Light Day 15: Proverbs 20:22-27

Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee.
Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD; and a false balance is not good.
Man’s goings are of the LORD; how can a man then understand his own way?
It is a snare to the man who devoureth that which is holy, and after vows to make enquiry.
A wise king scattereth the wicked, and bringeth the wheel over them.
The spirit of man is the candle of the LORD, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

 In Hebrew, the word translated “spirit” literally means “breath.”

This breath within us is God’s light – His lamp, His candle.

Yet what is this breath? What does this mean for us?

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Day 11: Proverbs 4:13-19

Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
Enter not into the path of the wicked, and go not in the way of evil men.
Avoid it, pass not by it, turn from it, and pass away.
For they sleep not, except they have done mischief; and their sleep is taken away, unless they cause some to fall.
For they eat the bread of wickedness, and drink the wine of violence.
But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.

Once again, we see the power of the Word of God reemphasized. (Are you starting to see a theme here?) The picture is one of clinging to instruction, defending her, doing all in your power to keep her closely to yourself. “She is thy life.” Truly the Word of God is life – are you investing your days in doing all you can to guard it within your heart and mind? Praise God for His Holy Spirit within us who guides us into all truth and brings to our remembrance everything Jesus has said!

In the rest of this passage, two paths are contrasted: the path of the wicked and the path of the just. Of the path of the wicked, little description is given, and little is necessary. The solemn warning, however, is reiterated – just in case you were thinking about being curious about the wicked’s lifestyle: Read more