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Written by Nick Secula
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Friday, 25 April 2008 |
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A wicked messenger falls into trouble, But a faithful ambassador brings health. Poverty and shame will come to him who disdains correction, But he who regards a rebuke will be honored. A desire accomplished is sweet to the soul, But it is an abomination to fools to depart from evil. Prov 13:17-19 (NKJV) Solomon certainly was a wise man. You remember God said he would grant a great blessing unto Solomon and Solomon asked for “an understanding heart” to guide God's people (1 Kings 3:4-9). Solomon certainly became wise but Solomon already was showing forth good judgment and understanding in his request for wisdom. Understanding there is a knowledge and wisdom that comes from God is the starting point of one becoming truly wise. |
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Failure To Pay Close Attention |
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Written by Nick Secula
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Tuesday, 15 April 2008 |
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"The high places were not removed from Israel. Nevertheless the heart of Asa was loyal all his days" (2 Chronicles 15:17). Consider these words from the pages of the second book of Chronicles. Asa was loyal all his days; yet, the writer sees fit to inform us that the high places in Israel still remained. Here's some words of thought from a popular daily devotional book: Asa was not completely obedient in the outward, visible areas of his life. He was obedient in what he considered the most important areas, but he was not entirely right. Beware of ever thinking, "Oh, that thing in my life doesn’t matter much." The fact that it doesn’t matter much to you may mean that it matters a great deal to God. Nothing should be considered a trivial matter by a child of God. How much longer are we going to prevent God from teaching us even one thing? But He keeps trying to teach us and He never loses patience. You say, "I know I am right with God"—yet the "high places" still remain in your life. There is still an area of disobedience. |
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