God’s Word for Today

22 May, 2025

15 Lie not in wait as a wicked man against the dwelling of the righteous;

do no violence to his home;

16 for the righteous falls seven times and rises again,

but the wicked stumble in times of calamity.

17 Do not rejoice when your enemy falls,

and let not your heart be glad when he stumbles,

18 lest the LORD see it and be displeased,

and turn away his anger from him.

-Prov 24:15-18 ESV

GOD LOVES THE WICKED TOO

There is an image of an ambush prepared outside the home of a godly person by a wicked man. These ruthless people look for an opportunity to destroy the helpless. There is an implication that the good man is weakened by illness or distress. The devil, likewise, waits for an opportunity to take advantage during our weakness. Like a predator, he lurks for an opportunity to attack like a lion. (1 Pet 5:8). He assaulted Jesus in the desert when Jesus was physically weak after forty days of fasting (Mat 4:1–3). But Jesus stood his ground quoting scriptures to drive him away. He even sifted the proud Peter as wheat, a fulfilment to Jesus’ prophecy that he will deny Christ. Peter denied Jesus for three times. (Luke 22:31, 54–62).

However, godly people can recover from setbacks. But, those who do evil will fall when struck by adversity. This is true, especially in the eternal sense. Those who reject Christ are inescapably doomed eternally. [John 3:18,36] But, the saved are secured through Christ's righteousness. (2 Cor 5:21)

God condemned those who sneered and gloated over the poor, as well as those who celebrated when someone else suffered tragedy. The same basic attitude is reflected in how one responds to the suffering of enemies. Even God avoids expressing glee over the ruin of evil people (Ezekiel 33:11). We are commanded not to "rejoice" or "gloat" or "smirk" when an enemy suffers or falls. Believers ought to forgive (Mat 18:21–22) Those who refuse to forgive show they don't understand their own need for forgiveness (Mat 6:14–15; 18:23–35). This humble attitude expressed through love towards one's enemies is not a natural impulse, is it? It is among the most unique features of Christianity.

Scripture compares all people to lost sheep. Like the Good Shepherd, believers should endeavor to find those who are lost, even the most wicked and bring them to God (Mat 28:19–20; Luke 19:10, Luke 15:4–7). Should we reach out to the wicked, the Lord says, "But if a wicked person turns away from all his sins that he has committed and keeps all my statutes and does what is just and right, he shall surely live; he shall not die. None of the transgressions that he has committed shall be remembered against him; for the righteousness that he has done he shall live." [Eze 18:21–22] The following verse says, “Have I any pleasure in the death of the wicked, declares the Lord God, and not rather that he should turn from his way and live?”[Ezek 18:23] In short, the Lord’s compassion is unfathomable.

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God’s Word for Today

21 May, 2025

13 My son, eat honey, for it is good,

and the drippings of the honeycomb are sweet to your taste.

14 Know that wisdom is such to your soul;

if you find it, there will be a future,

and your hope will not be cut off.

-Prov 24:13-14 ESV

WISDOM IS HONEY TO OUR SOUL

Eating honey is always associated with pleasure and satisfaction. Was not the "Promised Land" depicted as a land flowing with good things, such as milk and honey? (Exo 3:8, 17). Honey was among the most pleasurable substances known to man in the Middle East during Old Testament times for its sweetness (Gen 43:11; 1 Sam 14:27) People find pleasure in eating it directly from the honeycomb. Occasionally, it was presented as a gift (Gen 43:11; 1 Kings 14:3). It was a staple in John the Baptist's diet (Matthew 3:4). Exodus 16:31 compares the taste of manna to that of wafers made with honey. This enhances the biblical connection between godliness, manna, truth, and the ministry of Jesus Christ (Psa 119:103–104; John 6:32–35; 14:6; 20:31).

Thus, the Bible does not condemn pleasure and enjoyment of earthly things, does it? God blesses us with creation to enjoy. (1 Tim 4:4). However, excess, addiction, and greed are physical abuses and spiritual errors. Appreciating what God has provided in this life is not a sin. Honey, itself, is a "good thing." It is appropriate to take pleasure in properly experiencing something the way God intended.

Something pleasurable and valuable like honey is as wisdom to the soul. As honey provides pleasure and nourishment to the body, wisdom is uplifting and life-giving to the soul. The word of God is more desirable than honey, as the psalmist expresses;

“More to be desired are they than gold,

even much fine gold;

sweeter also than honey

and drippings of the honeycomb.”[Psa 19:10]

Scripture, especially here in the book of Proverbs, connects godly wisdom with concepts such as life and security (Prov 10:7; 12:28; 14:27). Proverbs note that godly people can suffer tragedy and hardship (Psa 18:6; 132:1; Pro 24:16). However, in most cases, those who follow God's will and avoid sin are much safer from negative natural consequences than the wicked. They are closer to God and are promised with deliverance (Prov 8:32–36; 11:4). Understandably, a person closer to truth brings is closer to God. (John 14:6)

But, the Scripture is the truth.[John 17:17] Thus we can rest in it. Whatever it says is true. As John 3:36 promises, "Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life", we can lay hold unto it. Jesus is the truth [John 14:6]. Believers are guaranteed a place in heaven because He is trustworthy. He promised, saying, "In my Father's house are many rooms… And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, that where I am you may be also" (John 14:2–3). This promise is as honey that gives pleasure to our weary souls. Our hope of seeing Jesus and being with Him in heaven is sure and guaranteed. The writer of Hebrews 6:19 describes the believer's hope as "a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain."

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Text: Proverbs 24:11-12 (ESV)

11 Rescue those who are being taken away to death;

hold back those who are stumbling to the slaughter.

12 If you say, “Behold, we did not know this,”

does not he who weighs the heart perceive it?

Does not he who keeps watch over your soul know it,

and will he not repay man according to his work?

RESCUE THE OPPRESSED

Firstly, we need to understand the context of this lesson. This is not about interfering a convicted, guilty criminal being executed in a lawful setting. This is about the innocent person having been persecuted and oppressed. When a believer sees cruelty, injustice, or atrocity, he is obligated to act in some way.

“If I say to the wicked, ‘You shall surely die,’ and you give him no warning, nor speak to warn the wicked from his wicked way, in order to save his life, that wicked person shall die for his iniquity, but his blood I will require at your hand.”[Eze 3:18]

“So whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.”[Jas 4:17]

“But if anyone has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet closes his heart against him, how does God's love abide in him? 18 Little children, let us not love in word or talk but in deed and in truth.”[1 John 3:17–18]

The parable of the good Samaritan in Luke 10:25-37 provides principles of being compassionate to people who are unjustly treated and oppressed. This implies an active responsibility to do good, rather than a passive avoidance of evil. It might be tempting to avoid controversy like the priest and the Levite. Being involved in the lives of others may invite trouble. Yet the victims of injustice desperately need help. Thus, like the good Samaritan, we are encouraged by Jesus to show compassion and do whatever it takes to help. Here, Solomon counsels us to get involved. That can mean speaking on behalf of the falsely accused. It might mean intervening in an unfair or abusive situation. By doing so one can save a wrongly condemned person from harm or even death.

This has an implication in our attitude in evangelizing the least and lost. Christians ought to show compassion and seek to "rescue" those guilty and under the sentence of spiritual and eternal death (Rom 3:23; 6:23; Jude 1:21–23). Prov 11:30 teaches that "whoever captures souls is wise." Every unbeliever is in Satan's clutches and bound for eternal punishment (John 3:36). Every believer who preaches the gospel to an unbeliever and introduces him to the Savior applies godly wisdom (Prov 1:7; Jas 5:20).

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Text: Proverbs 24:10 (ESV)

10 If you faint in the day of adversity,

your strength is small.

STRENGTH IN ADVERSITY

There is a play of words here. The original word for "adversity" is sārāh', while the word for "small" is sar'. On the other hand, the word translated "faint" can also mean to "let go," "weaken," or "fail." Stating that someone who "fails" in times of trouble is weak is not meant as an insult. It is a serious warning. Difficulty is a given reality that we experience even during earthly life (Psa 20:1; 86:7; Ecc 8:6; John 16:33). Every person should prepare to face it with godly wisdom (Prov 1:7; 24:5).

Everyone encounters adversity including God’s children. It is part of our normal lives. For the Christian, adversity could be a good thing. Paul recognizes the sovereignty of God in every circumstance we have, good or bad. He said, “And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.”[Rom 8:28]

James writes, "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds" (Jas 1:2). His words were addressed to Hebrew Christians who were experiencing intense persecution. But why should adversity cause Christians to rejoice? James also gives the answer: "for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness" (Jas 1:3). Further, steadfastness can make believers spiritually mature and "complete, lacking nothing" (Jas 1:4).

Even, the apostle Peter also wrote to persecuted Hebrew Christians about the value of adversity. He said trials prove the genuineness of one's faith (1 Pet 1:3–9). Believers under pressure of adversity are encouraged to brace themselves and trust in Christ's power. The writer of Hebrews exhorts;

“For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised. For,

“Yet a little while,

and the coming one will come and will not delay;

but my righteous one shall live by faith,

and if he shrinks back,

my soul has no pleasure in him.”

But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls.”{Heb 10:35-39}

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Text: Prov 24:8-9 ESV

8 Whoever plans to do evil will be called a schemer.

9 The devising of folly is sin, and the scoffer is an abomination to mankind.

-Prov 24:8-9 ESV

BEWARE OF THE SCHEMER

The schemer are our scammer today. The word means literally "master of plots" or "owner of evil plans" or "deviser of wickedness." They are also scoffers. As a note, "scoffers" are those who mock or laugh. They "sneer" at wisdom instead of accepting it (Prov 1:22; 9:12; 14:6; 19:28). This is not only a reference to sin, but also a note about reputation. Eventually, liars and schemers are exposed. Thus, they are popularly known as unreliable and crooked.

In the beginning of the book of Romans, those who ignore God's revelation in human experience are labeled "inventors of evil" (Rom 1:18–20; 30) They are referred as "foolish, faithless, heartless, and ruthless" (Rom 1:31). Scriptures often warn us about such persons (Prov 6:14; 14:22).

One prominent example is Haman, the Agagite. His life became a warning about the fate of "schemers." He secretly devised an evil plot against Mordecai, Esther, and the Jews. [Es 8:3] He conspired to destroy all the Jews in Persia (Est 8:5). However, God protected the Jews and overturned Haman's wicked plot. Eventually, the king "gave orders in writing that [Haman's] evil plan that he had devised against the Jews should return on his own head, and that he and his sons should be hanged on the gallows" (Es 9:25).

Planning immorality, plotting to do evil, inventing ways to harm others, or imagining wicked actions are all egregious sins, in and of themselves. This is diagnosed by Jesus as originating in the heart and mind (Mat 5:21–22). Even if it is still in the mind, the schemes and fantasies are already offensive to God (Matthew 5:27–28). Some believe thoughts are not sinful unless they are acted on, but Scripture clearly differs or disagrees.

They are an abomination to the Lord. The word "abomination" means "disgusting" or "repulsive" (Prov 6:16; 15:9; 21:27). Not only are those who plan evil offensive to God, but even men also detest them greatly. In the New Testament, Jude predicts that this attitude will become common as the world continues to drift away from God. [Jude 1:18–19]

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Text: Prov 24:5-7 ESV

5 A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might,

6 for by wise guidance you can wage your war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.

7 Wisdom is too high for a fool; in the gate he does not open his mouth.

-Prov 24:5-7 ESV

WISDOM IS POWER

Wisdom and knowledge make a man powerful. There is an allusion to engaging a war (Prov 24:6), Is not life a war? "Work smarter, not harder" is the key. A person can accomplish much more through wisdom and careful thinking, as compared to just brute force or effort. A wise person is better equipped to make decisions (Prov 3:21–23).

Likewise, the one who solicits the wisdom of many people is more likely to find a workable solution to their problem (Prov 15:22). No Christian is alone in this warfare. Our captain is Christ, the "Wonderful Counselor" (Isaiah 9:6). He is always with each believer, and the Holy Spirit, "another Helper," is alongside with us. (John 14:16). Furthermore, the Lord has gifted the church with teaching pastors to help build us up in the faith (Eph 4:11–12).

Christians are endowed with God’s wisdom available by asking. Paul says, "And so, from the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of his will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him: bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; being strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might" (Col 1:9–11). The child of God does not rely on his own strength to gain victory over temptation and to triumph over trials, does he? He trusts the Lord for strength. The psalmist asks, "From where does my help come?" (Psa 121:1). He answers himself by saying, "My help comes from the LORD, who made heaven and earth" (Psalm 121: 2).

Solomon notes that wisdom is "too high" for the fool. This is equivalent to the idiomatic expression, that is, "it went over their head." Generally, in the Scriptures, the term "fool" is not about a person's intellect. Being "foolish" is quite different from being "dim-witted" or "slow." Instead, foolishness is primarily a matter of attitude. The "fool" is one who rejects or ignores godly wisdom in favor of their own preferences (Prov 13:1, 16; 18:2). Arrogance and stubbornness are more prevalent in the fool than a simple lack of intelligence. Those persons labelled "unreachable" due to egoism, bias, or sin cannot attain true wisdom, which requires humility (Prov 12:15; 14:12). Interestingly, they will be silent at the ‘city gate’, the place where legal matters are discussed. At worst, of course, the fools might speak anyway and fully reveal his condition (Prov 10:19; 17:28; 29:20).

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God’s Word for Today

15 May, 2025

3 By wisdom a house is built,

and by understanding it is established;

4 by knowledge the rooms are filled

with all precious and pleasant riches.

-Prov 24:3,4 ESV

WISDOM BUILDS HOME

Definitely, this is not about building a literal house building. Any effort benefits from the application of wisdom. Businesses do well to use common sense and ethical practices. A wise parent builds a strong home by teaching the children to fear the Lord and to walk in His ways.(Prov1:7) However, evil, sin, and foolishness most often lead to destruction (Prov 8:32–36). Psa 127:1 says, "Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it labor in vain.”

Solomon is a prime example of building a structure by wisdom. He wisely built the temple in Jerusalem that his father David was not allowed to build. In the New Testament, Jesus relates the sensible man who built his house on a solid foundation (Mat 7:24–25) The wise person undertakes an enterprise and launches it successfully. Habakkuk pronounces woe on the person who builds a house or town for selfish gain and commits violence to do so. The Lord will judge that person and his work. [Hab 2:9–12]

Evil people want to destroy lives (Prov 24:1), as their plans often involve taking advantage of others. Immorality leads to ruin in eternity (Prov 10:29; 18:7) and often brings harsh consequences in this life (Prov 8:32–36). In contrast, those who seek knowledge (Prov 1:7; 2:1–6) build others up. They gain valuable understanding (Prov 8:10; 23:23) which helps them succeed. Earlier sections of this book depicted foolishness as leading to the ruin of a house (Prov2:16–19; 14:1, 11). Here, one's house—a literal home or any other effort—is enhanced by the application of wisdom.

The home of the wise is pictured as having rooms filled with blessings. Definitely, we can parallel the "precious and pleasant riches" of this verse with the beautiful, valuable characteristics mentioned in Gal 5:22–23 and in 2 Pet 1:5–7. It is the wisest choice to be controlled by the Holy Spirit. Why? He bears fruit in our lives, such as, "love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control."[ Gal 5:22–23] Moreover, the apostle Peter exhorts believers to add to their faith by furnishing their lives with the following valuable qualities; virtue, knowledge, self-control, steadfastness, godliness, brotherly affection, and love (2 Pet 1:5–7). Such things are worthwhile in and of themselves; they also bring great benefits to those who apply them.

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God’s Word for Today

14 May, 2025

Be not envious of evil men,

nor desire to be with them,

2 for their hearts devise violence,

and their lips talk of trouble.

-Prov 24:1,2 ESV

BE NOT ENVIOUS OF EVIL MEN

In general sense, the book of Proverbs warns against us associating with immoral people, needless to say, that of being envious with them. Jealousy over their success is being short-sighted (Prov 23:17–18). Close friendships or other relationships with them brings risk and temptation (Prov 1:10–15; 13:20). Sin is enticing, is it not? Yet a wise person knows that God's goodness is far more valuable than temporary earthly wealth. (Prov 1:7) Do remember that our association with wicked people will influence our morals definitely (1 Corinthians 15:33).

Why should we be envious of evil men? For whatever wealth or possessions they gain by evil means would not last. They are always subject to sudden loss. Jesus said, "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and thieves break in and steal" (Mat 6:19). He commanded us to where we should store our riches, saying, "But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal" (Mat 6:20). The poorest believer is richer than the wealthiest unbeliever on earth. So, it is preposterous to envy them.

Evil men invent evil plans. Genesis 6:5 discloses that the hearts of human beings who lived before the flood were full of evil continually. Consequently, God, who knows the heart, destroyed that civilization with a flood. They discuss those plots with others and act on those impulses eventually. This is not surprising for all people grapple with their sin nature. Jeremiah describes the heart as "deceitful above all things, and desperately sick." [Jer 17:9] This will lead to ruin (Prov 6:12–15; 16:27). Paul notes that to avoid every speck of contact with sin would require believers to leave the world (1 Cor 5:9–10). Yet some people aggressively embrace their sin.

It is only Jesus, our Great Physician, who can transform the heart of one that loves Him and obeys Him. The apostle Paul points to the change of heart that believers experience. He writes, "But thanks be to God, that you who were once slaves of sin have become obedient from the heart to the standard of teaching to which you were committed, and, having been set free from sin, have become slaves of righteousness."[Rom 6:17–18]

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Text: Proverbs 23:29-35 (ESV)

29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow?

Who has strife? Who has complaining?

Who has wounds without cause?

Who has redness of eyes?

30 Those who tarry long over wine;

those who go to try mixed wine.

31 Do not look at wine when it is red,

when it sparkles in the cup

and goes down smoothly.

32 In the end it bites like a serpent

and stings like an adder.

33 Your eyes will see strange things,

and your heart utter perverse things.

34 You will be like one who lies down in the midst of the sea,

like one who lies on the top of a mast.

35 “They struck me,” you will say, “but I was not hurt;

they beat me, but I did not feel it.

When shall I awake?

I must have another drink.”

WINES AND WOES

Woe ... sorrow, these words in the original are interjections, probably expressing distress. The sharp touch of the satirist reproduces the actual inarticulate utterances of drunkenness. [v.29]

29 Who has woe? Who has sorrow?

Who has strife? Who has complaining?

Who has wounds without cause?

Who has redness of eyes?

The wine flavored with aromatic spices, does increase its stimulating properties. There is a touch of sarcasm in “go to seek.” The word, elsewhere is used of diligent search after knowledge [Prov 25:2; Job 11:7; Psa 139:1] It is used here of the investigations of connoisseurs in wine testing its qualities.

30 Those who tarry long over wine;

those who go to try mixed wine

There is a warning not to look at the wine. It sparkles with its beaded bubbles on which the wine drinker looks with complacency. The Hebrew word describes the pellucid stream flowing pleasantly from the wineskin or jug into the goblet or the throat (comp.Song of Solomon 7:9) rather than, a sparkling wine.

Be warned for it is treacherous as a snake. [v.32] As a result, your eyes will behold strange women (v.32-33), You will lose your inhibitions. your heart shall utter perverse things (v.33). Things that you would not normally say and do. But now that you're under its influence, your inhibitions have been loosed. You are going to do all kinds of weird and stupid things. Yea, you shall be as he that lies down in the middle of the sea (v. 34). A drunkard behaves as one who is sea-sick. Doing just really dumb things.

They have stricken me, you will say, and I was not sick; they have beaten me, but I didn't feel it (v. 34-35): You'll wake up with all the bruises and cuts and you don't know how you've got them. when shall I awake? (v. 35) And then what happens? You will go right back and seek it yet again v.35. This the tragic effects of addiction to wine or alcoholism described quite graphically here in Proverbs.

Such imagery is used by Paul in a positive application to a believer filled with the Spirit. He says, “18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, 19 addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, 20 giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.”[Eph 5:18-20] . In contrast, the person filled with the Spirit is always a blessing.

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Text: Proverbs 23:26-27 (ESV)

My son, give me your heart, and let your eyes observe my ways.

For a prostitute is a deep pit; an adulteress is a narrow well.

GIVE ME YOUR HEART

Solomon urges his son to give him his heart, that is, he is to emulate him. There is a call to pattern his ethics after his father. The son has to lead a godly lifestyle like his father. To do that, the son would need his eyes to ‘observe his ways.’ In the New Testament, we read Jesus' command to His disciples to follow Him. He said, "If anyone serves me, he must follow me" (John 12:26). In other words, Jesus' followers must take the same path through life that Jesus took. They must imitate Jesus' righteous life of service. The apostle Paul urged the Philippian believers to follow the example Jesus set, He writes: "Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus" (Phil 2:5).

Why the son is encouraged to keep their eyes on a godly example? This need for careful observation is directly tied to Solomon's warning about sexual sin (Prov 23:27). The next verse [v.27]begins with "because" or "since," most often translated as "for" as the reason why he has to fix his eyes upon the godly ways of his father. The importance of this advice to "look" at a godly lifestyle counters the way sexual temptation often begins with one's eyes (Prov 6:25; Mat 5:28). Tragically, Solomon himself was tempted into sin by intimate relationships (1 Kings 11:4).

Sexual sin often starts with the eyes (Mat 5:28). Failing to watch where one looks is as dangerous as being careless about where one steps, is it not? The book of Proverbs speaks a lot about these sinful temptations as traps (Prov 5:22; 7:22–23; 22:14; 28:10). Imagine a person walking on streets with concealed manholes while his eyes are looking at the billboards around. That person can fall into it in a moment.

The Hebrew phrasing of verse 27 implies the entire category of sexual temptation, which may refer to "fornication" and "adultery." The "prostitute" refers those who deliberately tempt others for money, or sport while the "adulteress" represents those who betray others in their sin. Whether the tempter is married or unmarried, both offer something spiritually deadly. Similarly, the literal phrasing refers to women tempting men but the principle applies to any person regardless of gender. The point is this; sexual sin violates God's design for intimacy. And a naïve son could be an easy prey to this predator. It surely brings tremendous risks, both physically and socially to him (Prov 6:27–35).

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