Under Gods command

Under Gods Command
Proverbs 15:10 – Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die.

We know that when we leave the path of righteousness, the Lords discipline is waiting for us, and will bring us back if we heed his correction. Those who continue down the wrong path, who just can’t stand to be corrected, will suffer many troubles as which some of those can lead to death. So if you have a problem taking correction from someone, start praying to God to change your heart.

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Proverbs 14:06 – The mocker seeks wisdom and finds none, but knowledge comes easily to the discerning.

We all know mockers, people who scoff at every word of instruction or advice. They never find wisdom because they don’t seek it seriously. Wisdom comes easily to those who pay attention to experienced people and to God. If the wisdom you need does not come easily to you, perhaps your attitude is the barrier.

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Ezekiel 33:10-12 – “Son of man, say to the house of Israel, ‘This is what you are saying: “Our offenses and sins weigh us down, and we are wasting away because of them. How then can we live?” Say to them, ‘As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! Why will you die, O house of Israel? Therefore, son of man, say to your countrymen,’ The righteousness of the righteous man will not save him when he disobeys, and the wickedness of the wicked man will not cause him to fall when he turns from it. The righteous man, if he sins, will not be allowed to live because of his former righteousness.

The exiles were discouraged by their past sins. This is an important turning point in this book-elsewhere in Ezekiel the people had refused to face their sins. Here, they felt heavy guilt for rebelling against God for so many years. Therefore, God assured them of forgiveness if they repented. God wants everyone to turn to him. He looks at what we are and will become, not what we have been. God gives you the opportunity to turn to him, if you will take it. Sincerely follow God, and ask him to forgive you when you fail.

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Proverbs 13:06 Righteousness guards the man of integrity, but wickedness overthrows the sinner.

Living right is like posting a guard for your life. Every choice for good sets into motion other opportunities for good. Evil choices follow the same pattern, but in the opposite direction. Each decision you make to obey God’s Word will bring a greater sense of order to your life, while each decision to disobey will bring confusion and destruction. The right choices you make reflect your integrity. Obedience brings the greatest safety and security.

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Ezekiel 29:09-10 – Egypt will become a desolate wasteland. Then they will know that I am the LORD. Because you said, The Nile is mine; I made it, therefore I am against you and against your streams and I will make the land of Egypt a ruin and a desolate waste from Migdol to Aswan, as far as the border of Cush.

The Nile was Egypt’s pride and joy, a life-giving river cutting through the middle of the desert. Rather than thanking God, however, Egypt declared. The Nile is mine; I made it. We do the same when we say “This house is mine; I built it.” or “I have brought myself to the place where I am today,” or “I have built this church, business, or reputation, from the ground up.” These statements reveal our pride. Sometime we take for granted what God has given us, thinking we have made it ourselves. Of course, we have put forth a lot of hard effort, but God supplied the resources, gave us the abilities, and provided us with the opportunities to make it happen. Instead of claiming our own greatness, as the Egyptians did, we should proclaim God’s greatness and give him the credit. (Migdol is in the north of Egypt, and Aswan in the south. Thus, this meant all of Egypt.)

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Proverbs 8:32 Now then, my sons, listen to me; blessed are those who keep my ways.
Luke11:28 He replied “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it.”
Luke08:21 He replied “My mother and brothers are those who hear God’s word and put it into practice.”

A person’s obedience to God is more important than his or her place on the family tree. The patient work of consistent obedience is even more important than the honor of bearing a respected son. Jesus’ true family are those who hear and obey his words, Hearing without obeying is not enough. As Jesus loved his mother, so he loves us. Christ offers us an intimate family relationship with him.