Today’s Bible readings are 1 Samuel 24:1-25:44, John 10:22-42, Psalm 116:1-19, & Proverbs 15:20-21
Proverbs 15:20-21
20 Sensible children bring joy to their father; foolish
children despise their mother. 21 Foolishness brings joy to
those with no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path.
How many of you have ever heard somebody make the comment: “You
may as well have fun. You only live once.” That is the comment that people make
as they continue down the path of destruction. That kind of thinking may bring
momentary pleasure but in the end it will result in bitter sorrow.
I have noticed a huge bend toward this attitude. Many people
justify their negative behavior by saying that they are doing it to have fun.
This is what this proverb is speaking about. Foolishness brings joy to those
with NO SENSE.
As Christians, our lives are significantly different from
others. Sometimes people tell us we need to try new things so that we can share
in their fun. Really, they just want us to share in their misery. Misery loves
company. Also, the way our brain works, if everybody is doing it then it must
be alright; even if our conscience convicts us of it.
I love that this proverb also says that a sensible person
keeps on the right path. Many things will try to pull you off the right path.
DON”T FALL FOR IT!!!
1. Keep on the right path of going to church.
Church is important. Many say that you don’t have to go to
church to be a Christian. My question in reply to that is: “Why wouldn’t a
Christian want to go to church?”
· Jesus died for the Church.
· Jesus is building His Church.
· Jesus is returning for His Church.
The sensible thing is to commit to a local church & help
fulfill the vision of that local church as shared through the pastor. This is
what God has ordained to be the pattern in which He will reach the world.
2. Keep on the right path of giving.
Giving matters. It is an expression of love. Many think that
giving means that you will have less. I can say that is a lie. The reason I
have all that I have is because of a faithful God who has blessed me as a
result of our giving. There is no doubt in my mind about this.
Giving also keeps me walking in love. As I give, I allow
love to work in me. I love what one preacher said: “You can give without
loving, but you cannot love without giving.”
3. Keep on the right path of sexual purity.
Somebody just mentioned to my wife this past week: “Why do
you stress marriage so much. People do just fine without it.” How far from the
truth that really is. Studies have been conducted by Focus on the Family that
proves everything is more meaning & fulfilling in marriage. Marriage is the
best way to go. One man & one woman for one lifetime!!!
With all the evidence to support these points, how could one
chose to do it any other way? The answer: only a fool would. Be ye wise
& not a fool in Jesus name!
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