Proverbs 24:8-9 — Wise Saying #24

READ THIS: Proverbs 24:8-9, Wise Saying #24

8 Whoever plots evil will be known as a schemer. 9 The schemes of folly are sin, and people detest a mocker.

WHAT’S THIS MEAN, ANYWAY?

This saying is fairly straightforward. People are known for their actions. Someone who says kind things all the time starts to become known as a kind person. Someone who bursts out in anger whenever they lose a game starts to become known as a sore loser. In this case, someone who plans out bad things becomes known as a schemer. Those bad things are called sin. 

For us, if we are known by our actions, then there is one word that can describe each and every single one of us. That word is sinner. No matter who is reading this, each person has sinned. Other people are quick to judge others' sin and to let that be the end of the story. But, Jesus doesn't let that be the end. Even though we should be known as sinners based on what we have done, instead we are known as children of God because of what Jesus has done!

THINK ABOUT IT:

1. Apart from the word sinner, what is a word that you think would describe you based on your actions most of the time?

2. Do you ever feel like a sinner? Why or why not?

TRY THIS:

 

Write a word on your hand or arm that you would like to be your description...that you would like to be known as.