Faith

by Debbie Wallis

says that only a fool will reject it and my momma didn’t raise no fool

“Proverbs will teach you wisdom and self-control and how to understand sayings with deep meanings You will learn what is right, honest and fair From these, an ordinary person can learn to be smart, and young people can gain knowledge and good sense If you are already wise, you will become even wiser And if you are smart, you will learn to understand proverbs and sayings, as well as words of wisdom and all kinds of riddles,” Proverbs 1:2-6

I need wisdom and I sure need self-control. I desperately want to understand the meaning of God’s word more tomorrow than I do today. I want to be able to discern what is right, honest and fair about every situation according to how God sees it I’m just an ordinary person that needs to learn I want more wisdom and I’m horrible with riddles! That pretty much sums it up Next! “Respect and obey the Lord! This is the beginning of knowledge Only a fool rejects wisdom and good advice,” Proverbs 1:7 So, I have to respect and obey the Lord if I want wisdom and knowledge

That’s good advice and the Bible

I love Proverbs This book is a collection of sayings that was used to teach Gods people how to live right I love the poetry of Psalms and Proverbs A typical proverb is short and to the point. “My child, obey the teachings of your parents, and wear their teachings as you would a nice hat or a pretty necklace,” Prov. 1:8-9. The Bible tells parents to teach their children the ways of the Lord The Bible tells children to obey what their parents taught them openly for all to see and admire Cool hats and pretty necklaces are not worn in private They’re fashion statements and speaks volumes to your lifestyle Kids, wear your Christianity boldly Show up to passing period Bible studies Pick other Christians as your friends Go to “See You At The Poles” and pray boldly for your school Invite other kids to church Be kind and pure at heart Let all your words honor God.

“You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates,” Deuteronomy 6:5-9 Do you love God that way? Your heart can’t hide what’s inside it; it always shows up sooner or later; good or bad. Do you love God with all your soul; your mind, your will and your emotions? Do you put all your efforts to love Him like He loves you? If you do then you’ll desire

His word to be hidden in every part of you I had someone ask me on Facebook one time, “Do you have a cross in your pocket?”

I answered, “Wow! Thank you, yes I do and thank you for the compliment!” I don’t literally have a cross in my pocket but it’s an old saying that means someone points everything back to God and His teachings in the Bible.

“Wisdom shouts in the streets wherever crowds gather. She shouts in the marketplaces and near the city gates as she says to the people, ‘How much longer will you enjoy being a fool? Won’t you ever stop sneering and laughing at knowledge? Listen as I correct you and tell you what I think ” Proverbs 1:20-23 Wisdom is not politically correct

Wisdom cries out for the Truth to be heard Wisdom loves God’s people enough to speak correction even when it’s not popular Wisdom is expressing the Truth that frees people from their bondages Wisdom is expressing the truth of God’s love even when it’s uncomfortable.

If you do not have a Bible please contact me at sfadebbie@yahoo.com and I will provide you one.