We have reached the end of May, and it never ceases to amaze me at how quickly time seems to pass. Which makes Pastor George's message on Sunday even more important! We cannot afford to waste a single moment of the race we are running holding on to anything unnecesary or even harmful to us. That makes our study of Proverbs even more relevant considering ALL the wisdom it contains on what happens to those that walk in God's ways, versus walking in the ways of the world! That being said, let's jump into today's study!
Our Proverbs Chapter 2 Study
"[Discretion shall watch over you, understanding shall keep you] to deliver you from the alien woman, from the outsider with her flattering words," Proverbs 2:16 (AMPC)
Natural men stuggle to get hold of the wisdom of God. Now, some do discover certain elementary principles of God's wisdom that can bring a measure of success on this earth. They find out that the laws of God are the laws of success. So they write "how-to-be-a-success" books telling you to be honest and just. They tell you if you want a successful business, you need to maintain an attitude of serving others.
Many people have become millionaires by studying and applying the principles in these success books. They have used God's elementary principles to lay hold of material wealth. But that's as far as natural man can go. If these same people aren't cleansed by the blood of Jesus and if all of God's wisdom isn't the quest of their lives, they can't lay hold of peace. they can't lay hold of divine healing. They can't lay hold of deliverance from every yoke of bondage.
Listen to what the Kesuvim / The Writings (Mishlei/Proverbs) on pg. 19 say about verses sixteen:
Vs. 16 "To save you from a strange woman, from a foreign woman, whose words are glib. The metaphor refers to the dangers of idolatry or heresy, which is tantamount to rejecting the entire Torah. The verse cannot be understood literally, to refer exclusively to forbidden women, for it would be demeaning to suggest that the Torah protects only against immorality (Rashi).
The strange woman is one whose behavior is openly improper. The glib foreign woman speaks virtuously, but is evil at heart (Radak).
Current Radiant Group Meetings!
- Sunday, June 2nd is when Bridge Moms meet to cook the meal for our Bridge Young Adults group. We cook every 1st & 3rd Sunday. 2:30pm-6:30pm / Prep to clean up. This group requires a food handlers license (license fee reimbursed upon completion). If you are interested in joining, please reach out directly to Pastor Cathy: cgrigg@emic.org
- Monday, June 3rd is our weekly Radiant Discipleship group led by Pastor Cathy Grigg. Join us as we study Dr. Bill Winston's teaching on Living In The Fourth Dimension! We meet at 12:15 pm in the Hospitality Room. This group is also available via Zoom! Click here to register!
- Tuesday, June 4th is our monthly Radiant Book Club meeting. We normally meet every 1st Thursday at 12:15 pm in the WordWorks Bookstore. The book selected for our June discussion is Love: The Way To Victory by Brother Kenneth Hagin. Register today and discover hidden written treasures you may have never chosen on your own, as well as special perks for being a member – did I mention it’s free to register! Registration has its perks! You must be registered in the Radiant Book Club to get the discounted price of 15% off the books we will be reading! We have other surprises that come with membership! YOU DO NEED TO ATTEND to get the most out of your membership!
- Wednesday, June 5th is our Radiant Bible Study. Enjoy the Word of God and good teaching with other women of EMIC. We meet every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month in the Hospitality Room at 10:30 am.
For information on any of our groups, email women@emic.org. Also, if you are ever in need of prayer, please call our prayer line at 877-281-6297. Or, if you need pastoral counseling, call the church office at 817-252-2900 to schedule a time to meet with me.
You are LOVED!
Pastor Cathy
