Wisdom and Knowledge
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
- Proverbs 1:7
Some people still think they can figure out this life on their own, but it is foolish to think that they can rely on their own understanding to live this gift of life God has designed.
I am not instructing you to turn off your mind and set yourself on autopilot. Christians sometimes think they need to disengage their brains to come to God. We all received knowledge about God that convinced us of our need for Him even when we didn’t understand.
What happens when we obey?
The Bible says, “All these blessings will come upon you and accompany you if you obey the Lord your God” (Deuteronomy 28:2).
Oh that this generation would learn the fear of the Lord! Is God merciful? Yes. Is He holy? Yes. Don’t despise His instruction; it is not free. In everything we are commanded to trust God and we ignore Him at our own peril. Will you trust Him today?
Lord, I don't want to be foolish and think I know what's best for my life. Help me to not rely on my own understanding of things, but to instead trust in you and you guide me. Teach me and instruct me Lord I am willing! Amen.
Further Reading
- Revelation 12:11-12
- Matthew 10:28
- Deuteronomy 28:2
