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Isaac Guess | Ripley, Mississippi
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 by Isaac Guess “The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.” Proverbs 11:25 The liberal soul literally means the “one who blesses.” So, to continue the imagery expressed, the one who is so busy serving the plate of others that they themselves forget to eat ends up better nourished than if she had been first in line to eat. Doesn’t your experience prove this? It has been often said that God is more concerned about our holiness than our happiness. While there is truth in this statement, it misses an key component of truth. In reality, we are most happy when we are most holy. Or, to put it in different terms, we are most happy when we most resemble Christ. And it works both ways. We are most miserable when we doggedly pursue self-gratification. Just as Christ came to minister, to serve, to seek the good of others in sacrifice of his own comfort, we are commanded to model Him. But instead of this being a miserable, fruitless task, it actually leads to our greatest joy. The giver of the gift, when giving from a pure heart of love, rejoices more than the recipient. Why is this true? Hebrews says it is because “God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labor of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints…” God does not forget! In taking notice of our service, He rewards us with His presence and favor. And the presence of God provides a happiness that simply cannot be found in seeking our own. Are you a liberal soul? |
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by Isaac Guess “There is that scattereth, and yet increaseth; and there is that witholdeth more than is meet, but it tendeth to poverty.” Proverbs 11:24 God’s wisdom is a paradox to our natural minds. This is why so many...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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by Isaac Guess “The desire of the righteous is only good: but the expectation of the wicked is wrath.” Proverbs 11:23 Can this statement be said of you? “My desires are only good.” Most likely, in all candidness, no one...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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by Isaac Guess “As a jewel of gold in a swine’s snout, so is a fair woman which is without discretion.” Proverbs 11:22 During my recent trip to India, I saw many things that were a shock to my Western eyes. One visual that...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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by Isaac Guess “Though hand join in hand, the wicked shall not be unpunished: but the seed of the righteous shall be delivered.” Proverbs 11:21 This passage is both a warning and a comfort for the righteous. Are you often frustrated...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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by Louis Sacran "They that are of a froward heart are abomination to the LORD: but such as are upright in their way are his delight." Proverbs 11:20 This verse again reminds us that God knows our hearts. We are given a comparison/contrast here...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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by Louis Sacran "As righteousness tendeth to life: so he that pursueth evil pursueth it to his own death." Prov. 11:19 Isn’t God merciful to continually warn us of the consequences of evil? It would be merciful enough for God to warn us...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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by Louis Sacran "The wicked worketh a deceitful work: but to him that soweth righteousness shall be a sure reward." Proverbs 11:18 The deceitfulness that is described in this verse applies to the one who is working. We could say that the wicked...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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by Louis Sacran "The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh." Proverbs 11:17 How concerned are you about your health? This can easily be measured by what you eat and drink, how much you exercise, and...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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by Isaac Guess “A gracious woman retaineth honor: and strong men retain riches.” Proverbs 11:16 How bright the light of God’s wisdom shines into a world of confused and darkened thinking! Heed the Word of God in this passage,...[ abbreviated | read entire ] |
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