Proverbs 20:17 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God says...

“Bread of deceit is sweet to a man; But afterwards his mouth shall be filled with gravel.” (Proverbs 20:17 KJV)

Using the metaphor as practical illustration of "bread of deceit", this passage is showing the ultimate consequence of such ungodly way of making a living. Sadly, it is becoming the reality in this world - shackled by religion and precepts of man. This fallen world operates in the law of the jungle - no rules – except, what's in it for me? Yes, they set some semblance of rules which change at whims. And, the fittest survives! Everyone is scrambling ahead on top of each other, no care of who they trample upon like in a rush to grab first their “Black Friday” sale hunt. They celebrate their trophy no matter how they got it. Mostly, it is always at the expense of their innocent unsuspecting weaker victim.

That's the world of the fallen Adam, which runs in deceit, in bullying and by threat of cancellation. But, their joy is short-lived. The reward of their ungodly endeavor is not lasting. It dies quick. Like smoke, it dissipates in a blink of an eye. The bread, they thought was sweet, will in a flash reality become gravel in their mouth. They won't enjoy it. There is always a consequence to face with in the "bread of deceit".

This should stir us to realize - we have a choice! We are invited! We are welcome in the restored garden by grace through faith in Christ Jesus. Wherein, we are made a new creation (2 Corinthians 5:17) and set free. It is written: “But now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves of God, the fruit you get leads to sanctification and its end, eternal life. For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.” (Romans 6:22-23 ESV)

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)

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