About the Author of the Blogsite, Not the Author of the Bible::

About the Author of the Blogsite, Not the Author of the Bible: I was uncertain of how to accomplish this, mindful of Revelation 22:18-19, which says that nobody is to add to, or to take away from what was written in the Bible. After lots of prayerful contemplation, the Lord had it on my heart that I’m not to change the meaning of what is written in the Bible. He has also shown ways to add to people’s understating of that meaning, without altering the meaning, by putting that info within [brackets]. This is primarily accomplished with the KJV Bible and lots of prayers, but at times, BibleGateway.com, Biblehub.com, NIV Bible, Webster Dictionary, and other internet resources, as needed. Debra Seiling

About Understanding the Bible:

Understanding the Bible: After reading Isaiah 28:10 many times over the years and not totally understanding it, it recently became apparent to me that the Lord God has this passage as the means for understanding the Bible. For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little. Isaiah 28:10 KJV. Being prayerful about this passage, and looking up 'precept' in the Webster's Dictionary, it gave this passage a whole new meaning, once 'commandment' is substituted for 'precept'. Within brackets are additional words the Lord had on my heart to aid in understanding the meaning. For commandment must be [built up] upon commandment; commandment upon commandment; line upon line, line upon line; [developing understanding] here a little, and there a little.

The Table Format:

The Table Format: I was overwhelmed with how to explain the process for determining if someone had leprosy in Leviticus 13, which seemed very complicated. After praying, "Lord, if this is difficult for me to understand after reading it many times, how can this be explained to others?" The thought the Lord God had on my heart was for me to put it into a vertical chart to visually see the process. This made it much easier for me to follow the progression. After doing so, I prayed, "Lord, how can this be conveyed to readers, so that they can understand this process?" The thought the Lord God had on my heart was to put it within the lines of a table. Being a stiff-necked, stubborn person, as it's often called in the Bible, I prayed, asking the Lord God if He's sure that's really what He wanted me to do? I reluctantly put Leviticus 13 into a table format. When I read this difficult leprosy process within a table format, it suddenly became easier for me to understand. That's because it builds line upon line, as explained in the Understanding the Bible section. Shortly after that, the Lord God had it on my heart, to put all of The Books of the Bible in Smaller Chunks within a table format, to aid in understanding, line upon line.

9/02/2024

Proverbs 21:1-31 Tips on Pride, Justice & Truth

 

Tips on Pride, Justice & Truth

Proverbs 21:1-31                                  Proverbs [in Smaller Chunks]

The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, [like] the rivers of water: [God] turns it [wherever] He [wishes.] Every way of man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord [contemplates] the hearts. 

[Luke 16:15 And [Jesus] said to them, You are [those who] justify yourselves before men: but God knows Your hearts: for [what] is highly [respected] among men is [an] abomination in the sight ofGod.]

To do justice & judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than [sacrifices.] Sin is [within] an [arrogant] look & a proud heart & the plowing [down] of the wicked. [Proverbs 6:16-17 These things the Lord does hate: [yes,] 7 are an abomination to Him: A proud look, a lying tongue & hands that shed innocent blood.] 

The [plans] of the [industrious] only [leads] to [abundance,] but everyone [who] is hasty only [leads] to want. Getting treasures by a lying tongue is [worthless] vanity tossed [back & forth] by [those who] seek death.

The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them: because they refuse to do [justice.] The [path] of man  is [over confident] & [inexperienced,] but as for the pure, his work is [righteous.]

It is better to [live] in a corner of the housetop, than to [live] in a [big] house with a [quarreling] woman. The soul of the wicked desires evil: & his neighbor finds no favor in his eyes.

When [someone, who thinks he’s better than others] is punished, the simple [minded are] made wise & when the wise [are] instructed, he receives knowledge. The righteous man wisely considers the house of the wicked: but God overthrows the wicked, [because of] their wickedness. 

[Whoever] stops his ears [from hearing] the cry of the poor, shall also cry [out] himself, but shall not be heard. A gift in secret [soothes] anger & a [bribe in the chest pocket] [leads to] strong [fury.]

It is joy to the [righteous] to do [justice:] but destruction shall be [for those, who work sinfully.] The man [who goes astray from] the [path] of understanding, shall remain in the congregation of the dead. 

He [who] loves pleasure, shall be a poor man & he [who] loves wine & oil, shall not be rich. The wicked & the [unfaithful] shall be a ransom for the righteous & the [honest.]

It is better to [live] in the wilderness, than with a [quarreling] & angry woman. In the house of the wise, there is treasure to be desired & oil; but a foolish man spends it up.

He, [who follows] after righteousness & mercy [finds] life, righteousness & honor. A wise man [climbs the walls of] the city of the mighty & [throws] down the confidence of [its] strength there. [Ecclesiastes 7:19 Wisdom strengthens the wise more than 10 mighty men, [who] are in the city.] 

[Whoever controls] his mouth & tongue [saves] his soul from [trouble.] [He,] who [acts in arrogant prideful anger] his name is, Proud & [arrogant person who looks down on others.]

The desire of the [lazy] kills him: for he refuses to [work] with his hands. He greedily [envies] all day long: but the righteous give & [don’t hold back.] [Proverbs 22:9 He [who] has a [generous] eye shall be blessed; for he gives his bread to the poor.]

The sacrifice of the wicked is [an] abomination: how much more when he [brings his sacrifice] with a wicked mind? A false witness shall perish: but the man, [who hears it, repeats it] constantly. 

A wicked man hardens his face: but the upright, [establishes] his [path.] There is no wisdom, understanding, nor counsel [to fight] against the Lord. The horse is prepared [for] the day of battle: but [Salvation] is [from] the Lord. 

[Jeremiah 3:23 Truly in vain is Salvation hoped for from the hills & [many] mountains. Truly is the Salvation of Israel in the Lord our God.]