Solomon writes in the book of Proverbs that there are six things the Lord hates, seven which are an abomination to him. Today, Nim is contemplating whether cats are something God hates.
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Proverbs 6 – Sow Discord
There are six things the Lord hates—
no, seven things he detests:
haughty eyes,
a lying tongue,
hands that kill the innocent,
a heart that plots evil,
feet that race to do wrong,
a false witness who pours out lies,
a person who sows discord in a family.
– Proverbs 6:16-19
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Nim: The 7th thing God hates is someone who stirs up distemper among brothers.
Abby: That's discord...not distemper.
Nim: Are you sure?
Abby: Absotively.
Nim: THEN WHY DID THE VET GIVE ME A SHOT?!
Abby: That's discord...not distemper.
Nim: Are you sure?
Abby: Absotively.
Nim: THEN WHY DID THE VET GIVE ME A SHOT?!
Proverbs 6 – A False Witness Who Pours Out Lies
According to Proverbs 6:19, the sixth thing the Lord hates is “a false witness who pours out lies.” That means speaking untruths about others.
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Nim: I hear that Abby is a gossip.
Con: Have you ever heard her being a gossip with your own ears?
Nim: No.
Con: Then you're the gossip.
Nim: I hear that Abby is cool and smart and so good-looking!
Con: Nice try.
Con: Have you ever heard her being a gossip with your own ears?
Nim: No.
Con: Then you're the gossip.
Nim: I hear that Abby is cool and smart and so good-looking!
Con: Nice try.
Proverbs 6 – Feet That Rush To Evil
The fifth thing God hates are feet that are quick to rush to evil, because they betray a heart that secretly dwells in dark places.
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Nim: No! Bad feet!!! No! Bad feet! No!!!
Con: What are you doing?
Nim: The fifth thing the Lord hates are feet that are quick to rush to evil.
Con: And?
Nim: And I'm practicing how to stop them, just in case it ever comes up.
Con: What are you doing?
Nim: The fifth thing the Lord hates are feet that are quick to rush to evil.
Con: And?
Nim: And I'm practicing how to stop them, just in case it ever comes up.
Proverbs 6 – Wicked Schemes
The Bible tells us in Proverbs 6:16-19 that the fourth thing God hates is “a heart that devises wicked schemes.”
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Nim: Define "wicked scheme."
Con: Pardon me?
Nim: The 4th thing God hates are wicked schemes and I'm not sure what those are.
Con: Well, a wicked scheme would be an unrighteous act that is extremely offensive both morally and spiritually.
Nim: Would acting really cute for my master JUST to get an extra cookie be a wicked scheme?
Con: No.
Nim: EXCELLENT!
Con: Pardon me?
Nim: The 4th thing God hates are wicked schemes and I'm not sure what those are.
Con: Well, a wicked scheme would be an unrighteous act that is extremely offensive both morally and spiritually.
Nim: Would acting really cute for my master JUST to get an extra cookie be a wicked scheme?
Con: No.
Nim: EXCELLENT!
Proverbs 6 – Hands That Shed Innocent Blood
Proverbs 6 tells us that the third thing God detests are hands that shed innocent blood. Murder is an abomination to God.
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Nim: God must hate cats!
Con: Why?
Nim: Because Proverbs 6:17 says that among the things God hates are hands that shed innocent blood.
Nim: Cats kill mice. Ergo, God hates cats!
Con: You do know that cats don't have hands, don't you?
Nim: Filthy cats!
Con: Why?
Nim: Because Proverbs 6:17 says that among the things God hates are hands that shed innocent blood.
Nim: Cats kill mice. Ergo, God hates cats!
Con: You do know that cats don't have hands, don't you?
Nim: Filthy cats!
Proverbs 6:17 – God Hates A Lying Tongue
“There are six things the Lord hates – no, seven things he detests: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent, a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong, a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord in a family.” – Proverbs 6:16-19
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Nim: LALALALALALALALA!
Con: What are you doing?
Nim: Keeping my tongue moving! Yesterday, I worried about haughty eyes. The next thing God hates is a lying tongue. So I'm not letting my tongue lie still for even a moment.
Nim: BLADALADALADALADA!
Con: It's lying, as in "tell a lie," not like "lie still."
Nim: Oh, thang gudneth! My tung ith exthauthted.
Con: What are you doing?
Nim: Keeping my tongue moving! Yesterday, I worried about haughty eyes. The next thing God hates is a lying tongue. So I'm not letting my tongue lie still for even a moment.
Nim: BLADALADALADALADA!
Con: It's lying, as in "tell a lie," not like "lie still."
Nim: Oh, thang gudneth! My tung ith exthauthted.
Proverbs 1:7 – Godly Wisdom
Nim learns that Proverbs 1:7 tells us where true knowledge comes from. #fearofgod #lovinggod #bible #proverbs
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Abby: Solomon was the wisest man in the old testament.
Nim: People sometimes tell me I'm wise.
Nim: Why, just yesterday, Con told me I was a real "wise guy."
Abby: That's not the same kind of wisdom, Nim.
Nim: Well, I should hope not.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of true knowledge - Proverbs 1:7
Nim: People sometimes tell me I'm wise.
Nim: Why, just yesterday, Con told me I was a real "wise guy."
Abby: That's not the same kind of wisdom, Nim.
Nim: Well, I should hope not.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of true knowledge - Proverbs 1:7
Proverbs 16:24 – Kind Words
When you speak to those you love, are your words kind? Everyone you know is going through something difficult today, so a kind word can show a lot of love.
Kind words are like honey – sweet to the soul and healthy for the body.
Proverbs 16:24
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Con: Have you been been going to the diet classes at the church?
Nim: Yep, for about a week.
Con: Well, I can tell it's working.
Nim: REALLY??!!! I must look fantastic!!! I knew the diet was working, but I had no idea you'd see such a big difference in so short a time. Look at you, you can't keep your eyes off me! I must really be fabulous!
Con: A little compliment goes a long way with Nim.
Nim: Who's got a camera? Someone needs to get a picture of me...quick!
A small compliment to someone you love can go a long way.
Nim: Yep, for about a week.
Con: Well, I can tell it's working.
Nim: REALLY??!!! I must look fantastic!!! I knew the diet was working, but I had no idea you'd see such a big difference in so short a time. Look at you, you can't keep your eyes off me! I must really be fabulous!
Con: A little compliment goes a long way with Nim.
Nim: Who's got a camera? Someone needs to get a picture of me...quick!
A small compliment to someone you love can go a long way.
Proverbs 13:17 – Worldly Success
God wants us to succeed in everything we do, but we should never put the pursuit of money ahead of our relationship with God. Proverbs 13:17 speaks to this:
Wealth from get-rich-quick schemes quickly disappears; wealth from hard work grows over time.
Proverbs 13:17
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Con: What's wrong?
Nim: Abby pointed out something bad I've been doing. I was trying to get rich quick so I could have power over my own destiny, instead of trusting God to care for me.
Con: Cheer up, little guy. At least you see the error of your ways.
Nim: I know. But now I don't get to dominate the world!
Only a fool relies on himself over God.
Nim: Abby pointed out something bad I've been doing. I was trying to get rich quick so I could have power over my own destiny, instead of trusting God to care for me.
Con: Cheer up, little guy. At least you see the error of your ways.
Nim: I know. But now I don't get to dominate the world!
Only a fool relies on himself over God.
