Proverbs 25 and 2 Corinthians 9

"Like a city that is broken into and without walls is a man who has no control over his spirit." - Proverbs 25:28


"It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, but the glory of kings is to search out a matter." - Proverbs 25:2


"Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver." - 2 Corinthians 9:7


This is the first time I haven't been able to find any common ground in the two passages for the day, but I did find some important principles.

The first passage was convicting for me, because I feel like a city that has been broken into sometimes.  In v. 28 Solomon puts the responsibility for control over our spirits on our own shoulders.  Bobby's church has some insight into the nature of the body, soul and spirit, so I think it would be interesting to ask him about the nature of the spirit and post it on the trenches.  I have a feeling that sharpening the conscience is a tool by which we can keep control over our spirit.  A sharp conscience, in any case, is desirable.

Proverbs 25:2 is a classic one for man group.  Searching out matters of the Lord is the goal of our group and the goal of this blog.  Thank you Jesus, for an opportunity for glory.

9:7 is really about tithing, but I think you could stretch the principle into advocating generosity in general.  Generosity is a hallmark of following the Lord, because it demonstrates our lack of attachment to earthly things and our love for the object of our giving.  And it's the same kind of love that led our heavenly Father to give his son for us, the same generosity.  To the extent we can reflect those traits of the New Man, we do well.

Happy Manday!  Can't wait to see you guys tonight!

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