Bible Ballistics: BBs #48   Bound Up in Him????

Whether we are ‘running’ to God for deliverance, or ‘resting’ in Him when we get there, I’d like us to look at Proverbs 6 to find out how to maintain that ‘running to’ and ‘resting in’ our Lord.

Proverbs 6:16-23, “These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. 20 My son, keep thy father’s commandment, and forsake not the law of thy mother: 21 Bind them continually upon thine heart, and tie them about thy neck. 22 When thou goest, it shall lead thee; when thou sleepest, it shall keep thee; and when thou awakest, it shall talk with thee. 23 For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:”

Simply put–what to avoid and what to pursue—as God clearly tells us what HE hates and how to avoid it.

Pride,

lying,

malicious violence,

a heart set on wickedness,

and malicious mischief,

a false witness (lying against others),

and sowing discord among brethren:

A clear and concise list of behaviors to avoid, but how?

Simply put—follow the instructions!!!

Keep our parents good instruction (godly parents),

bind them upon our heart,

and tie them about our neck.

If we’ll know and follow HIS WORD, then

wherever we go they will lead our steps—

protect us when we rest in sleep,

and direct us each day

where we need to be,

when we need to be there,

doing what we ought to do,

and accepting godly reproof.

So?? Here’s our shot for the day.

God’s commands are a lamp to guide us,

His law is light,

and the reproofs (convicting us of sin and error) are THE way of life….

The choice is yours—

stay in the Word so it can transform you,

or neglect it

and be defenseless against the lies of the enemy.

Take some time this week to read Philippians 4:8, Psalm 119:105, 2 Timothy 2:15, 3:15-17, Psalm 37:23. Good verses to memorize (binding them in your heart and mind!!)