JMD Devotional 131 Proverbs Fail Safe System
Any cult can take a verse out of context and build a whole doctrine around it; but wise counsel suggests the 'law of three'; which states that any major principle should be presented in the scriptures at least three times before Christians should be dogmatic about it. Like getting a memo with a word underlined three times indicates "I REALLY MEAN IT!"
What do these Proverbs say about human discernment?
12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.
3: 7 Be not wise in your own eyes; reverently fear and worship the Lord and turn [entirely] away from evil.
9:9 Give instruction to a wise man and he will be yet wiser; teach a righteous man (one upright and in right standing with God) and he will increase in learning.
21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs and tries the hearts.
I believe the implication is that our judgment is fallible and we are prone to be blind to our own folly. The safety net for this handicap is to have accountability, a second set of eyes, objective people to serve as sounding boards. The more important an issue is; the more thoroughly we should check ourselves on it.
11:14 Where no wise guidance is, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
The greatest folly is for a Christian to think that they don't need the Church. Any person can be deceived; but Satan is limited and cannot defeat the overall work of the Church; we have the counsel of all who have gone before us; and multitudes of those currently with us; if only our pride will permit us to receive it.
Dear God,
When dealing with people is difficult the last thing I want to do is deal with more people; it is like I already know what they are going to say about most situations; but that is my dysfunction speaking. People are not obstacles for me to avoid; they are the crown of your creation! People are souls to be cherished and nurtured; they have experience and wisdom to be treasured. Please help me untwist my attitude, and overcome my reluctance to be connected and vulnerable; help me to yield to your wisdom in matters clearly commanded that sometimes don't make sense close-up. May I love the Church Jesus Christ suffered to establish, and be active in it.
Amen
All (but*) quotes are from The Amplified Bible, published by
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Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation
*New International Version (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
**Scripture taken from The Message. Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group. (Eugene Peterson's easy-to-read, contemporary Scripture translation)
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What do these Proverbs say about human discernment?
12:15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who listens to counsel is wise.
3: 7 Be not wise in your own eyes; reverently fear and worship the Lord and turn [entirely] away from evil.
9:9 Give instruction to a wise man and he will be yet wiser; teach a righteous man (one upright and in right standing with God) and he will increase in learning.
21:2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs and tries the hearts.
I believe the implication is that our judgment is fallible and we are prone to be blind to our own folly. The safety net for this handicap is to have accountability, a second set of eyes, objective people to serve as sounding boards. The more important an issue is; the more thoroughly we should check ourselves on it.
11:14 Where no wise guidance is, the people fall, but in the multitude of counselors there is safety.
The greatest folly is for a Christian to think that they don't need the Church. Any person can be deceived; but Satan is limited and cannot defeat the overall work of the Church; we have the counsel of all who have gone before us; and multitudes of those currently with us; if only our pride will permit us to receive it.
Dear God,
When dealing with people is difficult the last thing I want to do is deal with more people; it is like I already know what they are going to say about most situations; but that is my dysfunction speaking. People are not obstacles for me to avoid; they are the crown of your creation! People are souls to be cherished and nurtured; they have experience and wisdom to be treasured. Please help me untwist my attitude, and overcome my reluctance to be connected and vulnerable; help me to yield to your wisdom in matters clearly commanded that sometimes don't make sense close-up. May I love the Church Jesus Christ suffered to establish, and be active in it.
Amen
All (but*) quotes are from The Amplified Bible, published by
the Lockman Foundation. (AMP)
Copyright © 1954, 1958, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1987 by The Lockman Foundation
*New International Version (NIV)
Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by International Bible Society
**Scripture taken from The Message. Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002. Used by permission of NavPress Publishing Group. (Eugene Peterson's easy-to-read, contemporary Scripture translation)
If you know of someone who would like to subscribe to
my daily devotional, please forward.
jamesdinsmore_32907@yahoo.com
Short, concise, thought-provoking.
More features:
My Poetry
http://saintjamespoetry.blog.com/
(Some) of my Devotionals
http://recoverydevotional.blogspot.com/
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