The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Proverbs 6:16-19, “There are six things which the LORD hates, Yes, seven which are an abomination to Him:

17 Haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,

18 A heart that devises wicked plans, feet that run rapidly to evil,

19 A false witness who utters lies, and one who spreads strife among brothers.”

By definition, wisdom is “the quality or state of being wise; the knowledge of what is true or right, coupled with just judgment as to action, discernment or insight.”

Solomon was indeed a wise man in most of his ways. Like a lot of us, he faltered when it was to his selfish advantage, yet he maintained stability at other times. When two women (both prostitutes) came before him, each claiming a dead child to be hers, Solomon took a sword and offered to sever the dead child in two parts, giving half to each of the women. One woman said, “Cut the living child in two, and give half to the one and half to the other.” But the other woman cried out saying, “Give her the living child, and by no means kill him!” And it was then and there that the true mother was revealed.

Wisdom is not a natural characteristic. It is an acquired benefit. Often taught by wise parents, it is then passed on to their children. Hopefully, their progeny will then successfully carry the process into all subsequent generations.

The seven characteristics noted in the Scripture above — the eyes, tongue, hands, heart, feet, and mouths—are the carriers of abomination that the LORD hates! So,

“Be careful little eyes what you see;

For the Father up above

Is looking down in love;

So, be careful little eyes what you see.”

Heartily in Christ,

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

United States of America

“We will never know that Christ is all we need, until He becomes all that we have.” –Corrie ten Boom