Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God and of Jesus Christ. Again, thank you for visiting our blog site. I would like to take this time to invite you to our church, In His Presence Family Worship Center. It is a friendly church where the praise and worship is sweet and the word of God is preached with power and without compromise. Join us at four (4) PM at 154 Lexington Ave @ 30th Street. Our midweek bible study services are at Seven (7) PM. We would be honored to have you as our special guest. Make plans now to come and prepare to receive from God. You will not be sorry.
This is day number Five of our fast. Congratulations, this is a great reason to celebrate. You have made it to day number Five (5). Honestly, some of you did not think you were going to make it this far. Listen, you are doing great. Just do one more day. Don’t worry about the rest of the fast. Just do today.
I beg your indulgence for getting this blog out so late in the day. I have just returned from officiating a wedding for two of my congregants. I am such a blessed Pastor.
Today, I thought to repost a blog I did in the past. Today I beg your indulgence. Today’s blog is an act of humility for me. Sometimes I read a passage and fall in love with God and his word all over again. Sometimes while preparing to write a blog, I come to the conclusion that there are passages that need not be elaborated upon, and that sometimes the wisest thing a Pastor can do is to not get in the way. Today is one of those days. Next week I will elaborate, but today I feel led to just offer the passage. I pray that we all would simply APPLY the word of God. The passage is rendered in the New Revised Standard Version.
NRSV Proverbs Chapter 18:
Prov. 18:1 The one who lives alone is self-indulgent,
showing contempt for all who have sound judgment.
Prov. 18:2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
but only in expressing personal opinion.
Prov. 18:3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also;
and with dishonor comes disgrace. `
Prov. 18:4 The words of the mouth are deep waters;
the fountain of wisdom is a gushing stream.
Prov. 18:5 It is not right to be partial to the guilty,
or to subvert the innocent in judgment.
Prov. 18:6 A fool’s lips bring strife,
and a fool’s mouth invites a flogging.
Prov. 18:7 The mouths of fools are their ruin,
and their lips a snare to themselves.
Prov. 18:8 The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
they go down into the inner parts of the body.
Prov. 18:9 One who is slack in work
is close kin to a vandal.
Prov. 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower;
the righteous run into it and are safe.
Prov. 18:11 The wealth of the rich is their strong city;
in their imagination it is like a high wall.
Prov. 18:12 Before destruction one’s heart is haughty,
but humility goes before honor.
Prov. 18:13 If one gives answer before hearing,
it is folly and shame.
Prov. 18:14 The human spirit will endure sickness;
but a broken spirit—who can bear?
Prov. 18:15 An intelligent mind acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.
Prov. 18:16 A gift opens doors;
it gives access to the great.
Prov. 18:17 The one who first states a case seems right,
until the other comes and cross-examines.
Prov. 18:18 Casting the lot puts an end to disputes
and decides between powerful contenders.
Prov. 18:19 An ally offended is stronger than a city;
such quarreling is like the bars of a castle.
Prov. 18:20 From the fruit of the mouth one’s stomach is satisfied;
the yield of the lips brings satisfaction.
Prov. 18:21 Death and life are in the power of the tongue,
and those who love it will eat its fruits.
Prov. 18:22 He who finds a wife finds a good thing,
and obtains favor from the LORD.
Prov. 18:23 The poor use entreaties,
but the rich answer roughly.
Prov. 18:24 Some friends play at friendship
but a true friend sticks closer than one’s nearest kin.
Yours Because I am His,
Leo Colon
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