Bible Prophecy and Inspiration

I was inspired by good friend Shane to look over Proverbs chapter 28.

Some of the verses jumped out at me more than others.  I think for the next couple of couple of weeks I’ll insert those that did jump out at me.

The first is verses 4.

Proverbs 28:4- ⁴ Those who forsake the law praise the wicked,
    but those who keep the law resist them.

Which law?  As we know the law of the land can be wicked and go against the law of the Lord.  Our laws are geared more today for those who go against God’s Word than just a few decades ago.  The criminals have more rights than those who obey the law.  Lawsuits and the courts encouraging of it’s off the charts. 

The law Solomon is referring to is our Lords.  The law is the 10 commandments.  Watch most movies today PG or higher and even the tame ones break 5 of the 10.  By today’s standards we all are so calloused we don’t think that’s so bad.

Those who forsake the law praise the wicked.  The Lord makes the law and states please don’t break it.  It’s not good for you and I hate it when you do.  The other deceiver who wants to be like the most high is happily encouraging you to do whatever you want.

Who do you want to please?  Whose side do you want to be on?

Those who keep the law resist them.  It’s taking a stand.  When the world says something’s right and goes against God’s Word and you take a stand against it and don’t participate, the Lord knows you are doing that for Him.

The Lord wants you to choose the right side.  He doesn’t want you walking on the fence, or playing in the playground of the gray area.  He certainly doesn’t want you to be buddying up next to the enemy.

Choose correctly.  Choose Love.  Choose you God and Creator and not yourself.