Make a decision to believe in and learn of the Lord God who saves. It would be very unwise of you to live out your entire life, having lived against the words of God.
Proverbs 22:11,12 (KJV)
11 He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.
12 The eyes of the Lord preserve knowledge, and he overthroweth the words of the transgressor.
Proverbs 22:9 (KJV)
9 He that hath a bountiful eye shall be blessed; for he giveth of his bread to the poor.
Proverbs 22:4-6 (KJV)
4 By humility and the fear of the Lord are riches, and honour, and life.
5 Thorns and snares are in the way of the froward: he that doth keep his soul shall be far from them.
6 Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
In this life, God is able to use us for His good. Even as parents, we are able to help raise up children that love the Lord.
Proverbs 21:28,29 (KJV)
28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly.
29 A wicked man hardeneth his face: but as for the upright, he directeth his way.
Proverbs 21:21 (KJV)
21 He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.
Those in Christ Jesus are continually thinking about their actions and how they can serve Christ. The Lord is in their minds often.
Psalm 118:28,29 (KJV)
28 Thou art my God, and I will praise thee: thou art my God, I will exalt thee.
29 O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
Psalm 118:22,23 (KJV)
22 The stone which the builders refused is become the head stone of the corner.
23 This is the Lord’s doing; it is marvellous in our eyes.
Psalm 118:4-6 (KJV)
4 Let them now that fear the Lord say, that his mercy endureth for ever.
5 I called upon the Lord in distress: the Lord answered me, and set me in a large place.
6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me?
Let it be my witness that God is almighty and willing to save us as sinners. He is all merciful and kind. “I called upon the Lord in distress” and “the Lord answered me.”
Proverbs 21:13 (KJV)
13 Whoso stoppeth his ears at the cry of the poor, he also shall cry himself, but shall not be heard.
Proverbs 21:11,12 (KJV)
11 When the scorner is punished, the simple is made wise: and when the wise is instructed, he receiveth knowledge.
12 The righteous man wisely considereth the house of the wicked: but God overthroweth the wicked for their wickedness.
Every person that neglects their opportunity to repent is wicked. They will be judged and be found guilty.
Proverbs 20:27,28 (KJV)
27 The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.
28 Mercy and truth preserve the king: and his throne is upholden by mercy.
I pray that you do receive Jesus into your heart today. Come to Him in prayer and allow the Lord to cleanse you of all your sins.
Proverbs 20:6,7 (KJV)
6 Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?
7 The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him.
Proverbs 20:1 (KJV)
1 Wine is a mocker, strong drink is raging: and whosoever is deceived thereby is not wise.
I pray that everyone in the faith that has a drinking problem will eventually come to their senses and give it over to God in prayer.
Proverbs 19:28,29 (KJV)
28 An ungodly witness scorneth judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devoureth iniquity.
29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools.
Though a person of faith may desire to come to learn from God, Satan uses many different things to deter them.
Proverbs 19:26,27 (KJV)
26 He that wasteth his father, and chaseth away his mother, is a son that causeth shame, and bringeth reproach.
27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction that causeth to err from the words of knowledge.
Proverbs 19:20,21 (KJV)
20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end.
21 There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the Lord, that shall stand.
Proverbs 19:13,14 (KJV)
13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping.
14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:8,9 (KJV)
8 He that getteth wisdom loveth his own soul: he that keepeth understanding shall find good.
9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish.
Those that look to Christ are safely guided by God. Because we are quick to remember Him and what He teaches us through scripture and prayer, we draw nearer to Him daily.
Proverbs 18:22 (KJV)
22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the Lord.
Men and women are so blessed to find a spouse that loves the Lord and get married. These types of people don’t come every day and we are so grateful.
I know that God answers our prayers. Not only did He do this for me today but countless other times over the years.
I hope you have learned from Cain’s mistake, in order to know how to respond to doing God’s will, even when other people may be producing more fruit.