He
layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous (Prov 2:7)
Wisdom On Display: Wisdom Is Faithful In It’s
Responsibilitiess: Proverbs 10:26
26) As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so [is] the sluggard to them that send him.
EXPOSITION:
In
this single proverb, we can see that the fool is unreliable…
26) As vinegar to the teeth, and as smoke to the eyes, so [is] the sluggard to them that send him.
1. Vinegar has a sharp
displeasing taste; it does not heal wounds by causes increased pain and
irritation to them; it gradually eats away at teeth eventually destroying them.
2. In many ways, smoke shares these
characteristics. It is displeasing to
the eyes; it irritates the eyes; and the soot and debris it carries can cause
permanent damage to the eyes.
This proverb points to
the unreliability of the fool. Because
the fool is not faithful in the responsibilities he has been given he becomes
displeasing, irritating, and harmful to those who place their trust in
him. In some cases, their disloyalty can
cause permanent loss.
However, those who are faithful
in fulfilling their responsibilities are of unspeakable value to those who trust
in him….
“As the cold of snow in the
time of harvest, [so is] a faithful messenger to them that send him: for he
refresheth the soul of his masters.” (Proverbs 25:13)
“For I am now ready to be
offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good
fight, I have finished [my] course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid
up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall
give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his
appearing.” (2 Timothy 4:6-8)
SUMMARY:
By God’s grace, let us
accept our responsibilities gladly, rely upon His grace to fulfill those duties
and follow the instructions of our Lord given through Paul who tells us to be “Not slothful in business;
fervent in spirit; serving the Lord;” (Romans 12:11)
May
we all choose to speak words of wisdom, knowing that they will result in
blessings to both the speaker and the hearers.
By
God’s grace, let us all study these proverbs diligently, giving them the value
that they deserve.
May the
Lord bless us as we receive this sound wisdom and then “Think On These Things”.
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