The testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7 God speaks to us through all He has created and all He has written. Psalm 19:7 is a prompt to consider the faithfulness of Scripture in moving us from ignorance to wisdom. This verse also affirms that the Lords self-revelation is sure - its dependable, durable, and trustworthy, similar to the term amen. Gods Word is the real thing and consistent with His character. But we all share a common setback. We arent just stubborn and hardhearted, were naive and foolish. Were simple. And the testimony of the Lord is so sure, it makes wise the simple. The word simple alludes to an open or unguarded mind- and simple people are easily led astray. A simple mind is like a house with the front and back doors wide open. An idea strolls in and is embraced without question. The simple mind cant discern what matters, because it doesnt have the capacity to feel the weight of what is wise and substantive vs light, fluffy and foolish. In contrast, a wise mind opens judiciously, discerns the value of ideas, and embraces godly wisdom. The testimony of the Lord is so sure, it can transform a foolish, vacillating, undiscerning person into a wise and stable one. Weve all been that deer- in- the-headlights kind of person, an easy mark for worldly thinking. But when Gods Word pours wisdom into our lives, it becomes evident in our comments, insights and understanding. Wisdom isnt related to intelligence, academic training, or even life experience. It comes from God, and He gives it generously to all who seek and ask. (Proverbs 8:17, James 1:5-8)
Posted on: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 14:16:59 +0000
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