Vital Signs: Wednesday, November 13, 2024

“He has paid a full ransom for his people. He has guaranteed his covenant with them forever. What a holy, awe-inspiring name he has! Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true wisdom. All who obey his commandments will grow in wisdom. Praise him forever!” - Psalms 111:9-10 (NLT)

The Two-Part Plan to Become Wise

God's actions against those who rebelled against him reveal the foolishness of their ungodly choices. There are two parts to avoiding such folly. First, we must fear the Lord. What God commands us to do must be important, and the consequences of disobedience should also matter to each of us. This reverent fear is the beginning of wisdom. Second, wisdom reaches fulfillment when His commands matter so much to us that we willingly obey them.