Word 8/23/08 Proverbs and Parables

A fool says in his heart there is no God. I send messengers bearing truth and the fool says, That’s fine for you but my way serves me. The fool returns to his old place of watering (drinking) though it is dry and full of refuse discarded by others. The fool says, My place of comfort satisfies me. You foolish man, you have denied My Spirit of Truth by denying My servant. Wisdom is all about you. But you hold fast to the ways of death. Your reward is of your making. Though I called time and again, you chose the path of darkness. I said, This is the way that leads to peace and you choose strife. I said, This is the way to the desires of your heart, and you said, I will please myself. I said, Be full of My Spirit, and you said, I choose the pleasures of this life, not knowing the treasures wisdom gives.

The ways of truth and wisdom are hidden from the proud and the fool. They will find their end together.

The end of a thing is better than the beginning to the righteous, but the end of a fool is the beginning of his reward (judgment).

Discipline to the fool is as a rash of annoyance, best healed by the comfort of the pleasures of this life. Discipline to the meek is in the way of Holiness and brings great reward and strength.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom that will be revealed to all those who seek Him in Spirit and in truth.

The fool destroys his own house, but the wise build a strong house that cannot be shaken, for it is built on a rock, it is built on truth by the hand of God.

The time of walking in your own righteousness is upon you (us), drinking from your own well of salvation, that you have dug and built with your own hands. Filled with (either) bitter or sweet water, by the desire of your (own) heart. If you desire truth, sweet is the water from the deep. If you desire pleasure, shallow and bitter is the water you chose to drink.

Comment: If you will judge yourself, by the Holy Spirit in truth, you will not be judged.

L,J,P&HG
Dave