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Day 8
Day 8 | Read Scripture
ACTIVITY
Your Call To Act (C.T.A.) today is:
- Read Proverbs 1 (read from a Bible, this page, or continue playing the video)
- Continue to make a P.A.C.T. in prayer.
Comment below when you have completed this activity.
PROVERBS 1
1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
2 for gaining wisdom and instruction;
for understanding words of insight;
3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,
doing what is right and just and fair;
4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,
knowledge and discretion to the young—
5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,
and let the discerning get guidance—
6 for understanding proverbs and parables,
the sayings and riddles of the wise.
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Prologue: Exhortations to Embrace Wisdom
Warning Against the Invitation of Sinful Men
8 Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction
and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.
9 They are a garland to grace your head
and a chain to adorn your neck.
10 My son, if sinful men entice you,
do not give in to them.
11 If they say, “Come along with us;
let’s lie in wait for innocent blood,
let’s ambush some harmless soul;
12 let’s swallow them alive, like the grave,
and whole, like those who go down to the pit;
13 we will get all sorts of valuable things
and fill our houses with plunder;
14 cast lots with us;
we will all share the loot”—
15 my son, do not go along with them,
do not set foot on their paths;
16 for their feet rush into evil,
they are swift to shed blood.
17 How useless to spread a net
where every bird can see it!
18 These men lie in wait for their own blood;
they ambush only themselves!
19 Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain;
it takes away the life of those who get it.
Wisdom’s Rebuke
20 Out in the open wisdom calls aloud,
she raises her voice in the public square;
21 on top of the wall she cries out,
at the city gate she makes her speech:
22 “How long will you who are simple love your simple ways?
How long will mockers delight in mockery
and fools hate knowledge?
23 Repent at my rebuke!
Then I will pour out my thoughts to you,
I will make known to you my teachings.
24 But since you refuse to listen when I call
and no one pays attention when I stretch out my hand,
25 since you disregard all my advice
and do not accept my rebuke,
26 I in turn will laugh when disaster strikes you;
I will mock when calamity overtakes you—
27 when calamity overtakes you like a storm,
when disaster sweeps over you like a whirlwind,
when distress and trouble overwhelm you.
28 “Then they will call to me but I will not answer;
they will look for me but will not find me,
29 since they hated knowledge
and did not choose to fear the Lord.
30 Since they would not accept my advice
and spurned my rebuke,
31 they will eat the fruit of their ways
and be filled with the fruit of their schemes.
32 For the waywardness of the simple will kill them,
and the complacency of fools will destroy them;
33 but whoever listens to me will live in safety
and be at ease, without fear of harm.”
TRANSCRIPT
Goal: Reading Proverbs
Fellas, we are now into week two and day eight.
So hopefully, you have a paperback copy of the Bible, or you're excited to read from this page or to hear me read to you. Either way, we are going to get into the Bible. And the book we are going to read is Proverbs.
If you have a paperback copy of a Bible, Proverbs is right in the middle. If you flopped it open on the table and found the middle Proverbs is right there. The book directly before it is called Psalms. The book immediately following it is called Ecclesiastes. Proverbs has with in it 31 short chapters that are about 500 words each that should take you no more than about 3-5 minutes each day to read. What I think is interesting about each of these chapters is that they are full of wisdom statements that are catchy and readily applicable to everyday life. So I know that if you stay with this, you will find something that sparks your interest each day.
Today I want you to jump right in and read Proverbs 1. Don’t worry if you don’t understand something. Or if something is distracting, just read through it, and over the next few days, I am going to show you some simple steps to find some great wisdom in this book of wisdom.
So your activities are to read chapter 1 of the Book of Proverbs and then when you're done, pray for 5-minutes — using the PACT method. Remember, this should in all only take you about 5-minutes to read and 5-minutes to pray.
Also, you will notice four “tabs” or “plus buttons” on this page. These four are the activity tab that is open now. The scripture tab, which clarifies the proverb we are reading for the day, in this case, says Proverbs 1. The transcript tab in case you cannot listen to the audio, and you need to read it. And the Devo tab that contains daily a verse that stood out to me and my thoughts on that verse. Some of you will actively use all these tabs, and this is fine. But remember, I only need you to do the activity for the day. The rest is here to make doing the exercises easier.
Once you have completed this activity, write the word “completed” in the comments below.
DEVO
If you turn at my reproof, behold, I will pour out my spirit to you; I will make my words known to you.—Proverbs 1:23
The older I get, the more willing I am to make changes in my thoughts, attitudes, or behaviors with haste. Maybe it's because I realize I have less life in front of me than I do behind me. But perhaps, it's also because I have learned to hear and heed the will of God in all situations. I have discovered along the road of life that God is always speaking to me. It may come in the form of a nudge, a whisper, or even a reproof. And the appropriate response on my part is to turn. Turn immediately. Turn not to stop the reproof, but for the benefit of receiving the Spirit and hearing the further instruction, God is speaking to me. And who doesn't want to listen to the word of the Lord? The answer is simple; the one who refuses to turn.
DO THIS: When you experience reproof today, turn.
PRAY THIS: God, help me in your effort to change my thoughts, attitudes, and behaviors. May I be more receptive to your teaching and your will for me.
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The guidance in Called to Act to understand the intent was useful and similar to Doug my study bible helped here. Specifically, to differentiate between the wise, the fool and the simple.
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A couple footnotes in my Bible were helpful. The Hebrew word rendered for simple in Proverbs denotes a person who is gullible, without moral direction and inclined to evil. The Hebrew words rendered fool in Proverbs, and often elsewhere in the Old Testament, denotes a person who is morally deficient.
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Keep it up Jon
Fools despise wisdom and instruction. Lord, help me to love your instruction and wisdom in this world that seems to despise it.
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Shadden, keep it going brother!
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Proverbs is a book of the Bible that can’t be read too often. When I’m leading a young men/boys youth group, I always incorporate reading the Book of Proverbs into anything else we are doing. It is such a great reminder to men to always seek wisdom and avoid those who will lead us away from the narrow path.
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A key word in Proverbs 1 is listen. Who we listen to and then follow makes all the difference in a person’s life. Do you listen to the wise or the foolish? Who are the wise people you listen to – Father, Son, Holy Spirit, godly parents and friends? Or do you listen to the foolish people in your life that lead you to the path of destruction. How’s that working out for you?
A good introduction for the whole book
Proverbs one, read
read proverbs 1
Hi Dave, Missed you this morning. Hope you feel better soon from the covid shot.
Feeling the love. 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼
(1/30/21) Proverbs 1:33 GOD’S WORD Translation
“…whoever listens to Me will live without worry and will be free from the dread of disaster.”
If I abide in Christ and stay close to Him, I can live without worry.
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As our church challenged the congregation to read proverbs this month in a sermon series, some of us are almost done. So instead, my group will read the gospel of John.
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It was good to listen and read along at the same time
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I have completed today’s challenge and my verse it I enjoy is a number seven
I love Proverbs, always something new to learn. I’ve used this for devotions more than a few time for a year.
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Good job Rob!
This is a great reminder to not be lead astray by your acquaintances. Also, do not lead your brothers into sin. It is very tough to do!
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Lord, I pray your wisdom be heard, and may it be that I hear and obey when she speaks. While I read this I see that verse 32 is a dire warning for Christians who are not discipled. We desire safety in our time, but recognize that we look for it in the wrong place.
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I am encouraged and reminded through reading Proverbs 1 to make good wholesome choices.
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The verses that stuck out to me the most in Proverbs 1:7,10,22 The Bible tells me there is a way that seems right to a man, but at the end it leads to death it so easy to do what may seem to be right in one own eyes or either following behind someone who is hurting others and going down the wrong path for no good reason at all. It’s like a fool who refused to accept good advice and instructions.
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Trust in the lord and run far away from those you want to do foolish acts
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Completed!! A great way to start my day! Thank you Vince!
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I read and heard Prov. 1 today with Vince.
I also read the devo and prayed that prayer at the end.
Thank you for this challenge. I am asking other men to
join in this Called To Act Challenge.
I am ALL-IN.
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“A Proverb a day keeps the world at bay”, I never heard this before, but it sounded good. I am certainly praying for wisdom!
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Thanks Vince. I enjoyed your thoughts on Making changes immediately when you hear God.
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Done!!! I’ve always enjoyed reading the Proverbs. Such valuable advise.
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In these times…its more important than ever to TURN toward God and to not get caught up in all the back and forth of the politics and uncertainty that is so much apart of this new world.
I would add to the above that first you be still and listen. I have heard the spirit speak. But as the above advises, we must turn to get the blessing.
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The prayer here was great. 3 days behind :(. Catching up today. Haven’t been going to gym so been sleeping in:(. Should be getting up and spending more time with God.
I am using the Holy Spirit to drive out the squirrels because there is not a better spiritual guard dog than Him. Prayer helps me focus His power to this end and relying on Him to change things is also a helpful mindset as well.
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This is a great challenge to help refresh my search for deeper meaning of God’s word. The PACT process is a simple but effective tool for learning and spiritual growth. I’m excited to get deeper into the scriptures of Proverbs and see where His Holy Spirit will lead me.
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“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.”
Proverbs 1:7a
Lord bless us as we continue on our journey to learn Godly knowledge and wisdom
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Tendency is to lean on my own understanding. Seeking Wisdom has become part of y Discipline.
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Barely the first chapter and we already get wisdom for today. No more mocking, even in jest, for me.
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Wisdom is knowledge guided by understanding. Thanks Vince for pointing us to this wonderful chapter on wisdom
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Why is it that listening to your father’s instruction can take oh these many years?!
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Completed. Most proverbs repeat the same concept twice, but in different words.
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Purpose is to teach wisdom and discipline. Love reading this in Proverbs because it again reassures setting aside the PACT time for a specific purpose.
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Way off…I wasn’t even in the right testament…oh, well, words to live by 😉
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Proverbs. Yes! I had a feeling it might be Proverbs.
Still trying to understand scripture better. But it’s improving
The “fear” of the LORD (meaning: our loving adoration, revereance, praise, and obedience) is the beginning of all knowelege and wisdom.
That is why I have to so often humble myself before the LORD and pray.
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I’m thankful that Wisdom is there for the taking when we ask for it.
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God spoke to me today, and said “Whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.” I have listened. He will deliver on His promise, I have no doubt.
The day I think I can manage the next 10 minutes in my own wisdom is the day I am doomed to the consequences of unwise decisions. I don’t want to be smart, I want to be wise in the Lord.
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I failed my assignment yesterday, but I still wanted to post here, just so I stay accountable. I completed the reading, but missed my window of alone time, so I had planned on praying later when I could be alone and then I just got busy and forgot. Routine is important, I learned that having this on my schedule and sticking to it is the best way to continue to make it happen.
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Praying out loud for 5 minutes is still a challenge. I made it 2 minutes today.
1:7 has been of utmost importance to me for many years. As an infant christian I did not truly understand what it meant to “fear the Lord.” I felt as though god and I were pals. Often I would start my prayers casually, saying things like”hey God, it’s Gregg again, How you doing buddy” A friend and mentor began to talk about having a high view of God and what that entails. He would reference these verses in Proverbs and many others, while extolling the Holy qualities of God and how we should view him. I began to see that God was not my buddy or friend, He was a father, one who deserved a place of honor and respect far beyond what I had ever given him. I believe he deserves our love, affection, respect and devotion. Only through this can we come to truly rest in his grace. All wisdom begins with a holy fear of our father. The knowledge of this and its application will cause the Lord to pour his wisdom into our lives and we will begin to see mankind as he does, thus our desire to grow our brothers in Christ will only become stronger and more urgent.
I can totally relate, Gregg. A while ago I was asked to pray before a small activity with some guys and I knew that many of the guys didn’t have a relationship with God so in my head I thought ‘I should seem casual in my prayer and show them how approachable God is’. I began the prayer with something like “God, we thank you for this time and man, we just pray for safety…” as soon as the word ‘man’ came out of my mouth I realized how a casual method was not going to demonstrate a view of God I wanted to model (much less the theological issues of God being man… ♂️). Lesson learned!
Also, probably the #1 thing I have enjoyed in all my times with you, Gregg, is when I get to hear you pray. Your tone completely changes when you pray to a tone I never hear any other time and I often even lose place with what you are saying and just pause and appreciate the love and reverence I hear in your voice. It’s a blessing to God I’m sure but also to me.
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Thanks be to God for the 33rd verse, I have been pardoned from many of the previous verses. Jesus made me whole, all to Him I owe!
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Wow, I felt the slight uncomfortable feeling inside of me as I started to read listen to Proverbs 1. I got impatient as to how long this was going to take. The devil was at work and I prayed for patience and peace as I got through the message.
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To be honest, I’m hit and miss with completing this daily challenge due to constant work schedule changes but I so enjoy and appreciate all your efforts Vince! This is great stuff towards making God a priority.
Completed! New pup has changed up my schedule but I hope its ok Ive listened to Scripture and prayed in the car. Commute is long and low stress, so I can really focus on God and our time together.
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Completed: What an awesome verse. I have heard of people saying Bible verses jump off the pages, but never experienced it before. With everything going on in the world how appropriate. I have been praying a lot for men. Not just I my home church, but all around.
Proverbs 1:32-33
“For the waywardness of the simple will kill them,
and the complacency of fools will destroy them;
33 but whoever listens to me will live in safety
and be at ease, without fear of harm.”
What an awesome verse. I have heard of people saying Bible verses jump off the pages, but never experienced it before. With everything going on in the world how appropriate. I have been praying a lot for men. Not just I my home church, but all around.
Proverbs 1:32-33
“For the waywardness of the simple will kill them,
and the complacency of fools will destroy them;
33 but whoever listens to me will live in safety
and be at ease, without fear of harm.”
Having read Proverbs 1 it was a bit to take in. What parts am I doing and what am I not doing as it pertains to wisdom? Am I the simple guy he rights of in scripture? By simple are they saying non-believers? Wisdom, to me, comes from living life, from failing, from asking (and waiting) for God’s answer. Maybe I don’t wait long enough for the answer or maybe I am not turning toward Him in the way I need to turn to hear it (is it a right turn or a left turn or an about-face?)
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I read Proverbs 1, and pray that I would fear the Lord in all I do!
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I felt a bit distracted today and this is probably the first day where I wasn’t “feeling” it, but good to work through it. I’m appreciating establishing this rhythm in my life. Proverbs is good scripture to walk through too.
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33 but whoever listens to me will live in safety
and be at ease, without fear of harm
God is so faithful to lay out all of the options and then provide an opportunity to choose. We serve a faithful God!
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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.
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Today I was reminded about the important of rejecting foolishness, and replacing it with wisdom. I’m going to be looking for opportunities today to do so. Thanks, men!
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So far so good! Thank you for the structure I needed to start my day. I’m finding as each morning comes it is helping me get out of bed when I want (no more snooze button) to make sure I make my appointment with God. I’ve prioritized so many other appointments in my life and know that this one should have been there for a long time but definitely let it eek by. I have been feeling far more focused than I have in a long time throughout the day and know there is a correlation with this practice. Thank you for stepping up and leading.
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I love Proverbs – “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction”
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