PROVERBS 10
The proverbs of Solomon.
A wise son makes a glad father,
but a foolish son is a sorrow to his mother.
2 Treasures gained by wickedness do not profit,
but righteousness delivers from death.
3 The Lord does not let the righteous go hungry,
but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.
4 A slack hand causes poverty,
but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
5 He who gathers in summer is a prudent son,
but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.
6 Blessings are on the head of the righteous,
but the mouth of the wicked conceals violence.
– Proverbs 10:1-6
PROVERBS 10 CONTRASTS IN LIFE
A poem by ILMA inspired by these verses
There is going to be evil and good and ups and downs in life
The things that happen to us are consequences of our picks
If we choose to tread the way of wickedness
We will surely reap the path to darkness
If we hunger for the righteous life and for serving the Lord
We will always have a harvest of God’s spirit and overcome the world.
In this world, there are contrasts everywhere. There is good and there is also evil. How our lives are affected by these forces is dependent on the choices and decisions we make. As Solomon described what a foolish or wise son brings to his parents. It is either they make them glad or they can bring trouble. Imagine how it was in paradise before Eve and Adam sinned? It was mostly good and perfect. But after the sin, contrasts came into being. We now have to fight our tendencies for evil instead of acting on it. Since God made us for himself, we ought to live our lives for righteousness instead of evil.
REFLECTION
· What contrasts do you or have experienced that pose challenges in your life?
