He’s a man with evil eyes, and I think they reflect what truly is in his heart.”
–Jim Taylor (Ride into the Storm)
“And that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men: for all men have not faith.”
–2 Thessalonians 3:2 (KJV)
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Look closely at what the words of this Proverb says. Then think of some of our so-called leaders…hmmmm.
“The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.” –Proverbs 10:11 (NKJV)
“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.” –Proverbs 10:11 (NIV)
Water is an element often used metaphorically or as an analogy in Scripture. It speaks of everlasting rest and peace. Ezekiel tells of a river coming forth from the Temple that becomes so wide and deep that no one can cross it (47:1-12). Imagine for a moment that flowing stream from the heavenly throne. We also see another side of water in the holy writ; it speaks of judgment. Noah found grace while the earth and its inhabitants were destroyed as the water covered the earth. Moses also saw water as judgment when the Red Sea destroyed Pharaoh’s army. (Beasley)
Jesus tells us, “On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out saying, ‘If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.'” (John 7:37-38, NKJV) We are the Temple of the Holy Spirit and He is the living water that is within us–filling us, cleansing us, purifying us. Then as this is happening the fullness and goodness of God should be flowing out of us. It brings hope and grace, but within the water there is also a hidden warning that the world will be cleansed one day.
The second part of this verse reveals opposite characteristics that are seen in the speech of man. When the righteous speak “it is as if the cover was removed from a pure, clean well of water. He has no evil intentions to conceal: his words are an index to his heart.” (J.L. Flores) They are healing, refreshing, and uplifting to the hearts of men. Truth is cleansing if only man will receive and let it flow into him. However, the wicked person has other intentions–violence and evil. Listen closely to some of our bureaucrats. (One example is that a leader in the House said that a certain person should be “put on ice.” That is evil, that depicts violence of the worst kind–murder). The plans of the wicked are not devised for the good of his fellow-man. J.L. Flores writes this, “His words are like a poisonous stream carrying moral death wherever they flow.”
Think of the world today–the evil that abounds, the terror that brings fear to the soul of man, the wickedness that destroys not only the body and mind, but also the soul and spirit of man. The glee that comes from the “father of lies” when he sees what is happening. Think of what will happen when those with the “fountain of life” are removed from this world. When the Body of Christ is gone, think of the evil and terror that will happen. Wickedness will abound; it will run amuck which means to behave uncontrollably. No controls, lawlessness, anarchy. Let me say this then in closing–today is the day of salvation! Do not let it escape you.
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Look closely at what the words of this Proverb says. Then think of some of our so-called leaders…hmmmm.
“The mouth of the righteous is a well of life, but violence covers the mouth of the wicked.” –Proverbs 10:11 (NKJV)
“The mouth of the righteous is a fountain of life, but violence overwhelms the mouth of the wicked.” –Proverbs 10:11 (NIV)
Water is an element often used metaphorically or as an analogy in Scripture. It speaks of everlasting rest and peace. Ezekiel tells of a river coming forth from the Temple that becomes so wide and deep that no one can cross it (47:1-12). Imagine for a moment that flowing stream from the heavenly throne. We also see another side of water in the holy writ; it speaks of judgment. Noah found grace while the earth and its inhabitants were destroyed as the water covered the earth. Moses also saw water as judgment when the Red Sea destroyed Pharaoh’s army. (Beasley)
Jesus tells us, “On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out saying, ‘If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.'” (John 7:37-38, NKJV) We are the Temple of the Holy Spirit and He is the living water that is within us–filling us, cleansing us, purifying us. Then as this is happening the fullness and goodness of God should be flowing out of us. It brings hope and grace, but within the water there is also a hidden warning that the world will be cleansed one day.
The second part of this verse reveals opposite characteristics that are seen in the speech of man. When the righteous speak “it is as if the cover was removed from a pure, clean well of water. He has no evil intentions to conceal: his words are an index to his heart.” (J.L. Flores) They are healing, refreshing, and uplifting to the hearts of men. Truth is cleansing if only man will receive and let it flow into him. However, the wicked person has other intentions–violence and evil. Listen closely to some of our bureaucrats. (One example is that a leader in the House said that a certain person should be “put on ice.” That is evil, that depicts violence of the worst kind–murder). The plans of the wicked are not devised for the good of his fellow-man. J.L. Flores writes this, “His words are like a poisonous stream carrying moral death wherever they flow.”
Think of the world today–the evil that abounds, the terror that brings fear to the soul of man, the wickedness that destroys not only the body and mind, but also the soul and spirit of man. The glee that comes from the “father of lies” when he sees what is happening. Think of what will happen when those with the “fountain of life” are removed from this world. When the Body of Christ is gone, think of the evil and terror that will happen. Wickedness will abound; it will run amuck which means to behave uncontrollably. No controls, lawlessness, anarchy. Let me say this then in closing–today is the day of salvation! Do not let it escape you.