Anybody wants to post a Bible verse ?

[Eddy Crocker]

[Novus]

13 hours ago, ChickenCoop said:

Does verse 23 mean don't brag about yourself, especially to try and look better than others?

Great question.

The principles in the book of Proverbs seem to be reflected across the broad spectrum of Scripture (both Old and New Testament). When you read Romans, you find Proverbs in there. When you study Revelation, you find Proverbs in there. Proverbs 12:23 is interesting - A prudent man concealeth knowledge: but the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. 

It brings to mind 1 Corinthians 3:2 -  I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. It seems that Paul, in his wisdom as a preacher, in that situation, found it necessary (prudent) to withhold the more "mature" doctrines (meat). When you meet a new believer in Christ, it may be prudent to withhold "meat" until the believer has time to be nourished on "milk". Milk for "babes" in Christ. So in this sense, A prudent man concealeth knowledge. It may be less than prudent (foolish) to give too much too soon.

One would speculate that "a fool" feels more than he thinks. In this sense, there is a greater tendency to spontaneously say as opposed to prudently proclaim. It brings to mind 1 James 1:19-20 - Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: why...? For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. Consider James 3:2, 5 (NLT) - Indeed, we all make many mistakes. For if we could control our tongues, we would be perfect and could also control ourselves in every other way. ...Likewise, the tongue is a small part of the body, but it makes great boasts. There is an element here in trying to look better than others or at least feeling the need to impress people so as to propagate what one might consider of value a form of human commendation. It brings to mind Galatians 1:10 - For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. In this sense, it is foolish to place greater value on the commendation of man to that of God and so the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness. Why do people fall into this trap? Here is a thought: Christians need to stick to the word of God and carefully consider (discriminately discern) what they feel is right in "light" of contemporary society when contemporary philosophy contradicts instruction from Scripture. The logic is simple and the Scriptures are clear. We do not need to rip verses from their context and commit interpretative fallacies when trying to uphold an agenda that we want the word of God to support. Here is Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers in relation to Proverbs 12:23 - A prudent man concealeth knowledge.—Till the right opportunity for bringing it forth presents itself; while “the heart of fools proclaimeth foolishness,” cannot help blurting out and displaying its ignorance and folly, which it mistakes for wisdom. https://biblehub.com/commentaries/proverbs/12-23.htm.

Edited May 30, 2020 by Novus

[Walter and Deborah]

[Eddy Crocker]

[Eddy Crocker]

[Novus]

Proverbs 26: 1-7

Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what the day will bring.

Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth—a stranger, not your own lips.

A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but the resentment caused by a fool is even heavier.

Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood, but jealousy is even more dangerous.

An open rebuke is better than hidden love!

Wounds from a sincere friend are better than many kisses from an enemy.

A person who is full refuses honey, but even bitter food tastes sweet to the hungry.

Edited May 30, 2020 by Novus

[Worship Warriors]

Edited May 31, 2020 by Worship Warriors

[Novus]

Revelation 14:6-7 parallel with Romans 10:13-14 and 1 Timothy 2:3-4 and Romans 1:16, 20-21

And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. ... For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

Edited May 31, 2020 by Novus

[Novus]

Matthew 6:19-20 parallel with Revelation 14:13 (TLV)

“Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in or steal.

Then I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write: How fortunate are the dead—those who die in the Lord from now on!” “Yes,” says the Ruach, “that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them.”

Edited May 31, 2020 by Novus

[Novus]

Revelation 14:14-16 parallel with Daniel 7:13-14 (TLV)

Then I looked, and behold, there was a white cloud—and seated on the cloud was one like a son of man. He had a golden crown on His head and a sharp sickle in His hand. Then another angel came out of the Temple, crying out with a loud voice to the One seated on the cloud,

“Put in your sickle and reap,
    for the hour to reap has come,
    because the harvest of the earth is fully ripe.”

So the One seated on the cloud swung his sickle over the earth, and the earth was harvested.

“I was watching in the night visions. Behold, One like a Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven. He approached the Ancient of Days, and was brought into His presence. Dominion, glory and sovereignty were given to Him that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will never pass away, and His kingdom is one that will not be destroyed.