Proverbs 19. Whose to Blame?
Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.2 Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.3 When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the LORD.”
What a vivid and life like portrait Solomon's words have painted for us! His model is anyone and everyone who walks without integrity. Integrity is a word almost lost in our American culture. Integrity is an inner compass that always points us in the "right direction," God's direction! It is what keeps us on the straight and narrow when no one else is around or when we are somewhere no one knows us. Integrity steers the direction of our lives and the absence of it is a life headed for the rocks of disaster!
A person void of integrity makes hasty decisions, takes crooked paths, and uses unethical means to get his desires. He forms plans at which he is the center of the universe and to get there he will do whatever it takes! But be not deceived, God is not mocked. For whatsoever a man sows, so shall he reap!
At some point in time the life of person void of integrity will crash around him. All his plans, all his scheming, and all his get rich quick ways will crash around him.
But who does he blame for his plight? Does he acknowledge his sins of greed, self and pride? Very rarely! No, he blames God! His anger is directed at God-the very One he ignored! Before you end up like this man, drop to your knees and confess to Almighty God the sin of your greed and pride! Beseech Him to "create in you a clean heart and a right spirit!" It might not be too late for you! Give God a repentant heart, give Him something to bless! He is waiting but time is running out for you!
Rev. John Watford
Lead Pastor
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