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Proverbs 12-14

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LIPS.

Whoah, today's reading seemed really long to me. Unlike the previous days when all we had to read were names, there is actually some intense reading, which makes sense and can be applied to our lives! Every verse was pretty similar:

The righteous_________
but
the wicked________

For instance:
The thoughts of the righteous are just;
the advice of the wicked is treacherous.
(Proverbs 12:5)

So, how do I chose one verse? How do I focus on a little bit of this overwhelming knowledge? Today, I tried to pick something that all people could relate to... most people, anyway.

Most people have relationships that include communicating, right?

I just felt like there were a few verses where I personally couldn't connect. Adult stuff, like money and servants. But EVERYONE communicates with SOMEONE in their life, right? I thought so.

So what verse better to talk about then this one:

Psalms 12:19
Truthful lips endure for ever,
but a lying tongue lasts only a moment.

This verse can stand in many ways. First, it can be taken literally, like truth will always be true, but lies are only believed for a moment. This is a good thing to think about when you decide how you want to live: truthful, or not-so-truthful.

But now that I think about it... it has a deeper meaning, too. Truthful lips can mean actual lips... or they can mean something else. Something that WE chose to do-- that can work towards eternal life!

If we talk about Jesus (TRUTH) and live out His ways, THAT'S what endures forever. When we chose to tell others about His truth, then we chose to follow Jesus and become a believer. If you haven't gotten what I'm trying to say yet-- if we spread the truth of Jesus, WE can endure forever.


On the flip side, if we spread lies and forget the word of God-- our lives will only last a moment. Our life on earth is SO short compared to eternity, we have to live it to the fullest and spread the word so that we'll live forever.


If not, our lives will only last a moment.


Okay, so that was a bit of a downer for today, sorry. I just think it's important to DO what Jesus was asking and spread the word! Go! Now! Do it! Stop reading this and use your lips for good!


Peace.

Comments

Granny said…
My lips are not going to be sealed! I hope to spread the word by mouth and actions.
July 3, 2010 at 2:42 PM
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