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Proverbs 28:4
"They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them."
"“They that forsake the law praise the wicked.” Proverbs 28:4 . When those who are uniting with the world, yet claiming great purity, plead for union with those who have ever been the opposers of the cause of truth, we should fear and shun them as decidedly as did Nehemiah. Such counsel is prompted by the enemy of all good. It is the speech of timeservers, and should be resisted as resolutely today as then. Whatever influence would tend to unsettle the faith of God's people in His guiding power, should be steadfastly withstood. PK 660.1"
Ellen White directly references Proverbs 28:4 in this passage.
Proverbs 28:9
"He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination."
"It was not enough that the ark and the sanctuary were in the midst of Israel. It was not enough that the priests offered sacrifices, and that the people were called the children of God. The Lord does not regard the request of those who cherish iniquity in the heart; it is written that “he that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.” Proverbs 28:9 . PP 584.3"
The EGW passage directly quotes Proverbs 28:9.
"By the first angel, men are called upon to “fear God, and give glory to Him” and to worship Him as the Creator of the heavens and the earth. In order to do this, they must obey His law. Says the wise man: “Fear God, and keep His commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.” Ecclesiastes 12:13 . Without obedience to His commandments no worship can be pleasing to God. “This is the love of God, that we keep His commandments.” “He that turneth away his ear from hearing the law, even his prayer shall be abomination.” 1 John 5:3 ; Proverbs 28:9 . GC 436.1"
Ellen White directly references Proverbs 28:9 in this passage.
Proverbs 28:13
"He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy."
When Satan comes to tell you that you are a great sinner, look up to your Redeemer and talk of His merits. That which will help you is to look to His light. Acknowledge your sin, but tell the enemy that “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners” and that you may be saved by His matchless love. 1 Timothy 1:15 . Jesus asked Simon a question in regard to two debtors. One owed his Lord a small sum, and the other owed him a very large sum; but he forgave them both, and Christ asked Simon which debtor would love his Lord most. Simon answered, “He to whom he forgave most.” Luke 7:43 . We have been great sinners, but Christ died that we might be forgiven. The merits of His sacrifice are sufficient to present to the Father in our behalf. Those to whom He has forgiven most will love Him most, and will stand nearest to His throne to praise Him for His great love and infinite sacrifice. It is when we most fully comprehend the love of God that we best realize the sinfulness of sin. When we …
Ellen White directly references Proverbs 28:13 in this passage.
"“And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: and He is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.” “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” The conditions of obtaining mercy from God are simple and reasonable. The Lord does not require us to do some grievous thing in order to gain forgiveness. We need not make long and wearisome pilgrimages, or perform painful penances, to commend our souls to the God of heaven or to expiate our transgression. He that “confesseth and forsaketh” his sin “shall have mercy.” Proverbs 28:13 . AA 552.1"
Ellen White directly references Proverbs 28:13 in this passage.
"Here is given a lesson for all Christ's followers. The gospel makes no compromise with evil. It cannot excuse sin. Secret sins are to be confessed in secret to God; but, for open sin, open confession is required. The reproach of the disciple's sin is cast upon Christ. It causes Satan to triumph, and wavering souls to stumble. By giving proof of repentance, the disciple, so far as lies in his power, is to remove this reproach. DA 811.2"
The EGW passage echoes the principle of confession and forsaking sin for mercy, as stated in Proverbs 28:13. It expands on this principle by differentiating between secret and open sins and emphasizing the importance of removing reproach from Christ.
"Satan leads many to believe that God will overlook their unfaithfulness in the minor affairs of life; but the Lord shows in His dealing with Jacob that He can in no wise sanction or tolerate evil. All who endeavor to excuse or conceal their sins, and permit them to remain upon the books of heaven, unconfessed and unforgiven, will be overcome by Satan. The more exalted their profession, and the more honorable the position which they hold, the more grievous is their course in the sight of God, and the more certain the triumph of the great adversary. PP 202.3"
The EGW passage directly echoes the principle in Proverbs 28:13 about confessing and forsaking sins rather than covering them up. The consequence of covering sins is also mentioned in both.
"The conditions of obtaining mercy of God are simple and just and reasonable. The Lord does not require us to do some grievous thing in order that we may have the forgiveness of sin. We need not make long and wearisome pilgrimages, or perform painful penances, to commend our souls to the God of heaven or to expiate our transgression; but he that confesseth and forsaketh his sin shall have mercy. SC 37.2"
The EGW passage directly quotes and expands upon the principle in Proverbs 28:13.
"unconfessed and unforsaken sin; it is a principle of life that transforms the character and controls the conduct. Holiness is wholeness for God; it is the entire surrender of heart and life to the indwelling of the principles of heaven. DA 555.6"
The EGW passage directly reflects the principle of Proverbs 28:13 regarding confession and forsaking sin.
"Confession of Sin To those who desire prayer for their restoration to health, it should be made plain that the violation of God's law, either natural or spiritual, is sin, and that in order for them to receive His blessing, sin must be confessed and forsaken. MH 228"
The EGW passage directly echoes the sentiment and language of Proverbs 28:13 regarding confession and forsaking sin to receive blessing/mercy.
"law, either natural or spiritual, is sin, and that in order for them to receive His blessing, sin must be confessed and forsaken. GW 216.1"
The EGW passage directly echoes the sentiment of Proverbs 28:13 regarding confession and forsaking sin to receive blessing. It's more than a thematic parallel; it's a direct application of the principle.
"having rejected Saul for what appear to them to be far less flagrant sins. But David humbled himself and confessed his sin, while Saul despised reproof and hardened his heart in impenitence. PP 726.3"
The EGW passage draws a direct comparison between David and Saul's responses to sin, contrasting David's humility and confession with Saul's impenitence. This aligns with the principle expressed in Proverbs 28:13, which highlights the importance of confessing and forsaking sins to receive mercy.
"I saw that some have been very jealous for you, fearing that you would not be rightly dealt with, and not have justice done you by your ministering brethren. Such should stand out of the way, and be faithful to confess their own wrongs, and let all the censure and weight of your wrongs rest upon your own head. God designs that they shall rest there until you thoroughly remove them by repentance and hearty confession. Those who have a perverted sympathy for you cannot help you. Let them manifest zeal in repenting of their own backslidings, and leave you to stand for yourself. You have been altogether out of the way, and unless you make thorough work, confess your wrongs without censuring your brethren, and are willing to be instructed, you can have no part with God's people. 1T 319.1"
The EGW passage directly echoes the principle of Proverbs 28:13 regarding confession and forsaking sin to receive mercy. The emphasis on confession for restoration is a clear parallel.
"When the servants of God visited —— and ——, this delusion was sifted. Evidence was given that this work was spurious. But the spirit of fanaticism was stubborn, and would not yield to the light there given. Oh, that those who were in error had been corrected by God's servants whom He sent to them! Then and there God wished them to acknowledge that they had been led by a wrong spirit. Then there would have been virtue in the confession of their wrongs. Then they would have been saved any further following out of Satan's plans, and would have made no further progress in this dreadful delusion. But they would not be convinced. Brother G had sufficient light to take his stand against that fanatical work; but he would not decide from the weight of evidence. His stubborn spirit refused to yield to the light brought him by the servants of God; for he had regarded them with suspicion, and watched them with a jealous eye. 1T 231.2"
Both passages emphasize the importance of confessing sins. Proverbs 28:13 highlights the benefits of confession and forsaking sins, while the EGW passage discusses the virtue in confessing wrongs and the potential for avoiding further errors.
Proverbs 28:20
"A faithful man shall abound with blessings: but he that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent."
"“He that maketh haste to be rich shall not be innocent.” Proverbs 28:20 . Ed 136.6"
Ellen White directly references Proverbs 28:20 in this passage.
Proverbs 28:27
"He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse."
"“He that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse;” but “he that giveth unto the poor shall not lack.” Proverbs 28:27 . MH 208.3"
Ellen White directly references Proverbs 28:27 in this passage.