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Proverbs 1:11-16 - But I don't know any gang members

Good evening friends,

This is for the passages read on day 73 of M'Cheyne plan.  Actually on day 76.  Sorry I have fallen behind on the blog, but my intent is to write on the passages I have missed instead of just leaving them out.  

We are using McArthur study on Solomon - history and Proverbs and Ecclisiastes.  We have seen how he was on a downward spiral for much of his life.  So hitting Proverbs makes me wonder "How did he come to write this"  Let us meditate together.

Blessings 

Jeff

There are a lot of questions about Solomon and his proverbs. How did Solomon come to know characters like these enticing his son?  Given Rehoboam's subsequent character, did he ever listen to what his father said? Or did Rehoboam see the inconsistency in Solomon's words and deeds?  why do we disregard so much that he says, especially about wisdom in general. 

Take these six.  verses. If isn't only thieves and robbers that speak this way. I think this describes much "political thought ".  Not armed robbery, but taking advantage of people amounts to the same thing.  Or just the simple act of forming a political party. Goal is to "have one purse" that leaders use for their purposes.  Really buying votes. Gangs take many shapes. 

Instruction - What did God expect me to do with these six verses?   Write them off because I have never been enticed to in a violent gang.  Surely not. or disregard because they were written long ago and the modern World is a different place.  Pat myself on the back for reading them?  No, He expects me to discern his I have people like this around me all the time and recognize them by their fruits, not by their external appearance. 

Thanksgiving - these are not just Solomon's ideas. These are inspired insights regarding groups of sinners. Not only are individuals depraved, but the associations they firm are depraved. You know the blackness of the human heart. You don't let naive "man is basically good" into Your Word.  

Confession. - not taking Your Words seriously. Using man centered plumb line that is twisted, bent, false. 

Petition - realize what a great Savior Jesus is and proclaim him to a world of sinners who desperately need Him.

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