God Is Teaching, Are We Listening?

Good Morning!! At some point, we've all had to receive some difficult instruction, that made life better,...though hard to follow. No one I know, like to be told what to do, or not do for that matter. But the instruction that the writer here speaks of, is the godly way of true wisdom,...and therefore, is key to pleasing God. The writer observes elsewhere that the way of a fool is right in his own eyes: but he that hearkens to counsel is wise (12:15). While it is our natural tendency to become defensive, when counsel is offered for our life, it is only the fool who convinces himself that his own ideas are always best.

Listen to my instruction and be wise; do not disregard it. For those who find me find life and receive favor from the Lord.—Proverbs 8:33,35 (NIV)

Wisdom, is not knowing all the answers yourself, but hearing and implementing the wise and faithful counsel of God's Word. The one who finds genuine wisdom is walking in the favor of the Lord. So ask yourself; Is your life pleasing to the Lord? Are you listening and submitting to God's Word? Or are you refusing God's perfect and favorable ways for the foolishness of your own philosophy, ambition, and desire?

Don't just listen to instruction, but hear it! Apply it, don't refuse it, put it into practice through out your life,
...be wise.

Holy Spirit, don't allow us to fool ourselves. God speaks to us, through the people around us,...help us not only hear, but do. Amen.

"Genuine love is not just a feeling,...it's a decision to endure, even if others don't understand why."