"The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair; for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young; let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance; for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. The fear of The LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." Proverbs 1:1-7 (NIV)
King Solomon was the wisest man ever (2 Chronicles 1:11-12), and he chose to share his wisdom with the people within the thirty-one proverbs which he wrote. The purpose of the proverbs was to help the people gain wisdom and discipline, to gain understanding and a prudent life. To help them do that which was right, just, and fair as they went about their daily activities and in their dealings with others.
Solomon prayed for wisdom and knowledge so that he could do a good job as king leading God's people. (2 Chronicles 1:10) He wanted to help the people by giving them some good examples and words of wisdom to live by. We could learn a lot from Solomon, not only from the proverbs which he wrote, but also from his prayerful concern for others and his purpose for sharing. His motives had nothing to do with personal gain. He had a sincere love for others. We need to pray that we would develop that type of love for others. Jesus said that we should love others as we love ourselves. (Matthew 22:39, Mark 12:31, and Luke 10:27) If we love The Lord, then we should love and help His people. To truly love and live a Godly life, we must do things which benefit someone other than ourselves. As we treat others, we are doing that to God. (Matthew 25:40) We should do that which is right, just, and fair, and that which is a blessing to others. Solomon was blessed beyond what he asked for because his purpose was to be a blessing to others. He who blesses others shall himself also be blessed. (Proverbs 11:25)
Showing posts with label discipline. Show all posts
Showing posts with label discipline. Show all posts
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Friday, November 30, 2012
Get The Truth Wisdom Discipline And Understanding
"Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding." Proverbs 23:23 (NIV)
King Solomon said obtain the truth at whatever cost, and never give it up at any price. Get The Truth and in all of your "getting" be sure to also get wisdom, get discipline, and get understanding.
Jesus, The Christ, is The Truth. (John 14:6) The beginning of wisdom is knowing and fearing The Lord. (Psalms 111:10 & Proverbs 9:10) Letting Jesus into your life is the best thing you can do. Knowledge without wisdom and understanding is useless. Just knowing a bunch of facts is useless unless one understands the significance of the facts and is able to apply them in the appropriate situation. Just knowing who Jesus is, is not enough. We must believe in Him, seek Him, and obey Him. The devil and his demons know who He is. (James 2:19) Once we get it we must do something with it. Applying the wisdom and understanding is where discipline come in. Sustained effort is necessary to exercise our faith. Faith and belief without work is useless. (James 2:20 & 26)
King Solomon said obtain the truth at whatever cost, and never give it up at any price. Get The Truth and in all of your "getting" be sure to also get wisdom, get discipline, and get understanding.
Jesus, The Christ, is The Truth. (John 14:6) The beginning of wisdom is knowing and fearing The Lord. (Psalms 111:10 & Proverbs 9:10) Letting Jesus into your life is the best thing you can do. Knowledge without wisdom and understanding is useless. Just knowing a bunch of facts is useless unless one understands the significance of the facts and is able to apply them in the appropriate situation. Just knowing who Jesus is, is not enough. We must believe in Him, seek Him, and obey Him. The devil and his demons know who He is. (James 2:19) Once we get it we must do something with it. Applying the wisdom and understanding is where discipline come in. Sustained effort is necessary to exercise our faith. Faith and belief without work is useless. (James 2:20 & 26)
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Punished To Help Us Repent
"Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest, and repent." Revelation 3:19 (NIV)
During his vision John was told to write the church in Laodicea, the lukewarm church, about their shortcomings. He was also told the write that God rebukes and disciplines those that He loves, and that they should be earnest and repent.
God will chastise and punish us for doing wrong to correct us and to get us to do right because He loves us. Just as our earthly parents spanked us when we were wrong because they loved us and wanted us to do right in the future. Sometimes God allows bad things to happen to us because of our disobedience. He loves us and wants us to repent and turn from our sinful ways.
During his vision John was told to write the church in Laodicea, the lukewarm church, about their shortcomings. He was also told the write that God rebukes and disciplines those that He loves, and that they should be earnest and repent.
God will chastise and punish us for doing wrong to correct us and to get us to do right because He loves us. Just as our earthly parents spanked us when we were wrong because they loved us and wanted us to do right in the future. Sometimes God allows bad things to happen to us because of our disobedience. He loves us and wants us to repent and turn from our sinful ways.
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