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George MacDonald · Citado em PreceptAustin
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MacDonald - A wise man’s tongue pours forth helpful information. He knows what, when, where, and how to speak. Matthew
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MacDonald quips "A stupid man enjoys his stupidity. He has never known anything better." Kitchen adds that "The words ‘lacks sense’ are, more literally, ‘lacks heart.’ The phrase has been met before (Pr 6:32; 10:13; 12:11) and is another way of identifying a fool. He is so completely devoid of understanding, it is like someone has cut his heart (the seat of thinking, feeling and choosing) out. He seems to have lost all ability to think correctly, choose the right path and process his jumbled emotions. Little wonder, then, that such a one finds ‘joy’ (cf. Pr 15:13, 23, 30) in folly. His thinking is skewed, which leads to poor choices and, in turn, ends up in a confused sense of pleasure." Lawson comments on "folly is joy" - It is a sign of prodigious folly for a man to take pleasure in sin, which gives mortal wounds to the soul, provokes the displeasure of the Almighty, and could not be expiated, but in the groans and blood of a Redeemer; and yet all wicked men take pleasure in it. It is with the utmost propriety that the wise man gives the name of fool to the sinner, and allows the character of wisdom to none but the godly. We have in this verse a mark whereby we may know with certainty whether we are wise men or fools; and this mark is explained at great length by Paul, and illustrated by his own example*. Charles Bridges challenges us - Let this Book of instruction probe our profession. What think we of folly? Not only does the ungodly practice it. But it is joy to him. He sins without temptation or motive. He cannot sleep without it. (Pr . 4:16, 17) It is “the sweet morsel under his tongue.” (Pr 15:14, 9:17, Job 20:12.) He “obeys it in the lusts thereof.” (Ro 6:12) He “works it with greediness.” (Eph. 4:19) He hates the gospel, because it proposes to “save him from it.” (Matt. 1:21, Acts 3:26; with John 3:19) But hear the humbling confessions of a child of God—“I am carnal, sold under sin. O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me?” Verily would he sink under his hated burden, but for the confidence “I thank God—There is no condemnation.” (Ro 7:14, 24, 25; 8:1) What greater proof can there be of being destitute of wisdom, than this appetite of sin? That which hath turned this fair and blooming world into a sepulcher—nay—that which hath kindled “everlasting burnings”—is his joy. And thus he goes on, intent upon the trifles of the day; and trifling with eternal concerns; preferring shadowy vanities to everlasting glory. Will he not open his eyes to the discovery; that “they that observe lying vanities, forsake their own mercy?” (Jonah 2:8) The Lord save him—ere it be toe late—from reaping the bitter fruits of his foolish choice! Matthew
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MacDonald - It is safer to get a broad range of information and advice. Men who have had experience can warn against dangers to be avoided, can suggest the best methods, etc. Matthew
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MacDonald - Compare Isaiah 50:4, “a word in season to him who is weary.” Jesus knows how to speak that word. John
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MacDonald - Believers have instant audience with the Sovereign of the universe in the throne room of heaven by prayer. “Now we know that God does not hear sinners; but if anyone is a worshiper of God and does His will, He hears him” (John 9:31). Hears - Same Hebrew word in Pr 15:31-32, translated listens. NET Bible adds that "The verb “hear” (שָׁמַע, shama’) has more of the sense of “respond to” in this context. If one “listens to the voice of the LORD,” for example, it means that he obeys the LORD. If one wishes God to “hear his prayer,” it means he wishes God to answer it. God’s response to prayer is determined by the righteousness of the one who prays. A prayer of repentance by the wicked is an exception, for by it they would become the righteous." David writes "The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, To all who call upon Him in truth. He will fulfill the desire of those who fear Him; He will also hear their cry and will save them." (Ps 145:18-19) As
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MacDonald - A person’s beaming countenance is contagious. It gladdens the heart of everyone he meets. THE POSITIVE IMPACT OF GOOD NEWS ON OUR PSYCHE Waltke on Good news - Good (tôbâ, Pr 15:23) news (šemûâ) denotes a verbal report of a recent event that advances life. Good (02896)(tob) is an adjective meaning good, well-pleasing, fruitful, morally correct, proper, convenient. The use of good in Pr 15:30 is translated in the Lxx with agathos (profitable, beneficial). News (08052)(shemuah is a passive participle from shama = to hear) is feminine noun referring to a report; news; a rumor. Literally, it means what is heard. First use in 1Sa 2:24 is of the report of Eli's disobedient sons and then the news that the Ark of God had been taken (1Sa 4:19). Shemuah describes the report that Mephibosheth (crippled in his feet) received of the death of Saul and Jonathan. (2Sa 4:4). The report to David that Absalom had killed Ammon (2Sa 13:30). The Queen of Sheba said Solomon's wisdom and prosperity exceeded "the report" she had received (1Ki 10:7, 2Chr 9:6). In Ps 112 shemuah is used in the phrase "evil tidings." Solomon writes "Like cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a distant land." (Pr 25:25) Isaiah asks "Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?" (Isa 53:1) Shemuah can also refer to a rumor, gossip, hearsay, information which is able to be known, but not verified as true (2Ki 19:7, Isa 37:7, Ezek 7:26, Da 11:44 - this last one referring to rumors the Antichrist will receive in the future.). Here in Pr 15:30 shemuah is translated in the Lxx with pheme which means a report, news, saying, information (used in Mt 9:26, Lk 4:14) Waltke adds that "Outside of Pr 15:30; Pr 25:25 and Ps 112:7 shemuah is used in the historical and prophetic books mostly of “bad news” about battle reports, but notable exceptions are the message the Queen of Sheba heard about Solomon (1Ki 10:7) and the remnant’s report of Suffering Servant (Isa. 53:1). In this context it functions as a metaphor for the teaching that follows in Pr 16:1–15." Shemuah NAS Usage: heard(1), message(3), news(6), report(10), rumor(4), rumors(1), tidings(1), what it means(1). Shemuah - 24v - 1Sa 2:24; 4:19; 2Sa 4:4; 13:30; 1Ki 2:28; 10:7; 2Ki 19:7; 2Chr 9:6; Ps 112:7; Pr 15:30; 25:25; Isa 28:9, 19; 37:7; 53:1; Jer 10:22; 49:14, 23; 51:46; Ezek 7:26; 16:56; 21:7; Da 11:44; Oba 1:1 Puts fat on the bones ("invigorates the bones" = NAB) - Speaks not of the literal bones but figuratively of the entire body which is invigorated when one receives good news. We all have experienced this great emotion. Here bones is a metonymy of subject, the bones representing the whole body. Puts fat on (01878)(dasen) is a verb meaning to be fat, to grow fat, to fatten. Figuratively dasen means to satisfy and in once means to anoint. TWOT notes that "Since fat animals were considered the healthiest and the fat was regarded as the best part of sacrificial animals (cf. Psa 20:3 [H 4]), the metaphorical usage of "prosperous" or "rich" is easily understood. The righteous man is described as a fruitful tree, "full of sap" in his old age (Ps 92:14). In Proverbs, the generous man, the diligent man, and the one who trusts in the Lord are all called "fat" or "prosperous" (Pr 11:25; Pr 13:4; Pr 28:25). Good news "gives health to the bones" (Pr 15:30). Ps 23:5 refers to the head "anointed (made fat) with oil" as a description of the blessing of God." Swanson summarizes dasen - 1. (piel) anoint, smear, rub on, i.e., smear an object with a liquid or semi-liquid, as a ceremony of preparation for a feast (Ps 23:5), note: other explanations are given as to what this event refers to; 2. (qal) thrive, formally, grow fat, i.e., be in a healthy state as an extension of eating well and putting on a weight to give a sleek appearance (Dt 31:20); (piel) give health (Pr 15:30); 3. (hotpaal) be covered, be thick, i.e., be in a state where an object is so plenteous, it covers another object (Isa 34:6); 4. (piel) remove fat-soaked ashes, i.e., pick up, bear, and carry an object from one area to another (Ex 27:3; Nu 4:13); 5. (pual) be soaked with fat, i.e., have a condition in which a dry object is filled with a liquid or semi-liquid substance to the point where it can absorb little more (Isa 34:7); 6. (pual) prosper, have an abundance, formally, be soaked with fat, i.e., have more than enough, as an extension of having a great amount of fat assumedly from the slaughter of many animals (Pr 11:25; 28:25); 7. (piel) accept, formally, consider fat, i.e., receive a gift as appropriate, implying a strengthening of a relationship (Ps 20:3); 8. (pual) fully satisfied, formally, be soaked with fat, i.e., have a feeling or attitude of contentment, in having enough of some kinds of material things, as a figurative extension, possibly of having an abundance of fat to consume and so be satiated (Pr 13:4) The Lxx translates dasen in Pr 15:30 with the verb piaino which means to make fat, to enrich, to enlarge, to increase. Allen Ross adds that " The idea of “health to the bones” comes from a Hebrew expression that is literally “makes the bones fat,” a symbol of health and prosperity (see also Pr 17:22; 25:25; Ge 45:27–28; Isa 52:7–8). Dasen NAS Usage: anointed(1), become greasy(1), become prosperous(1), find your acceptable(1), made fat(1), prosper(1), prosperous(1), puts fat(1), removing its ashes(1), sated(1), take away(1), take away the ashes(1). Dasen - 11v - Ex 27:3; Nu 4:13; Dt 31:20; Ps 20:3; 23:5; Pr 11:25; 13:4; 15:30; 28:25; Isa 34:6-7 NET Bible Note - The idea of “making fat” signifies by comparison (Hypocatastasis) with fat things that the body will be healthy and prosperous (e.g., Pr 17:22; 25:25; Ge 45:27–28; and Isa 52:7–8). Good news makes the person feel good in body and soul." (Ed: Amen! Are you one who tends to paint the picture of the glass half empty or half full? The latter is much more likely to nourish the hearer's soul. Ask the Lord to enable you by His Spirit to be a bearer of "good news" accentuating the positive aspects of circumstances [but of course not denying the reality of bad news] as much as you can.) POSB - a messenger bringing good news is a welcome sight to the recipient. This positive frame of mind strengthens a person inwardly and outwardly, just as a negative outlook affects a person’s attitude and health adversely. Hence, a good report leads to happiness and health, which makes the bones fat. The Hebrews referred to the bones as a symbol of health, happiness, and prosperity (Pr 3:8; 12:4; 14:30; 16:24; 17:22). Buzzell - As in Pr 15:13a, emotional health contributes to physical well-being (health to the bones). Matthew