Good Morning,
This day began with prayer and a hot cup of Door County Bourbon Pecan Pie Coffee. It is now time to write.
In our Men's Bible Study we have begun a study of the Book Of Proverbs. This last Tuesday we discussed chapter 2 verse by verse. In verse three we are challenged to cry out for discernment. In other words to know right from wrong and the consequences. In talking with a few people this week I am truly convinced that people do want to know what is right and what is wrong until it doesn't fit their desires. When faced with a decision that is right and Biblical but it doesn't satisfy the needs of the flesh they will seek a work around. This includes acting dumb as they try to twist Scripture. I have actually had someone many years ago tell me that a blatant act of sin was condoned by God because she wasn't happy and God wants us all to be happy.
Along with discernment we are also to walk in integrity. You see Friends there is always another part to the story. Actually there are three parts that are woven tightly in this chapter.
Proverbs 2:1-7 1. My son, if you will receive my words. And treasure my commandments within you. 2. Make your ear attentive to wisdom. Incline your heart to understanding; 3. For if you cry for discernment, lift your voice for understanding, 4. If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; 5. Then you will discern the fear of The Lord and discover the knowledge of God.
God clearly puts the responsibility on man to choose the fear of God and seek after wisdom.
Proverbs 2:6-7 6. For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding. 7. He stores up sound wisdom for the upright, He is a shield to those who walk in integrity.
These verses are often thrown out of the windows of our hearts when they conflict with our own desires. We are shown the right path but when it battles with our desires of anger, pride, greed, laziness, lust or stubbornness we lose the fear of God and move forward into calamity and sin. We lose our integrity among others because we don't choose discernment and the responsibility to walk with both. Discernement without integrity is nothing. But the first step in obtaining wisdom is to fear God and the consequences that come from not walking with discernment and integrity. (Verse 5)
So my friends, this was a little deep for a Friday but so much needed in the world today.
God bless,
Marty
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