The mouth of the righteous speaketh wisdom, and his tongue talketh of judgment.
The law of his God is in his heart; none of his steps shall slide.
Psalm 37:30-31
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In the book of proverbs it says the beginning of wisdom is the fear of the Lord( Proverbs 1:7 ). A righteous man or woman fears the Lord and that reverence will show in the way he or she speaks. This comes through reading and getting deep in the Word. The Bible is not just a book you carry with you to church on Sunday, no it is so much more. It is everything we need, in fact the apostle Paul described it as a weapon( Ephesians 6:17 ) against our enemy the devil. Notice anytime Jesus spoke, it made people think. They either liked it or they didn't. The truth was those who didn't like it, most likely were doing what He was talking about. In verse 31 it says that law of his God is in his heart, none of his steps shall slide. So what does this mean? What this means is by having God's law in our hearts that a righteous man or woman steps won't slide. Now does this mean we won't make mistakes ? No,but it does mean we won't willfully sin. Even if you didn't mean to do something, it doesn't make it right. .
Friends God can help you from sliding into sin, in fact He can help you avoid altogether if you just ask. Remember as I said last night in my devotional God always provides a way out when temptation sticks its ugly head in( 1 Corinthians 10:13 ). Now as Christians does this mean we will live a perfect life no, but what this means is that if we stay in His Word daily, read it, study it, and apply it to our lives what a difference we will see. I know cause I see it everyday. God continues to mold me everyday and the process never ends. See that is the awesome part is the journey begins when you accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and continues till you go home to heaven. Then you get to spend eternity praising Him and spending forever with Him. I long for that day, until then I continue to fight the good fight in whatever way I can. So brothers and sisters in Christ I encourage you to sharing the gospel with this world. Don't be discouraged by those who reject it, but instead press on and run the race with patience.
For anyone reading this tonight who has not accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and personal Savior I invite you to do so. Ask Him into your heart and admit your a sinner in need of His forgiveness. Be real with Him and cast all your worries, doubts, and fears at His feet, the feet of mercy for He cares for you( 1 Peter 5:7 ). Repent of your old ways and find your identity in Jesus Christ( 2 Corinthians 5:17 ). Don't let your past or not being perfect get in your way( Psalm 103:12, Romans 3:23 ). Instead cast yourself upon His mercy( Luke 18:13 ). Remember He is waiting on you with arms wide open( John 3:16 ). In those arms you will find love( John 15:13 ), mercy( Romans 5:6-8 ), forgiveness( 1 John 1:9 ), and a grace that is sufficient( 2 Corinthians 12:9 ). Will you choose Him? Will you let Him set you free from the bonds of sin( John 8:36 )? I encourage you to do so. This is the single greatest choice you will ever make. It is a matter of life and death, life and death eternal( John 3:18 ). Don't wait, make the choice tonight( Matthew 24:36 ) !
God bless,
John W. Whybrew III <><
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