Proverbs 15:10
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way:
And he that hateth reproof shall die.
Herein is the stern judgment for those who will not hear. As the result of sin/disobedience, the punishment of death has already been promised to us as early as in the days of Eden. God also appealed His own judgment by giving us a way of redemption: a blood payment for the sin, coupled with a lifestyle. But if we hate this reproof and healing correction; if we despise it by our words or inaction towards it, there is no other way to avoid the lethal punishment.
We still seem to live in a time when we have the possibility to learn. There is a possibility to turn back, from our ways to His, in which case the Father awaits us at the top of the hill with open arms and crying for joy at our return. The door of redemption is still open, or maybe ajar? Will this door someday close, leaving the rebellious behind?
As days move forward, both iniquity and righteousness polarize in their own camp. Eventually, the grey area will vanish away. Time will stand as Moses did upon entering the Promised Land demanding a decision. It will say: I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: (Deuteronomy 30:19). Then, just as it did before the incredulous world of Noah’s days, the Ark’s door or opportunity will close transporting the faithful to their renewed world of higher virtues.
Hear, even now,
Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
Proverbs 8:1-11
Correction is grievous unto him that forsaketh the way:
And he that hateth reproof shall die.
Herein is the stern judgment for those who will not hear. As the result of sin/disobedience, the punishment of death has already been promised to us as early as in the days of Eden. God also appealed His own judgment by giving us a way of redemption: a blood payment for the sin, coupled with a lifestyle. But if we hate this reproof and healing correction; if we despise it by our words or inaction towards it, there is no other way to avoid the lethal punishment.
We still seem to live in a time when we have the possibility to learn. There is a possibility to turn back, from our ways to His, in which case the Father awaits us at the top of the hill with open arms and crying for joy at our return. The door of redemption is still open, or maybe ajar? Will this door someday close, leaving the rebellious behind?
As days move forward, both iniquity and righteousness polarize in their own camp. Eventually, the grey area will vanish away. Time will stand as Moses did upon entering the Promised Land demanding a decision. It will say: I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live: (Deuteronomy 30:19). Then, just as it did before the incredulous world of Noah’s days, the Ark’s door or opportunity will close transporting the faithful to their renewed world of higher virtues.
Hear, even now,
Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?
She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths.
She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors.
Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man.
O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things.
For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them.
They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.
Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.
Proverbs 8:1-11
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