He
layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous (Prov 2:7)
Proverbs Concerning: Our Relationship To The Lord:
Prov 3:5-8
5) Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean
not unto thine own understanding.
6) In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall
direct thy paths.
7) Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and
depart from evil.
8) It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy
bones.
INTRODUCTION:
After looking at proverbs
that addressed our relationship with the Word of God (vs1-4), Solomon now
shares with us proverbs that will enhance our relationship with the Lord…
EXPOSITION:
5) Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own
understanding. 6) In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall
direct thy paths.
1. Sincere, absolute reliance upon the Lord and
His directions.
2. Not leaning upon human discernment for guidance.
3. In every area of life recognize His authority
and His desires.
4. He will graciously reveal the route which is
to be traveled.
Depending
upon the Lord’s will for life instead of fleshly reasoning, along with active
submission to His will, facilitates His leadership for life.
“Thou wilt keep [him] in
perfect peace, [whose] mind [is] stayed [on thee]: because he trusteth in thee.” (Isaiah 26:3)
“O LORD, I know that the
way of man [is] not in himself: [it is] not in man that walketh to direct his
steps.” (Jeremiah 10:23)
“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the
way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.” (Psalms 32:8)
7) Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil.
1. Recognize the inability for self-guidance.
2. Acknowledge His authority, ability, sinlessness
and chastening hand.
3. Lay aside wickedness.
Recognizing
our helplessness and His absolute control and holiness should motivate us to put
off sin.
“Woe unto [them that are]
wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!” (Isaiah 5:21)
“Come, ye children, hearken
unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD. What man [is he that]
desireth life, [and] loveth [many] days, that he may see good? Keep thy tongue from evil,
and thy lips from speaking guile. Depart from evil, and do
good; seek peace, and pursue it.” (Psalms 34:11-14)
8) It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.
The
results of keeping the above (vs 5-7) instructions…
1. the person is made spiritually whole
2. food for growth is supplied to his being
By
doing all these things (vs 5-7) spiritual health and nourishment are attained.
“He healeth the broken in
heart, and bindeth up their wounds.” (Psalms 147:3)
SUMMARY:
On
of the great keys to having a close relationship with the Lord is recognizing who
He is and who we are. When we come to an
understanding of His importance and our insignificance; His authority and our
subordination; His capabilities and our inability, His wisdom and our
foolishness, it is only then that we can begin to have a Scriptural, vibrant
relationship with Almighty God.
May
we all seek the Lord’s enabling grace to have a healthy, growing relationship
with Him.
By
God’s grace, let us all study these proverbs diligently, giving them the value
that they deserve.
May the
Lord bless us as we receive this sound wisdom and then “Think On These Things”.
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