This was to good not to share the rest....Wisdom includes ability to discern the character of others. Solomon knew his son must be a good judge of men to be a good king. He had just written, “Most men will proclaim every one his own goodness: but a faithful man who can find?” (Pr 20:6). Rather than reading resumes and listening to testimonies, wise men measure a man’s conduct. Consider how Solomon measured men. He wrote, “I went by the field of the slothful” (Pr 24:30). He did not read the man’s resume or interview him. He visually observed the man’s estate and analyzed it to know his character (Pr 24:31-32). He concluded the man enjoyed sleeping more than working and would be financially ruined soon (Pr 24:33-34). What will happen when Proverbs-trained men or women inspect your life? It will not matter what you say, for they do not listen – they look. Think financially or professionally. Do you have savings from each year of your life? Do you have a transferable skill? Are you debt-free? Are you earning two times your age? Do you have the highest credit rating? Have you mentored or sponsored others to the same success? Self-examination is painful! But it is better for you to make the assessment than someone else! What will you do today to be pure and right financially or professionally? And while you are at it – consider your marriage, your weight, the trunk of your car, your walk with God, your role in the church, your number of friends, the training of your children, knowledge of the Bible, the cleanliness and organization of your home, etc.
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 23:50:49 +0000