Solomon writes, in verse 16, “These Six Things” and “Seven are..”
It’s a list. How often do you find a simplistic list of anything in the Bible? (Other than the Ten Commandments). Not often.
Let’s look at the 7 Things listed her a bit more closely. (Now I feel like I am quoting a Miley Cyrus song.)
One: A proud look. Christianity is a based off of humility. Have you ever liked some who’s head was too big for their own good? You know the type. No, you don’t like them! At least I would hope not. God doesn’t like that either.
Two: A lying tongue. Again, have you ever been please when some one lied to you? Do you love watching someone being lied too? Has deception ever had a pleasant outcome?
Three: Hands that Shed Innocent Blood. Of course this refers to murder. Blood is life. Humans live a life. Humans were made out of the image of God. Murder, whether literal or not, is a blasphemy.
Four: A heart that devises wicked plans. Wickedness is not a virtue that is exactly looked up to. So lets try to stay away from any type of mischievousness all together, shall we? I am not saying its a sin to play a prank, but let’s be aware of our limits.
Five: Feet that are swift in running to evil. We are humans, and we make mistakes. God knows and understands that because he gave us freewill. So along with the freewill, he gives us grace. So its okay to make mistakes, but lets not continue running into the same sin over and over again. Learning from mistakes is key.
Six: A false witness who speaks lies. This is different than lying. This, I feel, is talking about false doctrine. Let’s make sure we know exactly what we are talking about when we talk about the Bible. The Bible is not up for interpretation, so let’s make sure we get it right and prevent leading others down the wrong path.
Seven: One who sows discord among brethern. Six words for you: Silence the violence, increase the peace.
By the way, I used the New King James Version in case any one was wondering.
Love and peace,
God Bless.
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