Those
Who
Listen
To
Instruction Will Prosper
Scripture
Proverbs
16
Observation
Have
you ever purposely stayed away from someone because you didn't want
to hear what you knew what you thought that they were going to tell
you?
I
can remember doing that at times with my former pastor Dr. Waylon B.
Moore when Kathy and I were new in our faith. There were a few times
when Kathy and I made some decisions and I was afraid at first to
share those decisions with him because I thought that he might
challenge those choices that we were making. Even though I knew very
well that he would challenge those decisions using God's Word and
that he would have our best interest in mind.
There
have been times in my life when I haven't listened to the godly
advice of my wife and I have made some decisions that were very
costly to our family. Those who listen to instruction will prosper.
You
and I are to speak truth to those we love. We are to give godly
counsel. It is not our place to judge, but it is our responsibility
to challenge a brother or sister in Christ when we see them heading
in the wrong direction.
What
is the difference between giving godly counsel or godly advice and
judging someone?
The
difference to me can be summed up in three words “our heart
attitude”.
If
you think that I have written certain blogs purposely aimed at you
then I must confess that you may be right. Kathy and I have family
and friends that are going through financial struggles, marriage
issues, drug and alcohol battles, health issues, and even recently
the sudden death of a loved one. … So guilty as charged.
As
I read my Bible everyday I come with an open heart asking God to show
me how to help the people that He has brought into my life.
And
if you are reading this blog then you happen to be one of those
people that God has placed in my life and He wants me to be concerned
about you.
Application
I
will continue to pray for and be concerned about the people that God
has placed in my life. … How about you?
Prayer
Heavenly
Father, help me to always speak the truth in love. Don't ever let me
judge someone because of what they are going through. I pray for
those who are mad at me or disappointed in me because they think that
my motive was to hurt them rather to help them. I pray that they are
able to walk in victory. I pray that they receive instruction and
help from someone and that they are able to walk in a close
relationship with You.
Daily
Bible Reading: Genesis 39,40,41; Luke 16; I added Psalm 16, Psalm
36; Proverbs 16
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