Make Way for the Righteous! Those who obey the wisdom taught in God’s Word will become more skillful in handling the affairs of life. But we must not think that this wisdom is a set of rules or a collection of “success formulas” that anyone can occasionally apply as he or she pleases. Following God’s wisdom is a full-time endeavor. His Word must first work within our hearts and transform our character before we can become the kind of people God can guide and bless. You don’t need godly character these days to be a success in making money. Many Hollywood celebrities, dishonest businessmen, and deceptive politicians have proved that. But if you’re concerned with making a life, you must major on building godly character. This explains why the words righteous and righteousness are used so often in Proverbs. Wisdom leads, “in the way of righteousness” (8:20) and, “in the way of righteousness is life” (12:28). “The prospect of the righteous is joy, but the hopes of the wicked come to nothing” (10:28, NIV). The wicked have hopes, but they’re false hopes, so it behooves us to examine our own hearts to make sure we’re among the righteous who truly have hope, and that we’re the kind of people the Lord can trust with His blessings. SELF-CHECK: DOES YOUR LIFESTYLE CAUSE GOD TO WANT TO BLESS YOU? CAN GOD TRUST YOU WITH HIS BLESSINGS? PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
THIS IS WHAT THE BIBLE SAY ABOUT HYPOCRITES: Ezekiel 33:31 Then they come to you, as if they are still my people, and they sit down in front of you. They listen to what you say, but they don’t do it. They say that they love me, but in their hearts they chase dishonest profits. Matthew 23:3 So be careful to do everything they tell you. But don’t follow their example, because they don’t practice what they preach. Isaiah 29:13 The Lord says, “These people worship me with their mouths and honor me with their lips. But their hearts are far from me, and their worship of me is ⸤based on⸥ rules made by humans. DON’T BE A HYPOCRITE!!! PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Psalm 54:4 Surely God is my help; the Lord is the one who sustains me. 1 John 2:28 And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming. Matthew 7:15 Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves. Ephesians 6:11 Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Proverbs 4:27 Do not turn to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil. OUR HELP COMES FROM GOD. LET US NOT TURN AWAY FROM GOD. STAY STRONG IN GOD, AND STAY FOCUSED ON THE WAYS OF GOD. PASTOR ANDRA HIGGINBOTHAM EVERLASTING SALVATION CHURCH OF GOD MINISTRIES PayPal.me/donatetochurch
