What a glorious description! What a noble ambition! Can a man or woman achieve this level of success in life? Yes! Dear reader, do you see the blessing here? It is an incredible privilege to be taught how to obtain this kind of honor and blessing. This is the highest measure and standard for a person’s life. You can learn right now how to achieve it. You first want to find favor in the sight of God and man. And if you are also known for good understanding, it is that much better. The proverb describes being blessed and preferred by God and men and having the reputation for wisdom and discretion. These are great goals, and the book of Proverbs teaches how you may obtain them (Pr 3:1-3). Samuel and Jesus both grew in favor with God and men (I Sam 2:26; Luke 2:52). They both thought it was an important goal, and they adjusted their lives accordingly. You want to follow these two holy examples – love of God and love of neighbor – you will achieve both goals. Joseph behaved so well that Potiphar, his Egyptian slave owner, put all his assets totally under his care (Gen 39:1-6). When thrown unjustly in jail, he earned the same approval of the jailor (Gen 39:21). And when Pharaoh needed a wise and prudent man to oversee the preservation of the whole nation, he could think only of Joseph (Gen 41:38-45). David behaved so well all Israel loved him and his name was much set by (I Sam 18). King Darius planned to promote Daniel over the whole empire for his excellent spirit (Dan 6:3); even his enemies could no find no fault or error in him (Dan 6:4). Mordecai was great among the Jews and accepted of the multitude of his brethren (Es 10:3). What is your life? Are you merely working, raising a family, getting older, and heading to the grave? Or is it even less than this sorry description? Or do the lofty ideals of this proverb attract you? Apply yourself to them today. True greatness is before you. To have God and man’s approval and blessing now is precious by itself, but approval of God now will also result in His approval later, which is far better.
Posted on: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 10:12:07 +0000
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