Our choices reflect our intelligence and reveal
our hearts. What we choose today affects our life in
the future. Our future will show what we have in mind
and heart today. It’s a simple and clear principle of
sowing and reaping. What we will reap in the future
will surely uncover what we sow today. As we ponder
these things, it warns us not to take the risk of
making questionable choices in life. Making decision
is sensitive and critical. We need the help of God.
It’s a wise move to consider the will of God in
making decision. We must submit our will to Him and
trust the Lord for our future. He can give the best of
everything for His children. On the other hand, it’s
so risky for us to follow the inclination of our
deceitful heart. We should not let our old man to have
a part or to control our mind in making decisions for
our future.
Our Heavenly Father wants us to have a well-lived
life for His honor and glory. As a father to his
children, God wants us to listen to His counsel and
obey Him with love. He knows the future and holds our
future. God wants us to become obedient to His words
and enjoy His abundant blessings as we serve Him and
wait for the coming of our Lord and Savior Jesus
Christ.
Proverbs chapter 4 is a very relevant part of the
Scriptures where we can find great help on how to make
good and godly choices for our spiritual advancement.
God has a special plan for everyone this Year 2004. We
strongly believe that the only way we could fulfill
God’s blessed will is by hearing and obeying His Word
consistently in the fear of God. The best way to start
is to consider James 1:21, Wherefore lay aside all
filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive
with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to
save your souls.
(I) We Need Wisdom
Proverbs 4:1-11
-Father’s wisdom vs1-4
-The value of wisdom vs5-7
-The blessings of wisdom vs8-13
(II) Avoid The Path Of The Wicked
Proverbs 4:14-17, 19
-The way of evil men vs14-17
-The way of darkness v19
(III) Choose The Path Of The Just
Proverbs 4:11-14
-Prosperous path v12
-Bright path v18
May these lessons grow in us as we take the path of
the just and experience the abiding presence of the
Lord. Our spiritual growth and fruitfulness depend on
how we treasure and how we apply Bible principles in
our every day life. We should not also forget all the
warnings we have heard so that our true purpose of
life will not be derailed, but be continually
fulfilled as we walk in the path of righteousness.
Lastly, fear of God is the key to sound wisdom, and
right choice is a fruit of Spirit-filled mind.
