Day 7 – No authentic connection with the Holy Spirit
“The spirit (conscience) of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching and examining all the innermost parts of his being.” Proverbs 20:27
“The spirit (conscience) of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching and examining all the innermost parts of his being.” Proverbs 20:27
“There is one who speaks rashly like the thrusts of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.” Proverbs 12:18
“When pride comes [boiling up with an arrogant attitude of self-importance], then come dishonor and shame, but with the humble [the teachable who have been chiseled by trial and who have learned to walk humbly with God] there is wisdom and soundness of mind.” Proverbs 11:2
“A [shortsighted] fool always loses his temper and displays his anger, but a wise man [uses self-control and] holds it back.” Proverbs 29:11
“Hatred stirs up strife, but love covers and overwhelms all transgressions [forgiving and overlooking another’s faults].” Proverbs 10:12
“In the [reverent] fear of the Lord there is strong confidence, and His children will [always] have a place of refuge. The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that leads to obedience and worship] is a fountain of life, so that one may avoid the snares of death.” Proverbs 14:26-27
“These six things the Lord hates; Indeed, seven are repulsive to Him: A proud look [the attitude that makes one overestimate oneself and discount others], a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that creates wicked plans, feet that run swiftly to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies [even half-truths],…
A heart that is inward twisted and deformed by covetous desires, stands guilty before the righteous Judge of the world. If we are thankful and content with what we have, we will forget about what we do not have.
The Lord gave two commandments concerning this to the Israelites. One protects God’s name and another our neighbor’s.
Note the fact that this command is inclusive of all other commands.