When God says...
"The wise in heart will receive commands, But a prating fool will fall." (Proverbs 10:8 NKJV)
He reveals the litmus test of being wise - obedient reception and faithful execution of God's commands, while a fool whines on his way to a disastrous plunge. The Amplified Bible puts it this way- "The wise in heart will accept and obey commandments, but the foolish of lips will fall headlong." (Proverbs 10:8 AMP)
God's commandments are not list of noes and don'ts to take away our joy. It is the guidepost on our path of life to keep us safe from dangers that can take away, not just our joy and our peace, but most of all our life, both temporal and eternal. Foolhardiness only brings lamentation and ruin, the place from which God saved us by His only Son dying in our stead. So that the moment we receive Jesus in our life to be our Lord and Savior, He apportions us His grace, His faith and His wisdom. By wisdom we embrace and do His commands. And, by resting in the grace of our Lord, fruit manifests in our life.
Let's meditate upon this passage: "Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people), Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil. Therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish, but understanding and firmly grasping what the will of the Lord is. (Ephesians 5:15-17 AMP)
And I say, AMEN!
Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries
(When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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