I. Now that you have devised evil imaginations you need swift feet to put your plans into action. The evil person wants their plans to be fulfilled as quickly as possible. How do those with swift feet act?
Proverbs 6:16-19
New Living Translation (NLT)
16 There are six things the Lord hates—
no, seven things he detests:
17 haughty eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that kill the innocent,
18 a heart that plots evil,
feet that race to do wrong,
19 a false witness who pours out lies,
a person who sows discord in a family.
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3 “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him,[a]
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
4 God blesses those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 God blesses those who are humble,
for they will inherit the whole earth.
6 God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,[b]
for they will be satisfied.
7 God blesses those who are merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 God blesses those whose hearts are pure,
for they will see God.
9 God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.
10 God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. 11 “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you[c] and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. 12 Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.
Proverbs 6:18b
"feet that be swift in running to mischief"
Isaiah 59:7
7 Their feet run to do evil,
and they rush to commit murder.
They think only about sinning.
Misery and destruction always follow them.
no, seven things he detests:
17 haughty eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that kill the innocent,
18 a heart that plots evil,
feet that race to do wrong,
19 a false witness who pours out lies,
a person who sows discord in a family.
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Matthew 5:3-12
New Living Translation (NLT)
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
4 God blesses those who mourn,
for they will be comforted.
5 God blesses those who are humble,
for they will inherit the whole earth.
6 God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice,[b]
for they will be satisfied.
7 God blesses those who are merciful,
for they will be shown mercy.
8 God blesses those whose hearts are pure,
for they will see God.
9 God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.
10 God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,
for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. 11 “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you[c] and say all sorts of evil things against you because you are my followers. 12 Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.
Proverbs 6:18b
"feet that be swift in running to mischief"
Isaiah 59:7
7 Their feet run to do evil,
and they rush to commit murder.
They think only about sinning.
Misery and destruction always follow them.
A. These become busybodies peddling their influence and weaving their webs, tempting others to sin (misery loves company) and breaking God's Law.
2 Thessalonians 3:11
New Living Translation (NLT)
11 Yet we hear that some of you are living idle lives, refusing to work and meddling in other people’s business.
1 Timothy 5:11-13
New Living Translation (NLT)
11 The younger widows should not be on the list, because their physical desires will overpower their devotion to Christ and they will want to remarry. 12 Then they would be guilty of breaking their previous pledge. 13 And if they are on the list, they will learn to be lazy and will spend their time gossiping from house to house, meddling in other people’s business and talking about things they shouldn’t.
1 Peter 4:15
15 If you suffer, however, it must not be for murder, stealing, making trouble, or prying into other people’s affairs.
Proverbs 5:3-5
3 For the lips of an immoral woman are as sweet as honey,
and her mouth is smoother than oil.
4 But in the end she is as bitter as poison,
as dangerous as a double-edged sword.
5 Her feet go down to death;
her steps lead straight to the grave.[a]
1 Peter 4:15
15 If you suffer, however, it must not be for murder, stealing, making trouble, or prying into other people’s affairs.
Proverbs 5:3-5
3 For the lips of an immoral woman are as sweet as honey,
and her mouth is smoother than oil.
4 But in the end she is as bitter as poison,
as dangerous as a double-edged sword.
5 Her feet go down to death;
her steps lead straight to the grave.[a]
Footnotes:
- Proverbs 5:5 Hebrew to Sheol.
II. How are you feet?
A. Cleansed?1 John 1:9
1 John 1:9 NLT
9 But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.
B. Beautiful?
Romans 10:14-15
14 But how can they call on him to save them unless they believe in him? And how can they believe in him if they have never heard about him? And how can they hear about him unless someone tells them? 15 And how will anyone go and tell them without being sent? That is why the Scriptures say, “How beautiful are the feet of messengers who bring good news!”[a]
C. Prepared?
Ephesians 6:15
15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared.
D. Obedient?
Genesis 13:17
17 Go and walk through the land in every direction, for I am giving it to you.”
Matthew 5:5
5 God blesses those who are humble,
for they will inherit the whole earth.
A. Feet that run to mischief are all about uncontrolled power and as such surely the opposite of meekness with is strength under control
More to come (to be continued)..
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