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What I Learned in my First Year: Prioritize Bible over Talking Points

“Because they hated knowledge and did not choose the fear of the Lord,  would have none of my counsel and despised all my reproof, therefore they shall eat the fruit of their way, and have their fill of their own devices” (Proverbs 1:29–31). “If your people won’t listen to the Bible,  they won’t listen to you.” —Anonymous  I’ve served in varying ministry capacities for a while now. It’s never been in the leading seat though. I’ve seen this play out from afar, watching my leaders navigate through peril and difficulty. Some were like seasoned sailors navigating stormy waters. Some capsized. Still others chugged along trying to get to greater health, greater strength, a more committed holiness, yet still a ways off. Of the healthier “captains” that I’ve served under at the healthier churches, they prioritized Scripture as their charted course and Jesus’ fame as their great North Star. I’ve sought to do that in my first year. Not perfectly executed, of course. First years are...
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Proverb of the Day: 8/8/2024

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Highlight: “The Lord possessed me at the beginning of his work, the first of his acts of old (Proverbs 8:22).”

Explain: For as practical as Proverbs is, Solomon is no slouch when it comes to theology. Wisdom is, after all, practical theology. Solomon flexes on his readers here though, revealing a high understanding of theology proper, cosmology (see metaphysics), and a theological understanding of history.

Wisdom has clout here. It’s the reason why we should listen to her. Wisdom is wise because God is called wise. Wisdom isn’t merely good. It’s good because God is good and only demonstrates goodness, or, wisdom. Thus, as one of God’s distinct attributes, we should yield to her voice. God ordered creation—even salvation—through wisdom. As creation persists and salvation is worked out, we live within the space that wisdom—God’s ordering, structuring, configuring, life-giving providence—reigns.

Apply: It is good to yield to wisdom. What area of my life is lived foolishly? Can I see how disorder deteriorates those things around me?

Respond: Father, give me the courage to yield to your prescribed pattern for life. Show me the way.

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