"If they say, Come with us; let us lie in wait [to shed] blood, let us ambush the innocent without cause [and show that his piety is in vain]; 12 Let us swallow them up alive as does Sheol (the place of the dead), and whole, as those who go down into the pit [of the dead]; 13 We shall find and take all kinds of precious goods [when our victims are put out of the way], we shall fill our houses with plunder; 14 Throw in your lot with us [they insist] and be a sworn brother and comrade; let us all have one purse in common– 15 My son, do not walk in the way with them; restrain your foot from their path;" Proverbs 1:11-15 (AMPC)
Listen to what the Kesuvim / The Writings (Mishlei/Proverbs) on pg. 7-8 say about verses eleven to fifteen:
"In Proverbs 1:11-14, King Solomon illustrates how sinners entice people to murder and rob, followed by a warning to avoid them (v.15). The Vilna Gaon explains that there are two general categories of sin: anger and lust. The Ten Commandments (Exodus 20:13) list murder – an outgrowth of anger – and then adultery – an outgrowth of lust. Solomon follows this pattern. Here he speaks of bloodshed, and later (2:16-19) about the lure of lust.
According to Malbim, Solomon begins with the heinous crime of murder, for it is universally understood that it is evil to join with murderers and robbers. Once that message is related, a parent can proceed to teach his child the danger of enticement to any sin."
Give God first place over all your desires, over your own ambitions – over everything in your life. That kind of honor and reverence for God will pull you back from the snare of temptation to do wrong and cause you to do what's right. And as you walk in God's ways, your obedience will bring continual good in your life. His life is the "good life."
Now, here’s a look at what is happening this week into next with our Radiant groups!
- Thursday, December 14th is our Radiant Christmas Party! Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior with our Special Guest Speaker, Jenny Papapostolou.
Jenny is a granddaughter of Kenneth and Gloria Copeland and daughter of Kellie Copeland. She is the founder of Love to the Nations, a ministry committed to sharing God’s love to orphans and nations.
Festivities for the evening will include a time of worship, ministry by our guest speaker, as well as a Christmas gift for each attendee!
Location: The Chapel @EMIC
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm
Who: All women ages 11+
FOOD PROVIDED! Food for the evening will include meatballs w/oven roasted potatoes, a Hot Cocoa Bar, and a Christmas cupcake decorating station.
Children's ministry is provided for ages birth to 5th Grade.
Registration is free but required. Register here: Radiant Christmas Party
- Sunday, December 17th is our Marriage Re-Envisioned group for single women. Come join us as we learn the essentials of preparing for marriage. Whether you are single, divorced, or widowed we have a place for you! We meet every 1st & 3rd Sunday right after service in SLC Classroom B. You may bring lunch with you.
- Sunday, December 3rd 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), so if you are interested in joining, please reach out directly to Pastor Cathy: cgrigg@emic.org
- Monday, December 18th is our weekly Radiant Discipleship group led by Pastor Cathy Grigg. Join us as we study Brother Kenneth E. Hagin's book, How to be Led by the Spirit of God – Legacy Edition! We meet at 12:15 pm in the Hospitality Room. This group is also available via Zoom!
- Tuesday, December 19th we have our Table Talk (65 and Beyond) group. This group is for women (65 years of age and beyond). We have fellowship around the Word of God and with each other. They meet at 11:30 pm in the Hospitality Room every 3rd Tuesday.
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
