Monday, June 24, 2013

The Fear of the Lord

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom."

We live in a nation severely lacking in wisdom. On all levels. And the reason is obvious. What pleases God is irrelevant to most people--including many believers. And since all issues are spiritual issues, not political, I hope your trust is not in the government and its leaders--in men--for solutions to these issues. What is my responsibility then? To model Christ. To show the world that we never make decisions without asking ourselves "How will this decisions affect my relationship with God?" Unless we imitate the life of Christ on a daily basis, no one will ever know what wisdom looks like. What does wisdom add to the world: understanding, discernment, instruction in wise behavior, righteousness, justice, equity, prudence, an increase in learning, discretion, wise counsel. We can't make anyone wise; that's a choice they make. But we can show our love for Him by demonstrating wisdom. We can be light in any darkness.

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Fools despise wisdom and instruction."

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