May 20, 2009 by Jay Adams
Have you ever considered any of the elements of Paul’s great poetic description of love in I Corinthians 13?
Well, I’ve read over it, if that’s what you mean.
That’s good, but I had in mind something more—
Like what?
Like examining carefully what each factor he mentions means, and how it’s applicable to life.
I guess I’ve never done that. Just give me an example of what you have in mind.
Gladly. Take the phrase “believes all things, hopes all things.”
What about it?
In addition to other things, I’ll mention just this—there is a tendency among us sinners not to give the other fellow the benefit of the doubt. We tend to put the worst construction on everything. This says to do that is unloving.
How do you do the loving thing by believing and hoping?
By taking his word for what he says until the facts prove otherwise—that’s believing. And by expecting him to tell you the truth—that’s hoping(which means “expecting” in biblical usage). Begin to follow that loving practice and you’ll honor God, get along better with others, and be happier person, instead of a suspicious old grouch!
Don’t wanna be one of those, fer sure!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Fools
I wanted to know what is considered a real fool before the Lord. I looked up the word "fool" in proverbs (didn't write in all the "fool" proverbs). I must say, it's pretty convicting about my foolish ways. Are you a fool?
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fool (noun)
1. a silly or stupid person; a person who lacks judgment or sense.
2. a professional jester, formerly kept by a person of royal or noble rank for amusement: the court fool.
3. a person who has been tricked or deceived into appearing or acting silly or stupid: to make a fool of someone.
4. an ardent enthusiast who cannot resist an opportunity to indulge an enthusiasm (usually prec. by a present participle): He's just a dancing fool.
5. a weak-minded or idiotic person.
1. a silly or stupid person; a person who lacks judgment or sense.
2. a professional jester, formerly kept by a person of royal or noble rank for amusement: the court fool.
3. a person who has been tricked or deceived into appearing or acting silly or stupid: to make a fool of someone.
4. an ardent enthusiast who cannot resist an opportunity to indulge an enthusiasm (usually prec. by a present participle): He's just a dancing fool.
5. a weak-minded or idiotic person.
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Proverbs
The way of a fool is right in his own eyes,
but a wise man listens to advice.
The vexation of a fool is known at once,
but the prudent ignores an insult.
One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil,
but a fool is reckless and careless.
A man of quick temper acts foolishly,
and a man of evil devices is hated.
A fool despises his father's instruction,
but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding
than a hundred blows into a fool.
Whoever restrains his words has knowledge,
and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
but only in expressing his opinion.
A fool's lips walk into a fight,
and his mouth invites d a beating.
A fool's mouth is his ruin,
and his lips are a snare to his soul.
Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity
than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.
Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
for he will despise the good sense of your words.
Answer not a fool according to his folly,
lest you be like him yourself.
Answer a fool according to his folly,
lest he be wise in his own eyes.
Like a dog that returns to his vomit
is a fool who repeats his folly.
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool,
but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
If a wise man has an argument with a fool,
the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
but a wise man quietly holds it back.
but a wise man listens to advice.
The vexation of a fool is known at once,
but the prudent ignores an insult.
One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil,
but a fool is reckless and careless.
A man of quick temper acts foolishly,
and a man of evil devices is hated.
A fool despises his father's instruction,
but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.
A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding
than a hundred blows into a fool.
Whoever restrains his words has knowledge,
and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding.
Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise;
when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding,
but only in expressing his opinion.
A fool's lips walk into a fight,
and his mouth invites d a beating.
A fool's mouth is his ruin,
and his lips are a snare to his soul.
Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity
than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.
Do not speak in the hearing of a fool,
for he will despise the good sense of your words.
Answer not a fool according to his folly,
lest you be like him yourself.
Answer a fool according to his folly,
lest he be wise in his own eyes.
Like a dog that returns to his vomit
is a fool who repeats his folly.
Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes?
There is more hope for a fool than for him.
Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool,
but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
If a wise man has an argument with a fool,
the fool only rages and laughs, and there is no quiet.
A fool gives full vent to his spirit,
but a wise man quietly holds it back.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Mark 8:31-37
And calling the crowd to him with his disciples, he said to them, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake and the gospel's will save it. For what does it profit a man to gain the whole world and forfeit his soul?”
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Peter rebuked Jesus. We are stupid sheep.
Lord, give me the grace to remember. Conform my will into Your divine will. Give me a heart after Yours. Set my mind on the things above. I am weak! Give me the heart to abide in You.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
I Am the True Vine
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean x because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
“I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he takes away, and every branch that does bear fruit he prunes, that it may bear more fruit. Already you are clean x because of the word that I have spoken to you. Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in me. I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in me he is thrown away like a branch and withers; and the branches are gathered, thrown into the fire, and burned. If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love. If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love. These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.
Made for You
Matt Gilman
Matt Gilman
I will abide in You; oh come abide in me
For without You I can do nothing
For without You I can do nothing
To walk in the cool of the day with You
To gaze on the beauty of all You do
To meditate on Your glorious splendor
I was made for You
On You I meditate and pray both night and day
Oh Lord, that I would be with You where You are
Oh Lord, that I would be with You where You are
To be called a lover of God
To speak face to face, to know all Your thoughts
To abide in Your love, in Your love in me
To keep Your commands, that I may be filled with joy
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