used here. We are warned that someone who will do this with a thief (who will be their watchman to warn them if someone is coming - who is the get-away driver - who turns the other way when they break into someone's home or business) is someone who "hates" their own life. Hate is the Hebrew word "sane" and it means to be hostile to, loathe, or dislike intensely. When we ignore the warnings of God - His commandments - and indeed even those of our society - we do damage to our souls.

To be an accessory to a crime means we need to hurt our souls. We begin with our minds. We need to convince ourselves that God's laws and those of our society do not apply to us. We need to ignore the Word of God and its calls to us - as we ignore the Holy Spirit and our conscience. We then move to our emotions. Due to the Work of the Spirit in our consciences, we will begin to have adverse emotions. We will feel guilty (because we are guilty). We will also have to put to death things like mercy, compassion, and kindness in order to act in those ways toward whoever is being robbed. Finally, our will is affected. We set our course direction with our will and our choices. We intentionally chose against God's way - and in agreement with our flesh and the devil (who by the way loves it when we sin). Now we see the damage to our soul - or the way that we disdain the work of God within it.

The Bible speaks of hearing an admonition or oath - but saying nothing. This speaks of the Law in Leviticus 5:1 which says, "Now if a person sins after he hears a public adjuration to testify when he is a witness, whether he has seen or otherwise known, if he does not tell it, then he will bear his guilt." There it is plain and simple - the law against withholding information and in so doing helping a thief, murderer, or any kind of criminal who is acting outside of the law. Wisdom tells us that we should speak up on these matters - not to be a snitch or someone who is telling on everyone about everything possible - but rather as someone who desires for a society to hold together on the basis of law. This passage is speaking of clear cut crimes being committed. It also speaks of us being made aware of those crimes - being called to testify - and then choosing to withhold our testimony so as to be in league with the crime and the one who committed it. That is never wise. God's desire - and indeed the healthiest thing we can do for our souls - is to be a friend and ally of the truth. That is the position of wisdom - and of loving our souls, not hating them.

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The Biblical Case for Physical and Corporal Punishment - Proverbs 20:30

7/6/2012

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Stripes that wound scour away evil, And strokes reach the innermost parts.   Proverbs 20:30
 
Physical punishment . . . here is a topic that brings out the most strident opposition in a lot of people.  When it refers to children  some call it child abuse - and when it comes to the punishment of those who break the law the phrase "cruel and unusual punishment" is used.  So what exactly is God's take on the idea of corporal punishment and some kind of physical response to disobedience and criminal activity?  
 
There are two levels to understand this Proverb - that of the physical and the responsibility of parents and the state - and a purely spiritual level and how it relates to our growth in a relationship with the Lord.  I'll begin with what is being addressed most clearly here - which is the response of parents and governing officials to disobedience and crime.  
 
Our justice system has turned away from the biblical view of crime and punishment.  We try to rehabilitate criminals without thought that they need to acknowledge that they've stepped over a very serious line in their behavior.  The results are not encouraging at all.  We have overcrowded jails and prisons where repeat offenders abound.  We've gotten to the point where we have more people interested in the rights of the criminals than in the rights of those they infringed upon with their godless behavior.  Our prisons therefore have revolving doors on them - and with the present focus, there are few who are rehabilitated while incarcerated.  Put our current record next to one of a modern state that practices physical punishment for a crime.  Several years ago a young American citizen was arrested from a crime in one of these states.  He was convicted and sentenced to a caning.  People in the United States, especially among liberals, went ballistic.  Yet the facts should be viewed without all the hysteria.  Their crime rates are much lower than ours.  What they see currently and have seen in the past is that truly stripes and strokes do scour away evil in the heart.  They do reach the innermost parts of a person.  They are a very powerful deterrent to crime and disobedience.
 
The spiritual level is little diffeerent.  God disciplines those He loves and, according to Hebrews 12, He scourges every son He accepts.  How does God deal with His own children?  He disciplines them with scourgings - stripes and strokes that scour away the evil of our hearts and make us think twice about being disobedient again.  We are fallen beings and have a sad tendency to ignore God and His commandments and turn instead to what our flesh cries out for constantly.  The way God deals with this is to bring us into discipline.  Anyone who has ever experienced this discipline knows that it is stern but loving.  There is no doubt that God loves us when He disciplines us - but He is dead serious about it too.  He knows what is at stake - and is wanting to deter us from walking in rebellion and sin.  These things will hurt us - and in some cases even destroy us - therefore He takes it very seriously a trip to the proverbial spiritual woodshed.  But do not ever be mistaken . . . God does these things because He loves us.  The same should be said for parents and for a society that crafts effective physical punsihments for those who break the law.  
 
Physical punishment and corporal punishment may be unpopular with the liberal elements of our society - but in all honesty, they are wrong.  Yes there need to be limits put in place - there needs to be a humane way to practice the death penalty - and there should be wisdom in a parents administration of discipline.  Yet there also should be a full acknowledgement that the sinful nature of man will not respond to a call to reform alone.  It is in the best interests of a family - and indeed a society to practice physical and corporal punishment.  How do we know?  The Word of God informs us.  



POSTSCRIPT:  Recently, individuals have quoted this article and stated that we teach child abuse at Calvary Chapel Jonesboro.  To this I feel the need to respond.  First, biblically, we are told that if we have a problem with our brother to go to our brother - not the internet - and confront our brother.  To date, these individuals have yet to contact me to discuss these things.  That should say volumes in itself.  
     Second, we do not teach child abuse at our fellowship.  This blog is an endeavor to teach what is in the Bible for the edification and upbuilding of God's people.  Anyone who has been to our fellowship knows that in our classrooms we administer NO physical discipline.  We correct with words and with "time outs" and eventually with a report to parents.  From our nursery throughout every age group our people are instructed NEVER to administer physical discipline.  We believe this right alone belongs to a parent.  Even then we teach the following about any application of physical discipline.
     Discipline is about the heart of a child.  Physical or corporal punishment is ONLY to be administered in a spirit of love for the child.  Teaching and loving verbal correction is key - as is prayer for the child's eventual salvation in Jesus Christ.  Any physical punishment administered due to anger or rage is out of line and wrong.  The parent is to discipline the child with appropriate discipline - not abuse.  In the end the child should be taught - and in every circumstance hugged, loved, and prayed with after any physical punishment to assure them of our love.  The idea of a "beating" is completely out of step with what the Scriptures are teaching.  Instead the idea of loving discipline is intended.  
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When It is Necessary to Come to Blows - Proverbs 19:29

6/1/2012

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Judgments are prepared for scoffers, and blows for the back of fools.  Proverbs 19:29

The New Testament reminds us in Romans that if we obey the Law, we will have no fear of judgment or punishment.  Thus, the man who is driving the speed limit does not have his heart jump when he sees the speed trap too late on the highway.  He has no fear of being caught doing anything wrong - because he's not doing anything wrong.  But the scoffer who has no regard for the Law - who actually mocks it and speaks out against it - he has no such peace.  The fool who is ignorant of the law and who loves his folly and sin - he too will know no such peace. 

We are reminded that judgments are prepared for the scoffers.  This refers to the Word of God.  The fact that many miss is that God has already pronounced His judgments on those who scoff at His Word.  He has given His commandments and also offered His warnings to those who ignore them - and who indeed ignore Him.  There is no lack of passages in Scripture to remind us that God will judge the wicked - and that those who reject Jesus Christ face a terrifying specter of God's unreserved wrath.  Therefore, if you are a scoffer, you can know exactly what you will get from God for your scoffing. 

We are also reminded that there are blows for the backs of fools.  The fool is the one who enjoys his folly - and ignores God's Word.  He loves his foolishness and will not turn away from it.  He has no use for anything that restrains what he wants - what His flesh cries out for each moment of each day.  Thus the only way to reach this one and turn him from his way is by blows to the back.  This brings howls of protest from those who think any kind of punitive action that involves physical striking as punishment is evil.  But the facts tend to speak for themselves.  Countries that bring quick judgment to bear on those who disobey the law - are also countries that do not have an abundance of lawless behavior in their country. 

A few years ago a young man was caned in Singapore for breaking their law.  Our nation was horrified as they considered what was about to happen.  But the facts in Singapore stand on their own.  The type of lawlessness this young American man embraced was almost non-existent in their culture. Their culture is this way because people see the cost of their actions - in literal blows that will come to them.  Therefore they stay away from such behaviors.  The cries that such laws and actions increase violence are not founded in fact.  The violent societies are those who refuse to bring blows upon the backs of the fools who violate their laws.  There is actually LESS violence in societies who punish with physical blows.  There is a very real deterrent when you are facing real consequences for your actions. 

Our nation has become obsessed with the rights of criminals.  We are so concerned about possibly infringing upon their rights that we have forgotten the victims of their actions.  In our march toward perfect justice (which does not exist) we have committed the greatest injustice to those injured by scoffers and fools.  What needs to happen is for our nation to return to the principles of true justice and righteousness.  This will also require us to return to judgments that make a fool pay for his actions.  He will no longer be coddled by the justice system, but rather held accountable for choices that have injured and affected others.  Maybe then we can move away from our current insanity - and toward a more just and righteous society.



POSTSCRIPT:  Recently, individuals have quoted articles from this secion and stated that we teach child abuse at Calvary Chapel Jonesboro.  To this I feel the need to respond.  First, biblically, we are told that if we have a problem with our brother to go to our brother - not the internet - and confront our brother.  To date, these individuals have yet to contact me to discuss these things.  That should say volumes in itself.  
     Second, we do not teach child abuse at our fellowship.  This blog is an endeavor to teach what is in the Bible for the edification and upbuilding of God's people.  Anyone who has been to our fellowship knows that in our classrooms we administer NO physical discipline.  We correct with words and with "time outs" and eventually with a report to parents.  From our nursery throughout every age group our people are instructed NEVER to administer physical discipline.  We believe this right alone belongs to a parent.  Even then we teach the following about any application of physical discipline.
     Discipline is about the heart of a child.  Physical or corporal punishment is ONLY to be administered in a spirit of love for the child.  Teaching and loving verbal correction is key - as is prayer for the child's eventual salvation in Jesus Christ.  Any physical punishment administered due to anger or rage is out of line and wrong.  The parent is to discipline the child with appropriate discipline - not abuse.  In the end the child should be taught - and in every circumstance hugged, loved, and prayed with after any physical punishment to assure them of our love.  The idea of a "beating" is completely out of step with what the Scriptures are teaching.  Instead the idea of loving discipline is intended.  
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Cross-examination . . . Good for More Than Just Court Cases - Proverbs 18:17

5/5/2012

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The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him.  Proverbs 18:17

Today we will see a proverb that gives us wisdom when it comes to hearing the case of someone who is seeking to convince us of something.  It is also a day when we will see where our forefathers learned about the wisdom of cross-examination in a court of law.  We hear people say that we are a godly nation founded upon biblical principles.  I can imagine that the average person would have to think at some point where they could see these biblical principles in black and white.  Here in Proverbs 18:17 we see such an example. 

This proverb probably was spoken to those who had to deal with legal issues - matters of justice in a community.  They were warned that when a court case ensues, there is a normal tendency in all of us to believe the things we are told by someone.  This is especially the case when we have someone who is "pleading" their case with us.  This is someone who is passionate about what they are saying.  It is also someone, at times, who is facing a very real loss of money or even freedom if they lose.  In some severe cases it can even be that the one pleading his case may forfeit his life.  Therefore we are dealing with someone who will make a very impassioned plea. 

If the truth were known (and I guess now it is), I tend to be someone who believes what is said to me.  Early in my life as an adult, I was somewhat of an easy target for those who wanted to deceive me or take advantage of me.  Growing up with my father I saw a man whose word was his bond.  As I got older, I was shocked to learn this was not always the case with people.  Therefore needed the wisdom shared here in Proverbs 18:17.  I needed to examine the person before me - and not always just accept what they say as the truth. 

The fact is that we live in a fallen world - which means that not everyone is honest, forthright, and has integrity.  Believe it or not - and I did not at first - some people will lie to your face to steal from you.  They intend to deceive you, take your money, take your stuff, and can have a straight face as they weave their lies they tell you in the process. 

This is why we need to cross-examine what folks say to us.  Please do not take this as a call to be jaded and think everyone is on the take.  There are many who I do not even have to question.  Their integrity is not suspect.  But with someone I do not know - or - someone who has serious character deficits - I need to be wise and ask questions. 

I am a pastor - and as such have people who come to ask me for money to help in various situations.  Early in ministry I'd get taken about 98% of the time.  This was because I'd believe every word they'd say as they "plead" their case with me.  Now, I've learned to ask questions.  I've also learned to ask for phone numbers and people who can verify their story.  This had led to a huge drop in the number of times I've been taken. 

God wants us to love people - and be people who tend to believe others.  But . . . He also wants us to be wise as serpents as well as innocent as doves.  That requires some basic cross-examination of others.  We do it in court because we need to have evidence of the truth - not just statements.  By doing this the facts in a case become much clearer over time.  Does this always insure a perfect outcome?  No, but it does at least help us to be wise and understanding about the nature of people - and about how we need to respond to their requests and problems.

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Bribes Received Indicate Corrupt Judges - Proverbs 17:23

4/9/2012

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A wicked man receives a bribe from the bosom To pervert the ways of justice. Proverbs 17:23

When someone reverts to bribing others in matters of justice - you can guarantee that they are doing so because they are guilty of the charge that has been brought. That is what we learn from today's proverb of the day.

The "wicked man" to whom this proverb refers is a man who is guilty of the offense with which he is charged. The Hebrew word used here is "rasha" which means someone who is guilty or wrong. It is used of people who are transgressors, criminals, and honestly - who are just plain wicked. The word is an antonym of the Hebrew word "saddiyq" which has as its meaning - to be righteous or in the right. Therefore someone who is turning to a bribe is wrong - and therefore guilty as charged. When used in the Old Testament it refers to those who are enemies of God - and enemies of His people. God is a God of righteousness and justice - therefore anyone who desires to pervert true justice will find themselves an enemy of God.

The phrase ". . . from the bosom" has the idea of someone who is slipping money to another in a secret fashion. This is how most bribes pass hands - through subversive and secretive ways. This happens because the wicked man offering them - and the wicked man receiving them to pervert justice - both do not want to be exposed. Therefore everything is done in a cloak and dagger fashion.

This is done to "pervert the ways of justice." The one offering it is wicked - and the one receiving it is perjerous. They perjure themselves - for they make it clear that truth is not something they value (at least not as much as money). Where such judges rule - there cannot be justice - because the hearts of such men are corrupted by various means to twist justice as the bribes have purchased. In 1973 Charles Ashman wrote a book entitled, The Finest Judges Money Can Buy. This is a very depressing book because it exposes the chronic problem of bribes in our own justice system. In his book Ashman reveals eight judges involved in Mafia-type organizations, ten who were guilty of receiving bribes, sixteen who were guilty of petter larceny, at least six who were guilty of sexual impropriety, seven who were guilty of being drunk on the job, and ten more who have used their position and authority for impure political gain. Those who bemoan the corruption in our nation should see clearly one of the chief reasons it exists - and that is gross corruption in our legal system. This is why God makes it clear to all the judges within the biblical judicial system that they were NEVER to take a bribe to pervert justice. God also promises special judgment upon those who do!

The one thing we can be eternally grateful for is that our ultimate judge is nothing like these men and women who parade as judges, yet have no integrity. He is the One Who sits enthroned - and Whose very throne is founded upon justice and righteousness. He hears and sees all things - and judges accordingly. He is incorruptible and cannot make an unjust decision, for such a decision is contrary to His very nature which is holiness and purity. When it came down to how God would deal with sin, He even judged His only Son when He took sin upon Himself. He is completely and absolutely just and righteous in all that He does. Therefore know that although justice and righteousness may not be given to us here on this fallen earth - we can know that there will be a day when God will judge ALL men according to His righteous standard.


Therefore be of good cheer and be greatly comforted! Your God has the ultimate bar of justice - which will be held before Him alone. In the meantime, we can thank Him daily for His gracious kindness and for His unparalleled love!


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Bribes and Settling Out of Court - Proverbs 21:14

4/21/2011

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A gift in secret subdues anger, And a bribe in the bosom, strong wrath.
​Proverbs 21:14

Some of the proverbs are instructional while others are observational.  In no way is the Bible endorsing giving bribes to subvert justice - but God, the One who has inspired the Scriptures, is also not blind to the observation that bribes do exist and they are used to turn away anger and wrath.  In understanding this proverb we do need to focus on the fact that what is being said here deals with the issue of those who are angry and filled with wrath toward another.  This is not a proverb dealing with wanting to pervert justice - it is about dealing with those who come to a court situation and who are very angry.  It is written with truth that will help those who are wanting to lessen that anger before they get to court.  So what is this proverb telling us - and what observation is it giving to us?

When facing anger and wrath from someone - it is helpful in subduing it to offer a gift or a bribe.  Bribes do exist - and unfortunately the rich use them to subvert justice.  When a situation arises when someone is very angry and they are considering acting in the wrath of the moment - a bribe will help tone down the anger.  Is this righteous?  Most likely in the case of the bribe it is not.  Is it effective in the world?  Unfortunately it probably is.  But there is another way of looking at the statement that a gift in secret subdues anger. 

Those who know of court proceedings know that many cases are "settled" out of court.  What is often done is that lawyers offer a "settlement" to make a case or a person's anger go away.  The injured person is willing to have a sum of money - a gift given in secret if you will - subdue their anger and move them to drop the suit in court.  These settlements usually involve fairly large amounts of money.  They are meant to pacify the anger of the one who is bringing the suit or threatening to do so.  When this gift is given in secret - the case goes away.  For those who know that they are in trouble and guilty, yet do not want a court or a jury deciding the award in the case, a settlement may save them millions of dollars.  For the person injured or wronged, it saves them the difficulty of the court case itself - and the risk of getting nothing.  In the end, though everyone may not be completely thrilled, it does subdue the anger and settle the dispute. 

Remember though, this is a proverb that is observatory.  It is observing what happens in life - not dictating what should happen.  In this regard it is good to know these things - and to know that God knows too.  God knows that often these things will happen - but one thing to remember is that they will never happen at His bar of justice.  When we stand before God, there is no amount of money or works that will speak for us subduing His wrath.  The only thing that speaks in that day is the blood of Jesus Christ shed to pay for our sins in full.  There will be no bribes or gifts passed under the table.  God Himself has made the way of payment for sin - but know this - it is the ONLY payment accepted. 
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