July 7
Proverbs 1-3
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning
of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." (Proverbs 1:7,
NIV)
The book of
proverbs is filled with short quips that give words of instruction and wisdom
for life as a follower of God in a world filled with evil and the temptation to
get off the road of righteousness. No matter how much knowledge we gain in math
or science, or other disciplines, true knowledge begins with our relationship
with the Lord. The world will tell us that we can do it all on our own, that
God has no impact on our daily lives, the writer of Proverbs disagrees.
We not only
need wisdom, we need discipline. "My
son, do not despise the Lord’s discipline and do not resent his rebuke, because
the Lord disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in."
(Proverbs 3:11-12, NIV) Discipline is not pleasant, but it is useful in shaping
us into the people God created us to be.
Godly wisdom puts God and His instruction and desires above
our own desires. We are to honor Him
with all aspects of our lives, with our wealth, with our words, with our time,
and with our efforts. "The wise
inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame." (Proverbs 3:35, NIV)
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