“Whoso keepeth the law is a wise son: But he that is a companion of riotous men shameth his father.” (Proverbs 28:7 KJV)
What we value in our hearts and the company we keep matter much. It shapes the kind of person we become. It also positions the trajectory of our life's destiny. This passage reveals that it is not the one who studies the law, which is the Word of God, who is wise. Rather, it is the one who KEEPS and VALUES God's holy and written Word in his heart. Only by His Word rooted in us, we become wise. And, wisdom is essential for choosing the right circle to hang out with and the company we walk with in our life's journey.
This passage also warns that to be in the company of riotous people; the drunkards; gluttons; immoral persons; the lazy crowd; sluggards; light, superficial and worthless mob with no depth in character, bring shame to those who love us most. They are influences for ungodly lifestyles. They lead you to destruction.
So, this brings to light and remembrance the Lord's divine intent and plan for us to be wise and be blessed. God blesses us not just to give honor to those who raise us to become who we are. His intent is to make things go well in our lives, flourishing and thriving like a tree planted by the river. As children of the Most High God in Christ Jesus by faith, we are given this reminder and promise: “Children, obey your parents because you belong to the Lord, for this is the right thing to do. “Honor your father and mother.” This is the first commandment with a promise: If you honor your father and mother, “things will go well for you, and you will have a long life on the earth.”” (Ephesians 6:1-3 NLT)
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.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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.)
Partners For Christ Ministries, INC
P. O. Box 773716
Ocala, FL 34477
Touching lives in Cambodia, The Philippines, The Middle East, The USA, and... other countries.
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