Character Check--The Keeper

John 17:6-19; 2Thessalonians 2:10-12; Psalms 103:1-4;  2 Corinthians 8:9, 5:20; 1 Timothy 6:11, 1 Samuel 25

 We are walking in today:  Character Check--The Keeper

Witness keeper throughout the Bible:  H7462 ra`ah to pasture, tend, graze, feed, be a friend of, be companions, be a special friend, of ruler, teacher
Genesis 4:2, 4:9, 39:21-23, 1 Samuel 17:20, 17:22, 28:2; Jeremiah 35:4; Nehemiah 2:8,
3:29; Esther 2:3, 2:8; Psalm 121:5; Song of Solomon 1:6; Acts 16:27, 16:36

The study of the taming of the tongue is just the start, Fiveamprayer.  It was only the beginning--while we continue to look at what our tongue has to say about it, we also have to look into our characteristics.  Our word choice and how and when we speak gives insight to those around you.  We also need to consider the words that those around us are using.  What kind of habits do they have?  What are the behaviors that you can expect from them?  When we come to look to the the statues and decrees that Yahweh has given us to govern our lives, what areas do we find ourselves?  Fiveamprayer we have to know how we and those around us operate.  This will assist us in the up-building the community.  The various types are all needed but we have to understand how they all work to be successful in that which He has set before us.  The character type we are looking to today is the keeper.  These are the ones who keep the rules and if there are no rules they will make some.  Self motivated and very easily accomplish what they set out to do.  While they may appear rigid or harsh it is just that they will not move away from the rules.  That is their needed guideline, without rules they are lost.  For a community as a whole, the keepers set the boundaries so that there  would be order.  Being self starters, they are able to get many tasks done that many can benefit.  
Those of us who recall the swift actions of Abigail for the harsh words her husband gave to David and his men after they had protected the livestock and shepherds to Nabal's benefit--intervened to save her household.  She, being a woman of good understanding did not hesitate for David could have ended up with unnecessary blood on his hands and jeopardizing his kingship.  Thank You Yahweh for giving us an example of a keeper from Your word, 2 Samuel 25-- that we can look to in this character study!  To here more of this teaching click here.