THE SEVEN SINS OF PROVERBS 6

Time with Jesus - Monday, 21 January 2013

Hi all,

Today’s style goes back over 60 years to a couple of the poems I wrote as a child. It works, but does not flow easily. The verses turn out somewhat disjointed. Anyway, I’ve used that style today for a bit of fun although the topic is vital. The seven sins of Proverbs 6 make for interesting reading. We wonder why it is that God hates them? A little thought points us to the conclusion that these seven are at the root of sin. That’s our meditation today.

Blessings,

Jim & Phyllida Strickland

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INTRODUCTION			DAILY LIGHT EVENING SCRIPTURES	The Seven Sins  of Proverbs 6
One of our great difficulties in life is our understanding what sin is and what it is not. The Bible teaches whatsoever does not spring from faith is sin. This general rule is true of everything, natural, civil, or moral. Anything that doesn’t conform to God’s Word is sinful, for as we are told in Hebrews; 6 And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to Him must believe that God exists and that He rewards those who sincerely seek Him. Heb. 11:6 NLT If God’s Word states it’s a sin, call it a sin. Don’t paint over it with an exterior gloss suggesting that it is acceptable. That’s silly. It reminds me of the story of a Restaurant built at the end of a pier into to sea. Next to the restaurant there was a big notice saying, “No Parking Beyond this Point”. The fact is there wasn’t! It may or may not be sinful to try and park beyond that point. But it would surely dampen the enthusiasm! We also like to draw up lists of sins. Then we categorise them in ascending or descending order. You know what I mean. 1) murder; 2) rape; 3) adultery; 4) theft etc. When I was little I used to think that adultery only applied to some undefined sin only committed by adults. Strangely enough, our list of the most “serious” sins doesn’t include the commandments of God to Himself. We forget, “no other God but Me!” “no images” “No taking His name in Vain”; “keeping the Sabbath holy!” They may be the top of His list. Where are they on ours? God’s command to honour parents seems to have been put on the back burner. Our focus seems to be on commandment 6 to 9. The final one, “do not covet” has become our way of life! How else can you keep up with the Jones? Actually, the Lord Has another list of sins He hates. They are listed in Proverbs 16 There are six things the LORD hates - no, seven things He detests: Proverbs 6:16 NLT Incidentally, the six/seven “things” are used in Hebrew writing style. Essentially it means that God abhors all of them. Furthermore, if you give a little thought to God’s commandments, you will find that all of them originate with a thought or action in this list of seven. If we murder someone, the commandment, “Though shalt do no murder” is broken. But if we dig into the history of the event, we will find that it came about as a result of violating one or more of the sins listed in Proverbs 6. People murder each other for financial gain or to “clear” the way to legitimise an adulterous relationship. Perhaps it’s as simple as wanting to sow discord in the family? The reasons are as many as they are various. But what is at the bottom of it? See Prov. 6:16-19 Jim & Phyllida Strickland			15 From now on we will call the arrogant blessed. For those who do evil get rich, and those who dare God to punish them suffer no harm.'" Mal 3:15 NLT 15 The One who is highly honoured lives forever. His name is holy. He says, "I live in a high & holy place. But I also live with anyone who turns away from his sins. I live with anyone who’s not proud. I give new life to him. I give it to anyone who turns away from sins. Isaiah 57:15 NIrV 19 Suppose you are lowly in spirit and are with those who are beaten down. That's better than sharing stolen goods with those who are proud. Proverbs 16:19 NIrV 3 "Blessed are those who recognize they are spiritually helpless. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them. Mat 5:3 GW 16 There are six things the LORD hates--no, seven things He detests: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent, Proverbs 6:16-17 NLT 5 Everyone with a conceited heart is disgusting to the LORD. Certainly, such a person will not go unpunished Proverbs 16:5 GW 23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. 24 Point out anything in me that offend You, and lead me along the path of everlasting life. Psalm 139:23-24 NLT 2 May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace. 3 Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Philip 1:2-3 NLT 4 God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth. Mat 5:4-5 NLT	There's never been a better time; There's never been a bigger crime, Than all the sin around today. There is no bigger price to pay, For there will always be a crop, Of death unless the people stop, From doing what they love to do, And come unto the One who's true. And, with a full repentant heart, Turn from the sins that set apart, The sinner from the God of Grace. Unless you turn around your face And end the things you've done before, You will not enter heaven's door! Don't be misguided or misled, The Word of God has clearly said, There is a price which man must pay, For following a sinful way. But, what is sin? Am I involved? Through Jesus Christ, was that not solved? It was indeed but this applies, To those who've quit the devil's lies, And changed the things they do each day; It's only those who will obey, The Lord and turn from evil deeds; It's only those who stop and heed, The warning from the Word of God, Who will not suffer from His rod. Turn to His Word and you will see, The list He sees detestably. The very first is haughty eyes. The next is people telling lies. Then there are those who, with intent, Would kill those who are innocent. The next is those whose hearts dream dreams, Of wicked and divisive schemes. And then there is the pair of feet Who run in evil and deceit.		A False witness who pours out lies, Is also whom The Lord decries. The last one stated on the list, Is him who just will not desist, From stirring brothers in dissension. That's the list that's worth God's mention. These are what God's Spirit sees, As what should bring us to our knees. These seven are at the root of sin. This is where it does begin. Murder and adultery, Stealing and debauchery, Commence from what is written here. That's why The Lord says, "Don't go near. Keep away or you may fall. Here's where Satan comes to call. And here's where you avoid his tricks. Just make sure you never mix, With all the world's disgusting ways, Throughout all of your earthly days! That is the way of purity; That is the way to get to Me! For it is with the little things, That Satan clips your growing wings. So watch the things that would erode, The crop from harvesting what's sowed. And you will reap abundantly, A Righteousness that comes from Me THE BIBLICAL LIST OF 7 SINS IN PROV. 6:16-19 (NLT) 1.        haughty eyes 2.        a lying tongue 3.        hands that kill the innocent 4.        a heart that plots       evil 5.        feet that race to do wrong 6.        a false witness who pours out lies 7.        a person who sows discord in a family
				Jim Strickland – Written 21st January 2013