Proverbs 22:17-21
17 “Listen” to the words of the wise; “apply” your heart to my instruction. 18 For it is good to “keep” these sayings in your heart and always “ready” on your lips. 19 I am teaching you today—yes, you— so you will trust in the Lord. 20 I have written thirty sayings for you, filled with advice and knowledge. 21 In this way, you may “know” the truth and take an accurate report to those who sent you. (Holy Bible, New Living Translation)
I have been troubled lately at how many people do not read their Bibles. I don’t know if I have too high of an expectation or if I am being judgmental (I hope neither), but I just think that if someone says they are a believer…a Christian, then they should read their Bible.
I know some people don’t know how, or where to begin because maybe they are a fairly new Christian and they need some guidance. Others probably have been a Christian for a longer time but never really had any help either. So, for them, I would be more understanding and give them a pass. But, for those who have been a Christian for a while, or a long time, then, honestly, I just don’t get it.
I was reading in Proverbs 22 today and the above verses stood out to me. There are many reasons why anyone should read the Bible but these verses clearly showed me something that is soooooooo beneficial to me and all others from intaking the Word of God-the Bible:
Advice, Knowledge, Trust and Truth!
Some very important and needed things for me and others everyday! Advice, Knowledge, Trust and Truth. Here’s the idea…”Listen to these words”, “apply my instruction”, “keep these sayings ready in your hearts and on your lips”…
“so you will Trust in the Lord”, “so you may know the truth”, “filled with Advice and knowledge”
We all need more faith and to trust more in the Lord, in who He is and what He can and will do in us and for us.
We all need to know what actually is “the” truth, so we can discern all the errors, fakes, counterfeits and deceptions that the world throws at us everyday.
We all need advice and knowledge on how to live each day.
The Bible tells us, if we will listen to it, keep it, apply it, then we can have all these things…but we must “INTAKE” the bible!!
READ YOUR BIBLE TODAY! You’ll be glad you did! God’s Word is Good!!!! 🙂
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