OIKOS Ormoc Ministries

25/08/2026

“YHWH does not allow the righteous to go hungry, but he thwarts the craving of the wicked.”

This is not a promise that the righteous will never experience hunger, hardship, or seasons of scarcity. Rather, it reveals something deeper about YHWH’s faithful care.

The righteous person is not defined by having everything he wants, but by trusting YHWH and walking according to His ways.

YHWH knows the needs of those who belong to Him, and He is not indifferent to their condition.

Notice the contrast: “the righteous” versus “the wicked.”

One trusts God’s provision; the other is driven by uncontrolled craving.

The issue is not simply what a person possesses, but what possesses the person’s heart.

The wicked may chase wealth, pleasure, power, and personal gain, but God warns that their cravings will ultimately be frustrated.

What they pursue cannot provide the security they seek.

This connects beautifully with Jesus’ teaching: “Do not be anxious about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink…” (Matthew 6:25).

God knows what His children need.

The wisdom of Proverbs 10:3 is simple:

Trust YHWH rather than your cravings.

Seek righteousness rather than riches.

Depend on His faithfulness rather than your circumstances.

YHWH is not merely the Giver of blessings—He is the faithful God who knows what His people truly need.

When we trust His provision, we can stop being ruled by fear and start living faithfully.

Shalom!

25/08/2026

23/08/2026

Shabbat Shalom!🫶

20/08/2026

“Treasures gained by wickedness
profit nothing, but righteousness delivers
from death.”

The word “treasures” points to accumulated wealth—something people often depend upon for security, comfort, and status.

But God says:

“Treasures gained by wickedness
profit nothing.”

They may appear profitable for a season.

This is one of Proverbs' recurring warnings: temporary gain must never be confused with lasting profit.

God then gives the contrast:

“But righteousness delivers from death.”

Righteousness is not merely outward respectability. It is a life aligned with what YHWH considers right.

Throughout Proverbs, righteousness is connected with walking in God's ways, rejecting evil, practicing justice, and living faithfully.

The contrast is therefore profound:

Wickedness may produce temporary treasure.
Righteousness produces lasting life.

One accumulates possessions.

The other builds character.

One may increase what we have.

The other shapes who we are before YHWH.

The world often asks:

“How much do you have?”

Wisdom asks:

“How did you obtain it, and what kind of person are you becoming?”

There is nothing wrong with working hard, providing for our families, or responsibly managing what YHWH has entrusted to us.

But wealth becomes dangerous when it is gained through wickedness or trusted as our ultimate security.

Therefore, let us not envy those who prosper through wickedness.

Let us not compromise righteousness for temporary gain.

Let us not measure God's blessing merely by possessions.

Instead:

Treasure what has eternal value.

Shalom!

17/08/2026

“A wise son makes his father glad, but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.”

The contrast is simple:
A wise son brings joy.
A foolish son brings grief.

But what does Proverbs mean by “wise”?

Biblical wisdom is not merely intelligence, education, or the ability to make clever decisions.

In Proverbs, wisdom begins with the fear of YHWH (Proverbs 1:7). It is the practical ability to live according to what is true, righteous, and pleasing to God.

That is why a wise child is not simply one who achieves much.

A wise child listens to instruction, accepts correction, considers consequences, chooses righteousness, and learns to govern his life according to God's ways.

OUR CHOICES AFFECT MORE THAN OURSELVES

A child's foolishness can become a parent's grief.

Likewise, a child's growing wisdom can become a parent's deep joy.

This does not mean parents are responsible for every decision their children make.

YHWH our God teaches parents to instruct, discipline, and guide their children, but each person must ultimately choose the path he or she will walk.

Parents can teach wisdom.

They can model wisdom.

They can warn against foolishness.

But they cannot make the choice for their children.

May our lives bring joy rather than grief to those who love us—and, above all, may our lives honor YHWH, the source of true wisdom.

Shalom!

16/08/2026

Sunday Fellowship

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16/08/2026

Sunday Fellowship

Desclaimer: We do not own the rights to this music/song. All rights belong to the owner.