“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and shun evil.” – Proverbs 3:7
Let's keep this simple. First, we need to admit that with the complexities and perplexities of life, even the smartest of us is not all that brilliant. Second, the LORD our God is awesome in holiness, majesty, power, wisdom, and grace; he is far beyond us and all we can truly grasp of him is the smallest of glimpses of glory.
Finally, let's stay away from anything that smacks of evil knowing that evil infects and confuses us, as well as separates us from God. – Proverbs 3:7
James 3:13
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”
Wisdom isn't shown by our "book learning," smart comments, or arrogance. No, true wisdom is shown by the godly character of our life lived with humility and kind deeds.
Proverbs 10:17
“He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.”
– Proverbs 10:17
Discipline is not only important to us, but also to those who are influenced by our actions. So often we undervalue the impact of our personal decisions on others. But God has placed each of us in a circle of influence to be a blessing and a redemptive influence on those around us.
To choose what is foolish, to ignore godly correction, not only jeopardizes our own future, but also the future of others.
Thoughts
"Jesus, like any good fisherman, first catches the fish; then He cleans them."
"The church exists by mission, as fire exists by burning." - Emil Brunner
"The long dull monotonous years of middle-aged prosperity or middle-aged adversity are excellent campaigning weather for the Devil." - C. S. Lewis
[Message No: 6527]
Let's keep this simple. First, we need to admit that with the complexities and perplexities of life, even the smartest of us is not all that brilliant. Second, the LORD our God is awesome in holiness, majesty, power, wisdom, and grace; he is far beyond us and all we can truly grasp of him is the smallest of glimpses of glory.
Finally, let's stay away from anything that smacks of evil knowing that evil infects and confuses us, as well as separates us from God. – Proverbs 3:7
James 3:13
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.”
Wisdom isn't shown by our "book learning," smart comments, or arrogance. No, true wisdom is shown by the godly character of our life lived with humility and kind deeds.
Proverbs 10:17
“He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.”
– Proverbs 10:17
Discipline is not only important to us, but also to those who are influenced by our actions. So often we undervalue the impact of our personal decisions on others. But God has placed each of us in a circle of influence to be a blessing and a redemptive influence on those around us.
To choose what is foolish, to ignore godly correction, not only jeopardizes our own future, but also the future of others.
Thoughts
"Jesus, like any good fisherman, first catches the fish; then He cleans them."
"The church exists by mission, as fire exists by burning." - Emil Brunner
"The long dull monotonous years of middle-aged prosperity or middle-aged adversity are excellent campaigning weather for the Devil." - C. S. Lewis
[Message No: 6527]
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