Seven Filters, part 2

Proverbs 6:16-19 says, 

There are six things that the Lord hates, 

seven that are an abomination to him:

haughty eyes, a lying tongue,

and hands that shed innocent blood,

a heart that devises wicked plans,

feet that hurry to run to evil, 

a lying witness who testifies falsely,  

and one who sows discord in a family.

Therefore, is it reasonable to conclude that:

There are six things that the Lord loves, 

seven that are a delight to Him? 

Humble eyes, a truthful tongue,

and hands that reach out to help, 

a heart that considers righteous plans,

feet that hurry to run to goodness, 

an honest witness who testifies truthfully,

and one who sows peacefulness in a family.

At the end of the day, how do your actions measure up?

Food for thought during a fasting season!

Seven Filters

Proverbs 6:16-19 says, 

There are six things that the Lord hates, 

seven that are an abomination to him:

haughty eyes, a lying tongue

and hands that shed innocent blood,

a heart that devises wicked plans,

feet that hurry to run to evil, 

a lying witness who testifies falsely, 

and one who sows discord in a family.

This season of Lent and self-examination offers us a good opportunity to look at how our perspective (eyes), words (tongue), actions (hands and feet), attitude (heart), and character (witness) measure up. When we filter our day through this Proverb, it is easy to see if we have spent our time well -- pleasing God; or if we have fallen into habits and behavior patterns that displease Him.

Food for thought during a fasting season!