When God says...
“A wise man fears and departs from evil, But a fool rages and is self-confident. The simple inherit folly, But the prudent are crowned with knowledge.” (Proverbs 14:16, 18 NKJV)
He gives another, contrasting features between the wise and the fool. When a man stumbles upon the camp of the wicked and out of his holy fear to be separated from the presence of God departs from it quickly - he is wise. He neither lingers nor peeks on it. Out of his wise character he knows the cost of dancing around the devil's campfire, which is a trap. His eternal life is at stake. His crown of knowledge empowers him to reign over his destiny to dwell in the house of The Lord forever.
While a fool rages in his arrogance and rebellion, he plunges straight down the torrents of foolhardiness. As he inherits folly, he suffers from his afflictions until he comes to his senses and calls upon The Lord. Yes, he still has hope. His only hope is to snap out of madness, cry before God and receive the Lordship of Jesus. It is written: "Some were fools through their sinful ways, and because of their iniquities suffered affliction; they loathed any kind of food, and they drew near to the gates of death. Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. (Psalm 107:17-19 ESV)
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 point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.)
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