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Tuesday... The don'ts really do speak wisdom.


Proverbs 3:1-2 (NLT), "My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart. If you do this, you will live many years and your life will be satisfying."

Tuesday... The don'ts really do speak wisdom.

Now the wisdom commands that we read in the book of Proverbs in the Old Testament of the Bible are not necessarily there for God to see if we are going to obey Him. Yes obedience is a major part of our relationship with God but it also has great benefit for us personally.

Of course many do not like any commands. Just drive on the Interstate 15 or 11 and see how many people are obeying the speed limit.

The don'ts really do speak wisdom.


Proverbs 3:1-2 (NLT) says, "My child, never forget the things I have taught you. Store my commands in your heart. If you do this, you will live many years and your life will be satisfying." There is a personal benefit in obeying God's commands.

Did you notice the never in verse 1?

Verse 3 says, "Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart." Verse 4, "Then you will find favor with both God and people and you will earn a good reputation." That is very practical and wise.

Now let's go to the do nots, the don'ts in this chapter and see what a difference they will make in our life.

Verses 5-6 says, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take." That is one of my life do nots.

Verse 7, "Don't be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones."

Verses 11-12, "My child, don't reject the Lord's discipline, and don't be upset when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects in whom he delights."

Let me jump down to verse 27a and it says, "Do not withhold good from those who deserve it."

Verse 29a, "Don't plot harm against your neighbor."

Verse 30a, "Don't pick a fight without reason."

Now read the rest of those Proverbs and the benefits and wisdom in all of them.

And back to verses 1-2 in the Amplified Bible, "My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; for length of days and years of life [worth living] and tranquility and prosperity [the wholeness of life's blessings] they will add to you."

Yes, the don'ts in Proverbs really do speak wisdom. And keeping close to the speed limit on the Interstate Highways is also a very wise thing to do. Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

 





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