Illustration:It is true that most Christians leave their Christianity at the alter and live like unbelievers. Even the Bible stands testimony for categorizing people as wise men and foolish men. We don’t have to really look outside for these people reside within us. It is by our convenience we lead our Christian life, as if we are Christians, “By demand” and “On Demand” basis. We all glorify the basis tenets in church, but when we are tested for practice, we are the biggest failures. It is simple to read a Christian life, but complex to lead one.
We see ourselves brushing, combing and dressing in front of the mirror everyday. We are pleased with our outward look but when we look inwardly we are in a complete mess. We are like antique clocks that keep ticking but our hands don’t move. Proverbially speaking, our Christian instruction manual, our spiritual reference guide is like stories meant to be “Read Aloud”. As we meditate on Proverbs Chapter 4, we must seek the Lord, so that we live by His instruction, His wisdom, and that we may listen, understand and accept His path to everlasting life
Proverbs 4
Wisdom Is Supreme
1 Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.
3 When I was a boy in my father's house, still tender, and an only child of my mother,
4 he taught me and said, "Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live.
5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them.
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.
7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
8 Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.
9 She will set a garland of grace on your head and present you with a crown of splendor."
10 Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.
11 I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.
12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.
13 Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.
14 Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil men.
15 Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way.
16 For they cannot sleep till they do evil; they are robbed of slumber till they make someone fall.
17 They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
19 But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.
20 My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words.
21 Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart;
22 for they are life to those who find them and health to a man's whole body.
23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
24 Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
25 Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you.
26 Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm.
27 Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.
Prayer: Lord I thank thee, for coming into my life. Lord there is so little I know about Your wondrous deeds, Your sacrifices and Your Holy word. Lord give me eyes so that I may see, give me ears so that I may hear, give me a mind so that I may learn, give me a heart so that I may understand, give me the courage so that I may overcome all my barriers and live in the free will of the Lord. Lord, sanctify me, cleanse me, fill me with your Holy Spirit. Mould me and make me as per your will Lord. Darkened are my paths by evil spirit, I stumble and fall, as I do not the path of righteousness, yet you have lifted me. Lord your words are life and health to those who find them. Lord help us to guard the wellspring of life. Lord help us to keep clean our words and deeds and never to swerve in evil path but to step firmly on the paths laid by you Lord. Lord let not the wisdom forsake me, but let it crown my head as a present to you. Lord have mercy and grant us peace in Your way. Amen
We see ourselves brushing, combing and dressing in front of the mirror everyday. We are pleased with our outward look but when we look inwardly we are in a complete mess. We are like antique clocks that keep ticking but our hands don’t move. Proverbially speaking, our Christian instruction manual, our spiritual reference guide is like stories meant to be “Read Aloud”. As we meditate on Proverbs Chapter 4, we must seek the Lord, so that we live by His instruction, His wisdom, and that we may listen, understand and accept His path to everlasting life
Proverbs 4
Wisdom Is Supreme
1 Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.
2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching.
3 When I was a boy in my father's house, still tender, and an only child of my mother,
4 he taught me and said, "Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live.
5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them.
6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.
7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.
8 Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you.
9 She will set a garland of grace on your head and present you with a crown of splendor."
10 Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many.
11 I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths.
12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble.
13 Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life.
14 Do not set foot on the path of the wicked or walk in the way of evil men.
15 Avoid it, do not travel on it; turn from it and go on your way.
16 For they cannot sleep till they do evil; they are robbed of slumber till they make someone fall.
17 They eat the bread of wickedness and drink the wine of violence.
18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.
19 But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble.
20 My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words.
21 Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart;
22 for they are life to those who find them and health to a man's whole body.
23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.
24 Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips.
25 Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you.
26 Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm.
27 Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.
Prayer: Lord I thank thee, for coming into my life. Lord there is so little I know about Your wondrous deeds, Your sacrifices and Your Holy word. Lord give me eyes so that I may see, give me ears so that I may hear, give me a mind so that I may learn, give me a heart so that I may understand, give me the courage so that I may overcome all my barriers and live in the free will of the Lord. Lord, sanctify me, cleanse me, fill me with your Holy Spirit. Mould me and make me as per your will Lord. Darkened are my paths by evil spirit, I stumble and fall, as I do not the path of righteousness, yet you have lifted me. Lord your words are life and health to those who find them. Lord help us to guard the wellspring of life. Lord help us to keep clean our words and deeds and never to swerve in evil path but to step firmly on the paths laid by you Lord. Lord let not the wisdom forsake me, but let it crown my head as a present to you. Lord have mercy and grant us peace in Your way. Amen
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