"Good understanding gains favor,
But the way of the unfaithful is hard" (v. 15).
But the way of the unfaithful is hard" (v. 15).
Good understanding implies not just natural, but spiritual understanding as well. And it gains favor in all aspects of the word - with God and man.
Jesus' wisdom and understanding was acknowledged, as was the link to favor...
Where does this come from?
Also, Psalm 111 gives us some instruction:
Jesus' wisdom and understanding was acknowledged, as was the link to favor...
"And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man" (Luke 2:52)
Where does this come from?
"And we know that the Son of God has come and has given us an understanding, that we may know Him who is true; and we are in Him who is true, in His Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God and eternal life" (1 John 5:20).
Also, Psalm 111 gives us some instruction:
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom;
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever" (v. 10).
A good understanding have all those who do His commandments.
His praise endures forever" (v. 10).
These two verses, in context, show us how important it is to have a relationship with Christ that permits His coming to us with understanding AND the importance of our fear of the Lord and obedience to His commands.
The second part of this Proverb ("But the way of the unfaithful is hard") gains clarity because we know how hard it is to live with bad understanding. It is the root of so many of the issues we have with God and man.
When we truly understand Who God is and what He desires of us, this understanding will increase our favor. When we are not faithful to know Him, fear Him and obey Him, we misunderstand His purposes for and in us, and our way is hard. We lose favor.
Grow in intimacy with the Lord. Fear and obey Him. And watch your favor grow.
The second part of this Proverb ("But the way of the unfaithful is hard") gains clarity because we know how hard it is to live with bad understanding. It is the root of so many of the issues we have with God and man.
When we truly understand Who God is and what He desires of us, this understanding will increase our favor. When we are not faithful to know Him, fear Him and obey Him, we misunderstand His purposes for and in us, and our way is hard. We lose favor.
Grow in intimacy with the Lord. Fear and obey Him. And watch your favor grow.
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