Proverbs 16:29-30
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
These are the last two verses relating to evil works executed by one who is: ungodly, froward and violent.
We have identified the executor of these actions as satan (cursed be his name), the antagonist who opposes our soul, and here he is again at work. The point of this proverb is not necessarily the action of enticing. The idea is that the violent man, who is also the ungodly and froward person, leads his neighbor to a place where to execute evil on him. These four last proverbs represent a warning; a warning not to follow ungodly, froward and violent people, as it will bring evil upon us.
Now if we could see the devil coming to us fully dressed in red pajamas, equipped with horns, serpent tail and pitchfork in hand, we would certainly identify him and be aware. The problem is that he doesn’t come to us in that way. He comes to us imitating the Messiah. He presents himself to us emulating the peaceful godly nature and character of our Master so he can deceive even the very elects.
We have to therefore use wisdom in our endorsements. We need to ask ourselves: who are the people that we endorse as people who will lead us in a way that is good? Who are those from our own entourage, the political scene or media personalities whom we believe will not bring evil to pass on us personally or corporately? The way to know is to look at their records and mirror their lives with the Word.
A violent man enticeth his neighbour, and leadeth him into the way that is not good. He shutteth his eyes to devise froward things: moving his lips he bringeth evil to pass.
These are the last two verses relating to evil works executed by one who is: ungodly, froward and violent.
We have identified the executor of these actions as satan (cursed be his name), the antagonist who opposes our soul, and here he is again at work. The point of this proverb is not necessarily the action of enticing. The idea is that the violent man, who is also the ungodly and froward person, leads his neighbor to a place where to execute evil on him. These four last proverbs represent a warning; a warning not to follow ungodly, froward and violent people, as it will bring evil upon us.
Now if we could see the devil coming to us fully dressed in red pajamas, equipped with horns, serpent tail and pitchfork in hand, we would certainly identify him and be aware. The problem is that he doesn’t come to us in that way. He comes to us imitating the Messiah. He presents himself to us emulating the peaceful godly nature and character of our Master so he can deceive even the very elects.
We have to therefore use wisdom in our endorsements. We need to ask ourselves: who are the people that we endorse as people who will lead us in a way that is good? Who are those from our own entourage, the political scene or media personalities whom we believe will not bring evil to pass on us personally or corporately? The way to know is to look at their records and mirror their lives with the Word.
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