Proverbs 25 is a collection of assorted sayings, and it is introduced as “the proverbs of Solomon, which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah copied.” Many of the chapter’s sayings use striking metaphors and similes, v. 14: “Like clouds, wind — but no rain — Is one who boasts of gifts not given.” The glory of God rest within the fact that man cannot know those things that God does not care for them to know.
( Deuteronomy 29:29~The secret things belong to the LORD our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of this law. ). What did Jesus write in the dirt at John 8:6? “This they said, tempting him, that they might have to accuse him. But Jesus stooped down, and with his finger wrote on the ground, as though he heard them not . {Those without sin cast the first stone!” What did the seven thunders utter that John was commanded not to write at Revelation 10:4? And when the seven thunders spoke, I was about to write; but I heard a voice from heaven say, “Seal up what the seven thunders have said and do not write it down.” I don’t know why it is that so many times, though we know the right thing to say, it’s hard to say it. What kind of a perversity is that when I know to say the right thing and yet I have difficulty saying it? Now even with my own husband, I oftentimes have difficulty in saying to him what I know I should say. And I don’t know why I have this difficulty. It’s some kind of a block of the inability to say the right thing at the right time. There are so many times when we could change the whole atmosphere if we would just say the right thing. You know my husband being 76 and retired, he laughs a lot more now. So sometimes I say the wrong thing and he will laugh. Then I will say did you hear what I said. He says no, what did you say. I say nothing honey and laugh. He is not my enemy. Sad sometimes I can be my own enemy. I have to step back and pray to be better. I fear heaping coals when that happens. Amen! I am certain that the heaping of the coals of fire is not a bad thing. There’s probably something that has to do with their customs back then, that would give you a better understanding of what it means to heap coals of fire upon their head. But it doesn’t mean to really crown them with hell, you know. Some have suggested that it will cause them to burn with shame and guilt. In other words, if your enemy is hungry and you feed him, if he is thirsty and you give him a drink, you cause him to burn with shame. The Lord will reward you. My motive for doing it shouldn’t be that I really heap coals of fire upon his head, you see. My motive in doing it should be really kind and generous. A man that has no rule over his own spirit. A man who is always losing his temper. A froward man. He’s like a defenseless city, a city that is broken down, without walls. By his tongue he is as cruel and pernicious to his neighbor as any instrument of death: he destroys him, not only when he is near, as with a sword, but when he is afar off, as with a sharp arrow shot at him. Oh God, help us to rule over our own spirits and hearts You have given us to take care of eternally. “
Proverbs Chapter 25:1-28
These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied out. It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honor of kings is to search out a matter. The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable. Take away the dross from the silver, and there shall come forth a vessel for the finer. Take away the wicked from before the king, and his throne shall be established in righteousness. Put not forth thyself in the presence of the king, and stand not in the place of great men: For better it is that it be said unto thee, Come up hither; than that thou shouldest be put lower in the presence of the prince whom thine eyes have seen. Go not forth hastily to strive, lest thou know not what to do in the end thereof, when thy neighbor hath put thee to shame. Debate thy cause with thy neighbor himself; and discover not a secret to another: Lest he that hears it put thee to shame, and thine infamy turn not away. A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver. As an earring of gold, and an ornament of fine gold, so is a wise reprover upon an obedient ear. As the cold of snow in the time of harvest, so is a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he refresh’s the soul of his masters. Whoso boasts himself of a false gift is like clouds and wind without rain. By long forbearing is a prince persuaded, and a soft tongue break the bone. Hast thou found honey? eat so much as is sufficient for thee, lest thou be filled therewith, and vomit it. Withdraw thy foot from thy neighbor’s house; lest he be weary of thee, and so hate thee. A man that bears false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. Confidence in an unfaithful man in time of trouble is like a broken tooth, and a foot out of joint. As he that taketh away a garment in cold weather, and as vinegar upon nitrate, so is he that sings songs to an heavy heart. If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink: For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head, and the LORD shall reward thee. The north wind drives away rain: so doth an angry countenance a backbiting tongue. It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country. A righteous man falling down before the wicked is as a troubled fountain, and a corrupt spring. It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their own glory is not glory. He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
{Lets Pray}
Father God, I thank You and praise You for Your Word and Proverbs to give me the right walk You have for me. I thank You and praise You for the simple truth of salvation and the things in Your Word that are quickly perceptible on the surface of Scripture. I thank You and praise You that You have ordained that those that seek out the deep things of God through steady and orderly study of the Word of God, a heart that is truly teachable and a spirit that is closely submitted to the leading of the Holy Spirit of God, will discover many hidden truths and secret treasures within Your Word. I believe I can be a diligent student and search out those secret things, which are hidden from our view and keep them close to my heart to walk forever in Your path in Jesus Precious Name Amen.
{Power Verse}
A man that bears false witness against his neighbor is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. Proverbs 25:18
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