Proverbs 17- Numbers 7-8

March 2-
Numbers 7-8
It's hard to picture this many sacrificial animals!!! 88 The total number of animals for the sacrifice of the fellowship offering came to twenty-four oxen, sixty rams, sixty male goats and sixty male lambs a year old. These were the offerings for the dedication of the altar after it was anointed.

"Moses, Aaron and the whole Israelite community did with the Levites just as the LORD commanded Moses." Whatever God said to Moses and Aaron to do, they did it! They purified the Levites, washing and shaving them, giving their firstborns to God, without complaint in this chapter.

Men over 25 were to help serve and men over 50 needed to retire from service and assist the younger men in doing the work. This is how to assign the responsibilities. (Vs 26) This reminds me of Titus where the older women have been instructed to teach the younger!

Proverbs 17-
What great reminders from Proverbs!

13 If a man pays back evil for good, evil will never leave his house.

14 Starting a quarrel is like breaching a dam; so drop the matter before a dispute breaks out. and (vs 19) He who loves a quarrel loves sin. 27 A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of understanding is even-tempered. 28 Even a fool is thought wise if he keeps silent, and discerning if he holds his tongue.

22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. My Bible said a "Joyful" heart :)

Lord, help me not to be quarrelsome and to restrain my words! Help me to always be cheerful! :)