Taking a Walk Thru Proverbs

Revering God

Proverbs 3:7 New Living Translation

“Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.”

            This chapter speaks of trusting in the Lord. In light of that we are told not to think too highly of ourselves. Now that doesn’t mean we’re supposed to think of ourselves as lower than a snake’s belly. We just don’t need to be too impressed with ourselves. In and of ourselves we are nothing and have nothing of any eternal value. In a world where I’m OK – You’re OK we must realize whom I am comparing man to. God is infinite and all-powerful. Our wisdom is negligible compared to that of our Creator. The devil wants you to think you can make a go this alone without God’s help. The devil lies. Without God in our lives we are walking dead men and women.

            As I have shared before, fearing the Lord isn’t being afraid of him. Granted, living an evil life would give you something significant to be afraid of, but I am speaking of revering God. Being in awe of him. That is the type of fear scripture speaks of. Then we must allow our reverence of the Lord to enable us to continuously turn 180 degrees away from all evil. We aren’t to simply turn away, but to walk away, perhaps even run.

            Man seems to think he is capable of reaching the true understanding of reality all on his or her own without any dependence upon God or his revelation. This reeks of arrogance. Until man realizes he is nothing without God’s involvement in his life he will forever be a slave to his own sinful desires. We’re not asked to be perfect, only pliable. Have a teachable spirit and seek his face daily asking that the Lord lead you to the place where you will become the best youyou can be for God. Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!

Resources: The Life Application Study Bible; www.biblegateway.com; The NIV Study Bible Notes and Reformation Study Bible.