Proverbs 3:32

The book of Proverbs gives us insights into so many different areas of life. The book gives us instruction on how to live our lives for God. Here is a proverb that gives us insight about righteousness vs wickedness:

Proverbs 3:32 (ESV)

for the devious person is an abomination to the LORD,

but the upright are in his confidence.

This proverb is a contrasting proverb where the first line and second line are in contrast to one another.   This contrast between the two states of people in relationship with God is remarkable.   Those in the state of foolishness and wickedness ("devious" in the above proverb) are an "abomination" to The Lord.   That is an amazing statement by itself.   We don't think of God as someone who holds any in abomination.  But clearly this statement from the pen of Solomon confirms that God holds all those who reject truth as an abomination.   Remember, God must be worshipped in truth:

John 4:24 (ESV)

God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth.”

However, the opposite is true of those who seek God.     For those who have faith in God, He holds them in “confidence.”    The word "confidence" in the Hebrew has to do with confidential talks and intimacy.   God wants to have that type of relationship with all those who put their belief in Him.   When we trust Him we have the joy of knowing that God wants us to be close to Him.   He wants us to have intimate, confidentiality with Him.   Theological understanding of God produces intimate conversation with God.