Bragging On Jesus

Proverbs in 365 Devotions For more go to braggingonjesus.com Proverbs 21:10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes. 11 When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge. 12 The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked down to ruin. Mercy In His Eyes R Aylor We covered verse 11 in Proverbs 19:25 and will again in Proverbs 24:23-26 We learned how discernment plays an important role in our relationship with scoffers. In reproving them our hope is not to drive them away from Christ ... but for their sake to discern when to wait until they seem more open to the Lord, then speak that they might believe. However there are other times we may rebuke them publicly that those who might learn wisdom will see their lifestyle and learn the truth of sin and how pride does not end well. However verse 10 will be the central focus of todays devotion. 10 The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor