PROVERBS 28

1 The wicked flee when no man pursueth: but the righteous are bold as a lion.
(When our hearts are not right with people, when we are secretly slandering them,
having evil imaginations, we can’t stand in their presence. Jesus expects us to be “free from the blood of all men” and “give them the whole counsel of God. But when we secretly accuse people we are insecure, and withdraw ourselves.)
2 For the transgression of a land many are the princes thereof: but by a man of understanding and knowledge the state thereof shall be prolonged. (That’s who the Lord wants us to be, people of wisdom and understanding)
3 A poor man that oppresseth the poor is like a sweeping rain which leaveth no food.
(that’s what happens when we do not judge or examine ourselves. We don’t handle and taste the word of life, and we have a wrong anointing that starves the sheep around us)
4 They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them. (wow, this is really powerful. We are either life or death to others, all the time, in every situation. We are either allowing people’s darkness, or bringing them into the light). (those who are judging their own conscience.
5 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. (when we refuse to have a relationship with the Holy Spirit, and are not taking our thoughts captive to the obedience of Christ, we live offended. We need to judge all things, and do what’s right in relationships or the spirit of confusion rests upon us. Strife and self will, and the spirits we listen to keep us in the congregation of the dead.)
6 Better is the poor that walketh in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he be rich. (Having a clean conscience again, is everything. It’s the kingdom of God)
7 Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: but he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father. (listening to the right spirit…….. or listening to the wrong father of spirits.) Our choice.
8 He that by usury and unjust gain increaseth his substance, he shall gather it for him that will pity the poor.
9 He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination. (wow how many are in this condition. They don’t ask the Lord what to do about the secrets of their heart, they look down on others, but try and pray.)
10 Whoso causeth the righteous to go astray in an evil way, he shall fall himself into his own pit: but the upright shall have good things in possession. (be careful what kingdom you sow on the earth, what anointing you carry, what you are loosing, it comes back on you.)
11 The rich man is wise in his own conceit; but the poor that hath understanding searcheth him out. (they don’t fear loosing anything so they can be open and honest)
12 When righteous men do rejoice, there is great glory: but when the wicked rise, a man is hidden.
13 He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy. (confessing WITH THE INTENTION of changing, is everything)
14 Happy is the man that feareth alway: but he that hardeneth his heart shall fall into mischief. (how many times a day do we harden our hearts and grieve, deny, resist the spirit in how we are to other people? What we are thinking? What we are saying?) This is why so many people are not happy. The formula for being happy is to stop grieving, denying and resisting the Holy Ghost.
15 As a roaring lion, and a ranging bear; so is a wicked ruler over the poor people.
We all have a territory around us we are ruling by binding evil spirits and loosing good ones, and we will be accountable one day for how we ruled.
16 The prince that wanteth understanding is also a great oppressor: but he that hateth covetousness shall prolong his days. (So when we are too slothful and we accuse and don’t seek real understanding, but live like pitiful victims, we become oppressors who are willing to live oppressed and represent the wrong kingdom)
17 A man that doeth violence to the blood of any person shall flee to the pit; let no man stay him. (when people are looking down on, murdering others with their words, we have a responsibility to show them their own responsibility towards others. That’s why Jesus said, “be careful how you hear”.
18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. (This is pretty plain) Uprightness again has everything to do with being honest with the spirit of the living God about what is going on inside us.
19 He that tilleth his land shall have plenty of bread: but he that followeth after vain persons shall have poverty enough. (till up the issues in your heart, and the Lord will feed you) You will handle and taste the word of life when you go to the right Father.
20 A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent. (how about being faithful to the right Father in our hearts and minds. Love the Lord with all your heart, all your mind, all your strength)
21 To have respect of persons is not good: for for a piece of bread that man will transgress. (a piece of the wrong bread)
22 He that hasteth to be rich hath an evil eye, and considereth not that poverty shall come upon him.
23 He that rebuketh a man afterwards shall find more favour than he that flattereth with the tongue. (there is no love in flattery only usery)
24 Whoso robbeth his father or his mother, and saith, It is no transgression; the same is the companion of a destroyer.
25 He that is of a proud heart stirreth up strife: but he that putteth his trust in the LORD shall be made fat. (how about trusting in what the Lord has done for you? Then you will take the twig out of others eyes. You won’t be offended and proud, you will relate to sinners.)
26 He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool: but whoso walketh wisely, he shall be delivered. (always referring to God’s Holy spirit about what we see and hear, looking to Him rather than having confidence in ourselves.)
27 He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse. (if you love me feed my sheep)
28 When the wicked rise, men hide themselves: but when they perish, the righteous increase. (we must always care about what we are loosing on the earth)