Proverbs Day 27
Proverbs 3:33-35(KJV):
"The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just. 34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. 35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools."
Thought for the day:
Many of the scriptures in Proverbs make comparisons between good and evil. They state what will befall those who are wicked and conversely, list the rewards of the righteous. The verse in Proverbs 3:33 talks about a curse that is on the wicked and a blessing that is on the righteous. Today, we think of "cursing" as someone using foul language, profanity, or perhaps, even blasphemous words against God. Our definition usually is synonymous with "swearing." This is a form of cursing, but it is only a small portion of what curses mean in the Bible.
If we humble ourselves and repent, the Lord will help us overcome the bad things in our lives. Verse 34 tells us that He will give grace to the lowly. Grace is the power to overcome sin and lead a righteous life. Those that scorn the way of the Lord are called fools in the Bible. The Biblical definition of a fool means one who is rebellious. Rebellion always brings us into shame. Verse 35 promises that the wise will inherit glory. The choice is ours: blessing or cursing; glory or shame.
