The Daily Fountain Devotional Monday, August 29, 2022
The Daily Fountain Devotional Monday, August 29, 2022
Monday, August 29, 2022
TOPIC: THE PRINCIPLES OF GOOD LIVING
TEXT: Proverbs 3:27-4:9
27 Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it. 28 Say not unto thy neighbour, Go, and come again, and to morrow I will give; when thou hast it by thee. 29 Devise not evil against thy neighbour, seeing he dwelleth securely by thee. 30 Strive not with a man without cause, if he have done thee no harm.
31 Envy thou not the oppressor, and choose none of his ways. 32 For the froward is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous. 33 The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just. 34 Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly. 35 The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.
Proverbs 4:9
9 She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.
The Daily Fountain Devotional Monday, August 29, 2022
INTRODUCTION TEXT
Wisdom is the application of the knowledge of God's word. To live comfortably in a perverted society requires wisdom. Many ungodly characters abound daily to shake one's faith in God. Solomon explained some basic principles derived from wisdom which aim to encourage good living of mankind in the society. They include: (1) Do not withhold good (vv 27-28). (2) Do not devise evil (vv. 29-30). (3) Do not envy (vv. 31-32). The implications of these principles are shown in verses 33-35. This shows that wisdom is security and we will live peacefully if we carefully follow these principles.
Solomon also enjoined the young to desire wisdom and set themselves on the road to grace and glory (4:5-9)
Christians are also instructed in these principles. We must lend to those in need and do good to all men (Gal. 6:10). If we do good, we shall be happy (John 13:17). If our neighbours dwell peacefully with us, we should not generate strife with them. We must always work with a positive outlook in life. We should also learn to be contented with the things we have so that we won't follow others to seek wealth through evil means. It is an abomination to the Lord!
Thought: .. .For wisdom is a defence and it gives life to those who have it.