Proverbs of the day 23:1 When you sit down to eat with a ruler, observe carefully what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to appetite.
Matthew 23 Unfortunately the Pharisees and rulers of the law were not aware of the king who was in their presence. This whole chapter exposes the evil of religion without relationship. I like how he points out the most important part of the law – justice, mercy, and faithfulness. This verse challenges me to see if there are areas where I need to show more mercy. How do I treat those who God has given me authority over them?
Also, I really like how Jesus points out the importance of examining the inside instead of only focusing on the outside appearance. One of the prayer formats that I love is called the Tabernacle prayer. There is a progression to enter the presence of God. The second station is a bowl with a mirror that reflects who I am. What do you see in the mirror? Things to watch out for are greed and self-indulgence. Proverbs 23 is excellent for illustrating the results of being a drunkard, glutton, and adulteress. It’s not a path I want to go down. The best way is to monitor what’s going on with your thoughts, emotions and actions.
My prayer is that God will cleanse me on the inside and use me for his purpose today.
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