25.175 | BE A SON WITH UNDERSTANDING | Proverbs 28:7 | God’s Word for Today with Pastor Nazario Sinon
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Text: Proverbs 28:7 (ESV)
7 The one who keeps the law is a son with understanding,
but a companion of gluttons shames his father.
BE A SON WITH UNDERSTANDING
A wise son pays careful attention to God’s law (Prov 1:7; 8:33 –36). He is cautious in his associations with others for they will influence him either towards good or bad.(Prov 13:20 ). Close association with ungodly people risks trouble (Prov 22:24 –25) This will lead to his reputation be questioned. (Prov 3:1–4; 20:19 ; 24:21 ). This also leads critics to question the integrity of his family (Prov 29:15 ). When a son or student live in godliness, it will reflect well on their parents or teacher’s reputation. (Prov 23:22 –25; 27:11 ).
Spending time with ‘gluttons’ will affect the honor of the parents. They will be embarassed. "Gluttons," in this context, means those who indulge in any desire beyond reasonable limits. In today’s usage, this term typically refers to indulgence of food. However, the general principle can apply to hobbies, vices, or addictions as well.
Spending time with people lacking self-control can influence a person to sin, or being caught up unnecessarily in someone else's consequences. Hence, the apostle Paul warned us, "Do not be deceived: 'Bad company ruins good morals.'" (1 Cor 15:33 ). False teachers are enemies of the cross of Christ (Phi 3:18 ) Their "end is destruction" and "their god is their belly" (Phi 3:19 ). Contrariwise, it is commendable to feast on God's Word certainly.(Psa 119:10 3) It is sinful to overindulge in food or pleasure. It is a sign that one lacks wisdom.
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