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Do You Ever Stray From The Words of Knowledge?

Do You Ever Stray From The Words of Knowledge?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who do not stray from the words of knowledge. In Jesus’s name, amen.

Some people are reluctant to take advice. Ever met one of these close-minded individuals?

Morally relativistic people do not want to be judged. They often believe there are no standards by which they can judge others. For many of these people, the Bible is no longer a standard to be believed, let alone lived by.

Proverbs 19:27 (ESV) warns against ignoring godly instruction.

“Cease to hear instruction, my son,
and you will stray from the words of knowledge.”

It is very easy to get off track. Take a few minutes to read Scripture aloud. This verse is about hearing instruction.

Romans 10:17 (ESV) says,

“So faith comes from hearing,
and hearing through the word of Christ.”

Listen to God’s Word. Do not stray from the words of knowledge.

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Will The Purpose of the Lord Stand?

Will The Purpose of the Lord Stand?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who know the purpose of the Lord will stand. In Jesus’s name, amen.

Almost everyone makes plans. Families have vacation plans, financial plans, daily, weekly, and annual plans. In business, there are strategic plans, master plans, and more.

Proverbs 19:21 (ESV) is about man’s plans in light of the Lord’s purpose.

“Many are the plans in the mind of a man,
but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.”

Anything can happen to interrupt a person’s plans. In a moment, things can change. It is okay to dream and plan. Yet, always be mindful that the Lord is in control. His purpose will prevail.

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Do You Listen to Advice and Accept Instruction?

Do You Listen to Advice and Accept Instruction?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who listen to advice and accept instruction. In Jesus’s name, amen.

King Solomon repeats and idea that individuals need to listen to advice and accept instruction. That doesn’t mean from just anyone. Who one listens to and accepts instruction from makes all the difference. That is where discernment becomes essential.

The second part of the Proverbs 19:20 (ESV) explains what the payoff is when someone listens and accepts the right advice and instruction.

“Listen to advice and accept instruction,
that you may gain wisdom in the future.”

Taking advice and instruction based on biblical principles will help any individual gain wisdom.

Search scripture for answers to life’s problems.

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Do You Know Someone Who Lies?

Do You Know Someone Who Lies?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who tell the truth. In Jesus’s name, amen.

A person who testifies in a court of law is obligated to tell the truth. Knowingly lying under oath is a very serious offense called “perjury.”

Proverbs 19:9 (ESV) is about a false witness.

“A false witness will not go unpunished,
and he who breathes out lies will perish.”

For those caught in the act of giving false testimony, there can be stiff penalties.

In God’s economy, the one who breathes out lies will perish.

Yet, God can provide a way when there seems no way.

Change evil ways. Repent of lying. Make amends.

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Do You Have a Close Friend?

Do You Have a Close Friend?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who have a close friend. In Jesus’s name, amen.

Some people are fair weather friends. These companions will be around when times are good, but will abandon when times turn bad or become hard. Hopefully, you have friends that will go above and beyond and will be committed when you are having difficulties.

Proverbs 18:24 (ESV) is about the difference between companions and a true friend.

“A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.”

Are you the kind of friend who sticks close?

Hopefully, you have at least one good friend who will stick close.

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Do You Acquire and Seek Knowledge?

Do You Acquire and Seek Knowledge?

Dear Lord, I pray for wisdom for those who acquire and seek knowledge. In Jesus’s name, amen.

How do you make decisions?

Before making a decision, consider what Scripture says in Proverbs 18:15 (ESV).

“An intelligent heart acquires knowledge,
and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge.”

Consider what the notes for verses 18:15-19 say in the English Standard Version, published by Crossway.

“These proverbs could be applied to many settings in life, though here they seem to be particularly focused on a courtroom setting. In hearing a case, one should see with one’s heart (Hb. leb, “reason, emotions, and will) to acquire knowledge, and likewise with one’s ear to listen carefully to what is being said, for that is the way that the wise (person) seeks knowledge.”

In both cases, the aim is knowledge. Trust God to provide the knowledge you need.

The next time you make a decision won’t you listen with your heart and ears?

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