I have a list of men that I email. Building leaders is one of my major goals at our church. If you would like to be on the list let me know.
Guys,
Aren’t you surprised we are having school? The snow is piling up! It is the 7th so that means our goal for today is to read Proverbs 7.
Remember, this isn’t hard. It will take you a few minutes to read that chapter. And, always write the date at the type of the chapter – -today, jot 1/10 at the top of the chapter. No need to put down a "7"; you know it is the 7th because you are reading Proverbs 7:1-27.
This chapter warns us against adultery and I would encourage you to notice two phrases at a minimum:
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"keep": Proverbs 7:1-2 says, "My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you;; keep my commandments . . . the next verse adds "bind." Knowing God’s Word is not something we learn at some point in time and it is always there. We need an active discipline of making God’s Word part of our lives. That’s one reason I think every man should read the days’ chapter of Proverbs. This book of the Bible is given to us so that we can bind wisdom to our hearts.
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"all at once": Proverbs 7:22-23 says, "All at once [a man] follows [a woman with whom he will commit adultery], as an ox goes to the slaughter or as a stag is caught fast till an arrow pierces its liver; as a bird rushes into a snare; he does not know that it will cost him his life. Be aware: You can be faithful to your wives for 20 years. And, then in a moment you can walk into the airplane propeller of adultery.
Today, spend time in God’s Word – – lest, “all at once”, you step into an awful mess.
Read Proverbs 7; if you’re married, kiss your wife.
CDB.
