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The Best of Younger and Older Men - Proverbs 20:29

7/5/2012

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The glory of young men is their strength, And the honor of old men is their gray hair.   Proverbs 20:29
 
Today's proverb gives us some valued information about both young men and old men.  This is not a proverb that compares them against each other.  It gives us the best view of what is wonderful about them - and what they should strive for in their youthful zeal - as well as their older, wiser days.  
 
There are some great words used here to describe the younger man and his pursuit in the things of God - and in life in general.  Note that God's wisdom tells us there is a "glory of young men."  When you are younger in years you seek after the glory of something.  This is not meant to be a negative statement - as if the younger man is usurping the glory of God.  They just have an appetite for glory.  The best way to describe this is that they yearn for rewards in life.  If you place a goal with a reward that grants glory for something - young men will pursue it with great passion.  These are the years when trophies, plaques, awards, and bonuses mean the most.  Put a goal in front of these young men - and they will be greatly motivated to reach it.  This is why the movement to make everyone equal at a young age is not good for our children.  The whole, "we don't keep score" and "everyone is a winner" is not a realistic view of life.  Granted we don't want competition to become an all-consuming desire to where morals and character don't seem to matter any longer - but the fact of life is that there is going to be competition.  There are going to be winners and losers chosen in almost every area of life.  Solomon warns that this can become vanity - when competition becomes the only thing that matters - but at the same time God's Word exhorts us to run the race "so as to win."  Only one person gets the prize (or one team) but a wise parent encourages his children to excell at what they do - even if all they have to measure their success is their own previous performance.  
 
We read here that the young man's glory is his strength.  Young men want to be strong in some way.  Some choose physical strength - others mental prowess.  Whatever way they choose, they love being seen as strong in something.  There is a wisdom that takes this desire and channels it in ways that are very constructive.  Encourage your young men to find something they enjoy - or an area in which they can excell.  Put goals and lofty aspirations before them in this - and then encourage the daylights out of them as they strive toward it.  Let me give you a small example of this.  Too often we do not challenge our young men - and this is a detriment that cripples them later in life.  We are so given to the fear that they will have their self-image damaged - that we do not see that it already is because as young men they are not being challenged to do great things.  One summer I took the high school guys I work with and challenged them to read the New Testament once a month - and memorize 8-10 verses a week.  They were to do this in June, July, and August.  Some might be concerned that I was "setting them up to fail" and that their poor little self worth would be damaged as a result.  But that was not the case.  They rose to the task with youthful vigor and strength!  They loved it - and as a result were blown away at what God did in their hearts as they strove for something challenging.  They each felt their strength as they were challenged to do something that was a huge challenge.  They would come in week by week having met the challenge - or needing to step up and do what needed to be done to meet it.  These young men gloried in the strength to do something hard for God.  
 
What about old men?  What is it that motivates and moves them.  Note first that the word glory is removed and the word honor is inserted.  Older men desire honor - but once again let me state that they do not desire God's honor in an ungodly way.  Their desire is for others to realize that they have lived a godly, honorable life - and due to this should be respected and honored for their years of labor and wisdom.  The proverb says that older men are honored due to their grey hair.  Grey hair is achieved by . . . getting older  It means that you've lived for a while.  We joke that grey hair comes because of walking through the difficulties and challenges of life.  That may not be as much of a joke as we think.  Grey hair means you are no longer a young man plowing through life's difficulties.  It means you've walked through them - and honestly - know ways that are wiser and better.  Grey hair comes with battle scars and with proven character in the difficult trials that life throws your way.  Grey hair means you've been around for a while - you've been knocked down a lot - but it also means that you've gotten back up and continued in the way a little better and a little wiser.  There is a phrase older men know - you learn to work smarter, not just harder.  This comes from wisdom - and it is a reason to be honored.  Honor comes when people listen to you.  They listen, not because you love to talk and because you have a thousand stories you repeat again and again.  They listen because you are wise and becasue you truly have something to say.   They listen because you not only know the road - but you know the good short-cuts.  You know the the short-cuts that work - and those that will result in disasters.  You also know that some things are only learned over time - and that there are no short-cuts to them.  They also listen because you've walked with God for years - have survived the pitfalls and ambushes of life - and have come out a godly man.  
 
There is a lack of wisdom that unwisely pits younger men against older men.  It devalues one or the other while trying to make the case that one is more important than the other.  The truth - and wisdom tells us that both are needed.  The military needs strong young men who can fight - yet it also relies on older, seasoned men to strategize the best ways to fight and defend the land.  Business needs young, strong men who can work hard and cover a lot of things - yet it also relies on older, wiser men to navigate the dangerous paths that can often destroy a business.  Both are needed - if they understand their roles and don't succumb to jealousy.  Blessed is the business, organization, and nation who grasps this - who values the strength of young men and the grey hair of older ones.  They will receive the best of both ends of the age spectrum - and will prepare the next generation of older men to do the same.  The fact is this - the younger men of today are becoming the older men of tomorrow.  Oh that we will learn to value the contributions of both - and will find ourselves continuously training the next group of older men who will lead and appreciate the younger.  
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Lights Out For Those Who Diss Dad and Mom - Proverbs 20:20

6/5/2012

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He who curses his father or his mother, His lamp will go out in time of darkness.  Proverbs 20:20

How does your relationship to your dad and mom relate to whether you are filled with the Holy Spirit or not?  Some might consider this a strange question, yet from what we read here in Proverbs 20, it is anything but strange.  We read here of someone who has decided to curse his father or his mother.  There is no love for parents in this person's heart.  There is no respect or honor for theim either - even though God's Law states plainly that we are to honor our father and mother.  If there is no honor for them - then there will be a very serious grieving of the Holy Spirit.  But from reading this particular proverb some may raise their eyebrows thinking, "There is no where in this proverb that mentions the Holy Spirit by name, so how can this refer to the work of the Spirit of God in the believer?"  

What is the "lamp" in this passage?  In order to understand this we need to look at other passages that refer to this "lamp" in the Bible.  The lamp, as used here, is the same word as used for the lamp in the Tabernacle and the Temple.  It was the only light available in the Holy Place to see.  It illumined two things - the altar of incense and the altar of showbread.  The altar of incense represents the believer's prayer life - and the altar of showbread represents the Word of God in our lives.  Prayer and the Word are wonderful things, in and of themselves but, if we are going to get all we can out of them - need the Holy Spirit to illumine and empower them.  There is a light from that lamp that allows us to see through the darkness and makes the Word and prayer powerful and meaningful.  This lamp represents the ministry of the Holy Spirit in our lives.  We read in Proverbs 20:27 the following, "The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all the innermost parts of his being."  We learn here that the spirit of man is where the "lamp of the Lord" (i.e. the Holy Spirit) wants to light up our lives and help us to see and pierce the darkness that is around us.  When God's lamp is shinig within by the Holy Spirit - we are directed in the Word and granted power to pray effectively.  We can see - even in the dark.  When the Holy Spirit is grieved or quenched due to our sin - the light diminishes and we are walking in the dark spiritually.  

As we return to our proverb we see now that the Holy Spirit is grieved when we curse our father of our mother.  We are being disobedient to God and to His Word when we do this.  Thus the lamp goes out.  In time of darkness, we find that we do not have the light of life within us.  We see nothing because we are no longer illumined within by the Spirit of God - the lamp of the Lord.  Since this speaks of our parents - there is also a warning here for us.  Family - especially your father and mother - are the ones who will step up when you are facing the deepest crises of your life.  They are the ones who are the last line of defense.  If we curse them and disobey God, we are going to have the lights turned out.  We will find that there will not be the work of God going on in our hearts to help us see spiritually.  The Lord is very serious about this.

In the book of Malachi - the last prophecy given is that of the work of God in revival.  That work though, is when God turns the hearts of the fathers to the sons - the hearts of the sons to the fathers - lest God smite the land with a curse.  Thus we see that the work of the Spirit of God - the illumination of the Word of God - the light of life within the people of God WILL affect the way that we live with our families.  We can guarantee that if we disregard family - especially father and mother - we can just about guarantee that we ourselves will be disregarded.  The lights will turn off and everything will go dark.  That is not something that we want - but if we treat father and mother with disrespect - it is what we will get.  
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Deciding Respect and Honor by More Than Just a Financial Bottom Line - Proverbs 14:20

12/22/2011

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The poor is hated even by his neighbor, But those who love the rich are many. Proverbs 14:20

Popularity is far too often determined by what a person has or does not have, rather than by whether they are a person of character and value. Today's proverb reminds us of this as we are faced with how people are judged by their bank account rather than by who they truly are in life.

The poor is hated by even his neighbor. That is a strong statement, but unfortunately, a true one. James warns in chapter 2 of those who judge by the mere appearance of wealth in the church. His statement is fascinating and will bring much light on our current verse here in Proverbs 14.

"My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man in dirty clothes, and you pay special attention to the one who is wearing the fine clothes, and say, "You sit here in a good place," and you say to the poor man, "You stand over there, or sit down by my footstool," have you not made distinctions among yourselves, and become judges with evil motives? Listen, my beloved brethren: did not God choose the poor of this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom which He promised to those who love Him?" (James 2:1-5)

Here James confronts the attitude that respects the rich, but despises the poor. The rich are recognized by their clothing and their jewelry as they walk into the meeting of the church. As a result, they are treated with great respect and deference. The poor, whose clothes seem to betray their poverty, are treated with disrepect and disdain. One if given the seat of honor - the other is left to sit on the floor. The problem with this kind of judgment is that it is motivated by evil motives. Honor is given by what a person makes - not what God has made of them. Respect is shown because of a person's wealth of money - not their wealth of godliness and character. These things are done also because of selfishness, because we figure in the end that we can "get something" from them. We will profit from the relationship - but the profit we seek is only monetary. We shun spiritual blessing and true wealth.

We are reminded hat the poor of this world are usually rich in faith. We devalue that and forget that God sees all and knows all. This is evil - and shows great disrespect for Both God and His Word. It also usually aligns us with those who do harm to God's people. The poor, we read, are rich in faith and are heirs of the kingdom.

Ultimately we need to remember that Jesus was poor as He lived on this earth. He spoke of how the birds of the air had nests - but He had no where to lay His head. It is not that the poor are automatically saved - due to their poverty. It is that they have nothing in this world - thus they are far more ready to hear what God says - not being blinded by their money or their possessions. If we despise the poor - we in all honesty despise our Lord Jesus as well. Yet he is rich in what truly matters - and from what we read in James - the poor are usually rich in faith as well. That is why we need to be wise and value people not on a basis of their financial bottom line - but with true judgment - on the basis of their character and their wisdom gained from their intimacy with God and their study of His Word.
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Listen BEFORE You Speak - Proverbs 18:13

1/18/2011

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He who gives an answer before he hears, It is folly and shame to him. 
​Proverbs 18:13

When I read this proverb, I immediately was reminded of a problem that I have when it comes to listening skills.  There are times in a conversation with others that I don't listen as closely as I should.  What I do is begin to frame in my mind what I am going to say next - before the other person has finished what they are saying.  Another problem I have is that at times I won't wait for someone to finish what they are saying - because I have convinced myself that I know what they are going to say or finish saying.  Thus I interrupt and rudely start with what I want to say.  Whether this is a common malady among people is not for me to say.  What I can say though is that my lack of listening skills has hurt me from time to time exactly like this proverb says.  I have either been seen as a fool for speaking before I heard the other person - or - I've made had to be ashamed later of something that I've said when listening more intently would have delivered me from the embarassment of that situaiton.

Why would we speak before we hear?  Well, since this is one of my own sins, I feel that I am somewhat an authority on the "whys" of it.  I speak before I listen because I am filled with pride.  I think what I have to say has to be far more important than what the other person is saying at the time.  I consider myself smarter and better informed - or I'm just rude and do not value what someone else has to say.  The one thing I am sure of is that whatever my reasons, they do not hold water - and certainly do not survive the Philippians 2 test (consider others better than yourself).  Lack of character on my part is the overwhelming answer here.

I remember one incident that woke me up to my lack of listening skills.  It was a time when I was witnessing to students at the University of Memphis.  One student invited us into his room to talk.  As we shared I was amazed at his ability to concentrate on whatever was being said at the time.  At first I equated this to the work of the Holy Spirit in drawing him to Christ.  But after three visits I was seeing the same thing again and again.  Finally, I couldn't resist asking him why he seemed so interested in what we were saying when we came to visit.  His answer blew me away.  He said that over the past couple of years he had consciously worked on listening intently to whatever conversation he was a part of so that he could better know what to say - and when to keep his mouth shut.

What astounded me about this interview was that he was not a believer - yet his character far better reflected love than mind did when it came to listening to others.  Those visits did far more to change me than I think they changed him.  I was confronted with my horrible lack of listening skills and how they had brought both shame and foolishness to me.  I remember making a commitment to develop the kind of skills this young man had.  But what motivated me most was remembering the way that talking to him made me feel.  His concentration on what I had to say made me feel important - and yes - loved.  It was and is a reminder to me to this very day that listening well to someone is vitally important.  It can mean the difference between them feeling loved - or - feeling like they are talking to someone rude and foolish.  As someone who longs to be wise, it is my hope to give an answer ONLY after I've heard - not just with my ears, but with understanding and love.
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How to Appease a Very Angry Authority - Proverbs 16:14

1/16/2011

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The fury of a king is like messengers of death, But a wise man will appease it. Proverbs 16:14

The knock on the door resembled more like someone trying to break it down.  As he drew near to open, Daniel knew that this was no friendly visit by the sounds coming from the other side of the door.  He could hear the sounds of a chariot - and the all too familiar sound of armor and swords striking each other.  This was a military visit - and it did not sound as if it would be positive.  As he reached for the handle of the door Daniel said to himself, "Calm Daniel, respond with calm and confidence in your Lord."  As the handle moved to open the door a prayer also went up to heaven, "God, please help me respond wisely." 

As the door opened Daniel was astounded by what he met.  It was a military escort - and it had come for him.  Daniel knew things were bad when he saw Arioch, the commander of the king's bodyguard leading the way.  "The king had commanded that all the wise men of Babylon be executed," was the announcement that Arioch made at Daniel's doorway.  "I am sorry Daniel,  but I must put you in chains and escort you to the executioner immediately." 

"Why is this decree so urgent, Arioch?"  Daniel replied.  "Have we done something wrong - for when I last knew - all was well with the king and the wise men."  Arioch then told Daniel of the dream - and the command from the king that the one who interprets the dream must also be able to first tell the king what the dream was.  When the wise men present balked at this - and tried to bide their time - the king became furious and commanded that this be done to all the wise men.

Daniel sent a quick prayer to heaven again, "HELP LORD!"  Then a passage from the writings of Solomon came to mind, the fury of the king is messengers of death, but a wise man will appease it.  "Give me wisdom Lord to appease this request." 

"Arioch," Daniel spoke, "would you first take me to the king that I might request a time when I may come and declare the dream and the interpretation to him?"  From the look on Arioch's face Daniel knew that he was wary of this request.

"Daniel, my friend," the captain said, "He is furious right now - and not in any mood for delays or schemes. He is very disturbed about this dream and wants an interpretation." 

Daniel was amazed at his own boldness and faith as he answered, "Then that is what I shall give to him." 

As Arioch took him to the king Daniel continued to pray for favor and for God's power to appease a very angry king.  He also knew that when he returned to his home, he would have to call Hannaniah, Mishael, and Azariah to prayer as well that God would grant him the ability to know the king's dream and its interpretation.  "This will be a true test of our faith - and of our trust in Jehovah to protect and keep us here in Babylon," Daniel would say.  "Yet He has been faithful so far to offer us His gracious protection."

The king or whatever the supreme leadership position is called in any state - holds with it a tremendous amount of power and authority.  When that person is furious - it is not a good thing for the ones at whom his anger and rage is directed.  To approach him with respect, honor, and wisdom is absolutely necessary.  Depending on the laws of the region - that anger could mean death.  That is why examples like that of Daniel - where a gracious, submissive, appeal to authority and God's provision is definitely in order.  We can thank God for this godly example, for it gives us hope in what otherwise might be a hopeless situation.  The wise will learn from it - and repeat it as they go into every situation trusting God and relying on the wisdom of His Word to not only guide them - but also go before them to appease anger and wrath - and make a way for grace and peace to prevail.

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Binding Stones and Honoring Fools . . . Proverbs 26:8

8/26/2010

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Like one who binds a stone in a sling, So is he who gives honor to a fool. Proverbs 26:8

Imagine this scene if you will.  David is facing the giant Goliath.  He goes to the stream and picks out five smooth stones.  He then takes of the  and a piece of leather and ties the stone into the sling that he is about to use to engage the giant in battle.  He ties it securely in the sling so that it won't come out.  Then he rushes to the scene of the battle to . . . to . . . to completely fail as he has the sling wrap around his arm when he looses it from one hand - only to have the stone bruise his forearm - just before the giant pierces him like a pin cushion with his spear.  Little different than the Biblical account isn't it? 

What you read above would be what would have happened had David bound the stone he chose to throw at Goliath inside his sling.  Anyone who even knows the rudimentary skills with a sling knows that only the dumbest of warriors would bind the stone inside the sling when going out to battle.  It would be the move that a man who wants to die takes.  It would be possibly the very worst thing you could do.  It would completely destroy any effectiveness you could imagine as a fighter for the army you serve.  If a Hebrew - or anyone from this region were to read the opening part of this proverb, they would laugh.  It is more like something you would see on a show called, "The World's Dumbest Warriors."  But at times the Bible uses sarcasm and ridiculousness to get a point across to us.  Such is the case in Proverbs 26:8. 

The proverb compares the stupidity of a man  binding a stone in a sling to a man giving honor to a fool.  This is something that should never be done!  A fool is one who mocks God - and who mocks godliness.  He is careless and does not do the right thing.  He does not think before he acts unless you count thinking of what he himself wants - or what would bring him the greatest pleasure at the moment.  This man does not deserve honor - he deserves to be pointed out as what he is, a fool! 

When we give honor to a fool we are shooting ourselves in the foot.  We are lifting up someone as an example - who when followed will only produce more fools.  We are disarming ourselves of something that is so necessary - good examples.  We are giving the enemy an unfair advantage as we are lifting up someone who is a spokesman for godlessness.  We are guaranteeing failure because we are pointing our children to those who will ultimately fail as one they should honor and respect. 

Our society is replete with the act of honoring of fools.  We see it all the time in sports.  We join with those who offer praise to someone whose skill set includes little more than shooting a ball - throwing a ball - catching a ball - or dunking a ball (methinks we have the over-fascination with balls and those who can impress us with their dexterity with them).  It matters little to us what character or lack thereof these men have.  We join with the throngs who grant them far more accolades that they deserve.  They even boast to us that they are not role models - and continue living in ways that would get the normal person arrested.  They flaunt our laws - and then use their fame to get slapped on the wrist for offenses that would land the rest of us in prison.  Their sports continue to degenerate as more and more thugs rise to prominence. There are good men there as well, it just seems that for every really good guy - there are several thugs whose antics dominate our papers and airwaves. 

I want to ask a simple question for those of you who have children.  Who are your children's heros?  Have you taken the time to exalt godly men whose godly lives should be the kind you honor?  What about men like Hudson Taylor who took the gospel into the heartland of China and John Knox who stood toe to toe with Kings and Queens?  How about Eric Liddell who was willing to give up the Olympics for godly principles - then won the 200 yard dash - and then did something even more important by giving his life for the gospel in China?  What about David Livingstone who took the gospel across Africa or Vanya who stood for Christ in the midst of the Russian army at the cost of his own life?  Finally, how about Jim Elliot who bravely gave his life to reach a South American Indian tribe?  Here are the heros we should honor - but too often our children don't even know their names.  They never shot a game winning three at the buzzer or scored a winning touchdown.  They never hit a home run or pitched a no-hitter.  All these men did was live lives that were worthy of emmulation - lives of character and godliness - lives of sacrifice and bravery - and saw the real victory won. 

The reason we have so many fools in our society is because we are constantly honoring them.  Like a fool binding a sling in a stone - we keep lifting them up - swinging them around - and letting them go - only to have them come back and bruise our arm.  Our children watch and dream of a day when they too can be a fool whose accomplishments are dust and ashes.  Let us go forth today and find true heros - men and women whose lives are weighed down with character and godliness.  Let us lift them up for our children to see - and to honor.  The sooner we do this - the sooner we will see the Goliaths in our culture come crashing down because we've chosen to use our slings properly.  Let us honor those whose lives will challenge our sons and daughters to be those who change our culture with both the character and the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Claiming Honor or Embracing Servant-hearted Humility? Proverbs 25:6-7

7/25/2010

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Do not claim honor in the presence of the king, And do not stand in the place of great men; For it is better that it be said to you, "Come up here," Than for you to be placed lower in the presence of the prince, Whom your eyes have seen. Proverbs 25:6-7

There is a real danger of claiming honor in the presence of leaders and people of importance.  The danger lies in whether they agree with your evaluation of yourself or not.  That is why it is wise to embrace humility when in the presence of leaders and people of importance.

We are told not to claim honor in the presence of the king.  This is because a king or a great man already has a standing of honor and respect.  When we claim one - we may claim something they don't think we should have.  We are also told to be careful about standing in the place of great men.  Your mother may think you are awesome and great - but that's because she is your mom.  Not everyone in the world carries a picture of you in their wallet.  The wise man embraces humility and a low view of himself.  He is not boastful and full of himself.  Instead he chooses to let his works, his attitudes, and his value be evaluated by others who see what he does.  He focuses on being a servant and being a person of excellence.  Whatever happens as a result of his actions he lets others decide.  This way, if he is lifted up and praised, it is due to the words of others and not due to the arrogant braggadocio of his own words. 

This is what verse 7 presents to us.  We are told that is it better for others to say to us that we should, "Come up here."  What is being said is that we should leave the praise to others.  When we receive it - others are elevating us.  We simply receive their praise graciously and gratefully.  There is one of the dangers of having too high a view of ourselves.  We begin to believe our own press.  We think we are awesome and that others really should be praising us and lifting us up.  This places us in a very precarious place. 

We read the final admonition to us in this verse and it is one we should think about very seriously.  It's better for someone to say, "Come up here," than or us to be demoted in the presence of the prince.  To be humbled is . . . well . . . a humbling experience.  It is bad enough to be humbled in a one on one situation - but here we are talking about being humbled before a prince - and probably before his court as well.  Arrogance has a very high cost - and that is seen nowhere more clearly than in this one who decided to assume a high place in the court of a king or a prince. 

The Biblical example of this is found in the book of Esther.  Haman was elevated to a high place in Ahasuerus' kingdom.  He was given authority which quickly went to his head.  Soon Haman decided that everyone should exalt him - like he was king.  When Mordecai would not do this - he decided to abuse his authority not just to hurt Mordecai, but to destroy his people as well.  This plot seemed like it would succeed, were it not for the prayers of God's people and God's intervention.  This process wasn't hindered at all by Haman's exceedingly great pride and arrogance.  His fall came when he was asked by the king what should be done for the man who the king desired to honor.  Haman's pride was at its highest and worst point when the only thought that came to him was that he was the one whom the king spoke of when asking this.  Little did he know that the one the king decided to honor was his rival.  Suddenly all the arrogance and pride in destroying an entire people for a slight he felt to his pride was caving in upon him.  He faced devastation as a series of events took place where he was no longer asked to, "Come up here," by the king.  His was a careening fall from grace to his death by execution. 

Arrogance does not pay in the end.  It will bring about a devastating end for the one who embraces it.  But the humble man who does not seek to advance himself will prosper.  He will do so in one way or another.  Either he will be advanced by the king - a turn of events he will receive with the same grace and attitude with which he served in the first place - or - he will continue to serve graciously because his goal was not honor and glory anyway.  His goal was simply to serve those around him in the name of Jesus Christ.  If he accomplishes that - he is happy.

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Righteous Memories vs. A Rotting Name - Proverbs 10:7

7/10/2010

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The memory of the righteous is blessed, But the name of the wicked will rot. Proverbs 10:7

What kind of memories come to mind when you hear the following names.  Take a moment and remember Billy Graham.  Now take a moment and remember Adolf Hitler.  That brief exercise has just proven the proverb that we will examine today.

Proverbs tells us that the memory of the righteous is blessed.  God is not saying that the righteous will have a great memory - but rather when people remember the righteous they will do so with a smile on their face and good things in their heart.  Godly people not only die well - they also are remembered well.  Billy Graham is nearing the day when he will go to be with the Lord.  I can promise you that on the day our brother goes to be with Jesus, the memory of who he is and what he has done in the Lord will be a blessing to millions.  I remember a scene from the movie, "Chariots of Fire."  It was at the very close of the movie.  Two men are remembered for the lives that they lived.  The first was Harold Abrahams, a sprinter who won a gold medal in the 1924 Olympics.  He was a determined man who lived for that medal.  When he died some rememebered him as a great sprinter - but Abrahams was not known for his graciousness or great soul.  The second man was Eric Liddell, a scotsman, who won gold in the 400, a race many thought he would compete in poorly.  Liddell was supposed to be in the 100, but chose not to compete as it would make him do so on a Sunday, something that was against his own religious convictions.  After the Olympics Liddell went to China as a missionary where he was dearly loved by the Chinese during his ministry there.  The movie spoke of the day Liddell died with these words, "All Scotland mourned."  When that godly man went to be with the Lord - all of Scotland mourned his death - and remembered his life with great joy.  The memory of the righteous is blessed!  That is the case with men like Liddell - but it is also the case with much lesser known men.  Being a pastor, I've watched it again and again at funerals. 

My third funeral, after I did two for lost people, was for a precious 90+ year old woman who loved the Lord with all her heart.  She never raced in the Olympics or went to China as a missionary.  She just lived in a small Arkansas community and loved Jesus and those around her all her life.  When she died it was such a precious thing to hear from all those who knew her.  They spoke glowingly of her commitment to Christ and the way that she lived for God's glory as she gave herself to those around her.  Indeed her memory was blessed that day - and many afterward.

But let us turn to Mr. Hitler.  Just that name causes people to cringe.  Over the years - the rot of that name continues to cast a putrid shadow over history.  Adolf Hitler's name will rot throughout all time.  He was a wicked man who lived for his own power and conquest.  After World War II we learned of his horrific efforts to exterminate an entire race of people.  There are few if any who have any kind thoughts toward this man - and those who do usually share his twisted philosophy of a master race.  His name will live in infamy and shame for what he did. 

So, what kind of memory will you create when your days are done?  Will you live for righteousness and godliness?  Will you live for Christ and His kingdom with a selfless, self-emptying passion that drives you to bless all those around you?  Or will you give yourself to more selfish and self-centered pursuits.  Will you embrace wickedness instead of righteousness.  What you choose in life will determine how you will be remembered in death.  Choose life - choose godliness - choose the path of the righteous that is like the light of dawn, shining brighter till the noon day.  If you do this you will leave a memory that will delight the hearts of those who think of you and your works - even long after you have left this life for life eternal.
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The Glory of Sons and the Crowns of Old Men . . . Proverbs 17:6

6/17/2010

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Grandchildren are the crown of old men, And the glory of sons is their fathers. Proverbs 17:6

Here is a verse that we as fathers and grandfathers need to read and have as our goal as parents.  It speaks of how grandchildren and children should feel about one another.  We are currently suffering from a lack of "fatherhood" in our nation.  Fathers are abdicating their responsiblities and leaving children to be reared solely by their mothers (with some children even being rejected by their mothers and being left to a grandmother, relative, or the state system.  With all due respect to the moms, grandmothers, and those in the foster care system who are doing their best - dads cannot be replaced.

Grandchildren are the crown of old men.  We see this in one way when we run into the grandfather who has a wallet full of pictures and a heart filled with pride over his precious grandson or granddaughter.  He could tell stories for an hour or more about this precious one who is so dear to his heart.  But there is a greater thing we also need to see.  Children's children are the product of a job well done by a parent.  It is one thing to see our children follow the Lord - and it is a joy to see.  But a greater joy even than this is when our children also learn from our example to rear their children in the Lord as well.  When we see multiple generations blessed by the work of the Lord in their hearts, we experience the crown - the vicotry that God desires for us in our families.  A grandfather who is spiritually minded delights to watch his own children teach his grandchildren to walk with God.  One of the things that God desired in His people, was that fathers would take seriously their spiritual responsibility of rearing their children in His ways.  This was seen when "many generations" were blessed. 

This only happens when we see the second part of this proverb embraced.  We read, "The glory of children are their fathers."  This does not happen automatically.  It requires a father who looks at his responsibility to lead his family - and who seeks to fulfill that responsiblity - not for just a day, or a week, or even a year.  He seeks to live out God's best for a lifetime.  I've watched men do this and it is a joy to watch how their children view them.  One man I know personally is his daughter's hero.  I watch his 3 daughters as they are around him.  Many men would give all that they have to see that look in their daughter's eyes.  To these girls, their father is their glory.  I also know a man whose son looks at him in the same way.  This young man truly has a worthy hero - and the hero is not some athlete or movie star whose life does not deserve emulation.  His hero is his dad. 

Let me say that these looks do not come cheap.  These two men have given their lives to love the Lord first - their wives second - and their children third.  They have their priorities straight - and they live by them.  They don't have a ton of hobbies - and are not men who live for themselves and what they want.  They sacrifice and live to please God and to love others.  They lay down their lives on behalf of their wives and children.  This is a daily act on their part that may seem costly to some men - but these two dads would say that it was a mere pittance compared to what they've received through the love of their families. 

We have a picture of how things should be.  Grandchildren should be the crown of the old men who have them.  Children should glory in their fathers.  That is the norm in the kingdom of God.  The question we should then ask as fathers is very simple.  "Are we living in such a way that they have someone in whom to glory?"  Our ultimate example in all this is God.  He gave and gave - and lives to bless His children - even when they are not exactly worthy of blessing.  May we make it our lifelong ambition to be "like Him."  Be like the ultimate Father - and give ourselves for our bride and children.  When we do so, we will find that there are blessings - marvelous blessings for a job well done in this area.

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How to Have Your Enemies Be at Peace with You. Proverbs 16:7

6/16/2010

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When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him. Proverbs 16:7

You mean to say that if my ways please God, I will never have an enemy?  That is how too many people view this proverb.  But the proverb itself assumes that we will have enemies when we are walking with the Lord.  Then what does this proverb mean - and how can we know when God has done this on our behalf.

This passage teaches us that when our ways are pleasing to God that God does some wonderful things in our lives.  He takes those who are our enemies and makes them to be at peace with us.  It does not mean that we don't have enemies, it means that they are at peace with us instead of warring or seeking to destroy us.  They may still be our enemy, but they will choose peace rather than to be in open conflict with us. 

The stories of this are many in our society.  J. Vernon McGee speaks of a man who hated him, but who was heard saying to others, "I hate the man, but he preaches the Word of God."  That kind of thing is what this proverb is saying to us.  The world will continue to hate us - but due to our lives being pleasing to God, they will see godly character in our lives.  I know of situations where the ungodly came to the aid of believers not because they agreed with our theology or teaching, but simply because they knew the character of the person and vouched for them. 

Let me take a moment here and say something about what this points to in the human condition.  Why would the world be at peace with us when we choose God's ways?  In fact, why should God's ways even be viewed positively?  Ever wonder why our world values things like peace and joy and what we call good character?  Think about it for a moment.  Why, if we are supposed to be the result of survival of the fittest, do we not value a more cut throat kind of existance?  Why would we value the weakest - and embrace values that would allow others to take advantage of us?  Why shouldn't we value the thief and the one who crushes all others on his climb to the top?  These should be things we value and admire if we are simply a process of evolutionary processes.  Why shouldn't we admire Adolf Hitler and even thank him for trying to get rid of the more errant DNA in our worldwide gene pool?  The truth is that we don't admire these things - we consider them evil and wrong - even among the most ardent evolutionists.  Even thsoe who live this way have mighty struggles with their own behavior - somehow just knowing deep within themselves that they are not living right.  But I want to ask this incredibly important question, "Who told them this?"  The answer, though the world hates it, is in the Bible itself.  Romans 2 speaks of the way that our conscience works in either approving and condemning our actions and attitudes.  This is the mark of God in our world.  It is the hidden proof that we are His workmanship - we are His creation.  His original design - though badly marred by sin - still is written on our hearts.  We may try to sear it from our memories and ignore it in our actions, but it still remains deeply written within us.  When the ungodly are at peace with us due to our choice to act on God's character-transforming Word - it is only a testimony to this very spiritual DNA that is a remnant of His creative work before the fall.  

God does not promise we won't have enemies.  In fact just the opposite is told to us.  If we desire to live godly in Christ Jesus, we will suffer persecution.  Jesus faced enemies that desired and conspired to put Him to death.  To say that God promises a carte blanche freedom from having enemies is to say that Jesus did not please the Father - and evidently His ways were not pleasing to God.  Nothing could be further from the truth.  God does not promise freedom from enemies - He promises that when we do have them - He will choose to even make our enemies to be at peace with us.  This is why we should choose the wisdom of God's ways and walk in them.  There is a desirable-ness in how we live.  There is an honesty - a joy - a freedom - a peace that will make even our enemies say good things about us.  When this happens, we can know that God in His grace has worked in our lives - taking even those who oppose us - and making them testify of His grace that works in us when our ways are pleasing to Him.
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