Wisdom or Folly

By Paula Williamson, guest writer

Living in the age of Social Media gives us the experience of hearing all kinds of opinions. Everybody has one, and some stink worse than others. Someone once told me that the highest form of pride is exalting what one thinks over what God says. Let that sink in. When I began aligning my thinking with the Word of God, my life and heart began to change. I became happy and content in my own skin.

It Is Written

PROVERBS 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.

PSALM 119:9 How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word.

PROVERBS 3:5-6 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; ⁶ in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

PROVERBS12:15 The way of fools seems right to them, but the wise listen to advice.

Wise Instructions

If all else fails, read the directions. Scripture has been around for over 3,000 years. Opinions and fads come and go, but God’s Word remains forever, guarding our hearts and minds and instructing us in wisdom for life. If you haven’t read it, try it!

Prayer

Lord, Your word is secure in the heavens, and You have kept it for over 3.000 years. We cannot say that about much of the words spoken today or the promises made. Help us to read, meditate on, and live out Your words in the world today.

Takeaway

God’s Word contains life and wisdom.