— Proverbs 8:1-4 — Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice? At the highest point along the way, where the paths meet, she takes her stand; beside the gate leading into the city, at the entrance, she cries aloud: To you, O people, I call out; I raise my voice to all mankind. __________________________ Wisdom calls out to us. Apparently, so does folly (Proverbs 9:12-15). Their methods of communication are similar — they sit in public places shouting their advice to all who will listen. The difference between them is what they say and the hearts they connect with. Those who are inclined toward God — who love him and do his will — will hear the voice of wisdom and respond. Those who have little depth and no desire for God — who cant see beyond themselves and the present moment — will hear the voice of folly and respond. Two voices, two kinds of hearts; as a result, two very drastically different journeys. Which voice will we choose to trust? The question is more complicated than it seems. It doesnt involve just a single choice but rather a series of choices every day, and sometimes folly imitates wisdom. But prayer, patience and a commitment to truth will reveal the difference and give us the discipline and courage to choose well. Hearts that crave wisdom will choose the right voice.
Posted on: Tue, 04 Mar 2014 22:30:06 +0000
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