Listening saves
But whoever listens to me will dwell safely, and will be secure without fear of evil.
Proverbs 1:33
Proverbs speaks of wisdom and the importance of it in our daily life. The word 'me' in the verse today means 'wisdom'.
What is wisdom?
1 Corinthians 1:24 says that Christ is the wisdom of God.
He is the word of God, hence His words are wisdom.
When we listen carefully and obey to do what it says, we will dwell safely, we will not make mistakes in the flesh, and thus end in trouble.
God's word protects us from getting into unnecessary trouble and pain.
God's word gives wisdom to be content, to be humble, gentle, loving. All these attributes makes us avoid troubles and struggles.
Secondly listening to wisdom gives us peace. We walk peacefully knowing that we have followed and obeyed His word.
God's word never gets us into suffering, it only takes us out of suffering.
Hence listening and obeying His word, we can be rest assured that all things will work for good.
Listen to wisdom, listen to Christ, listen to His words and enjoy His promises.
What is wisdom?
1 Corinthians 1:24 says that Christ is the wisdom of God.
He is the word of God, hence His words are wisdom.
When we listen carefully and obey to do what it says, we will dwell safely, we will not make mistakes in the flesh, and thus end in trouble.
God's word protects us from getting into unnecessary trouble and pain.
God's word gives wisdom to be content, to be humble, gentle, loving. All these attributes makes us avoid troubles and struggles.
Secondly listening to wisdom gives us peace. We walk peacefully knowing that we have followed and obeyed His word.
God's word never gets us into suffering, it only takes us out of suffering.
Hence listening and obeying His word, we can be rest assured that all things will work for good.
Listen to wisdom, listen to Christ, listen to His words and enjoy His promises.