My journey through the bible

Proverbs 3:27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. The Call to Do Good Proverbs 3:27 gives us a simple but powerful instruction about how we should treat others. God does not want us to ignore opportunities to help when we have the ability to do something good. The verse says, "Withhold not good from them to whom it is due." This reminds us that kindness should not be delayed when we have the opportunity to show it. Sometimes a person may need practical help, encouragement, generosity, forgiveness, or simply a kind word. When God gives us the ability to help, we should be willing to respond. The second part of the verse says, "when it is in the power of thine hand to do it." This teaches us about responsibility. We may not be able to solve every problem or meet every need, but when we have the means and opportunity to help, we should not turn away. Doing good is not always about giving money or material pos...

Proverbs 3:12  "For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth." God's Correction Is Rooted in His Love Correction is rarely pleasant, but it is often one of the greatest expressions of genuine love. Proverbs 3:12 reveals a comforting truth about God's character: His correction flows from His love for His children. The verse declares, "For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth." Unlike human discipline, which can sometimes be imperfect, God's correction is always righteous, purposeful, and motivated by love. He never disciplines us to condemn us but to restore us, strengthen our faith, and help us grow in holiness. The second part of the verse compares God's love to that of a caring father: "Even as a father the son in whom he delighteth." A loving father corrects his child because he desires the child's well-being and future success. In the same way, our Heavenly Father delights in His children an...