The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever.” vs.10
Psalm 111
For many people, believing in a Higher Power is an afterthought, something to be considered when life starts to fall apart, and their plans for a good life go awry. Based on the declining levels of worship attendance, (fewer than 30% of the population each week), more people are living like this. Seemingly there are very few folks who give the Lord a high priority in their lives. The psalmist would wonder about those statistics. For him the fear of the Lord (faith) was the beginning of wisdom, the anchor points around which everything else in life revolves. Perhaps this is why so many people get so messed up in their days on earth. Even though all folks are broken to some extent, the brokenness of some is exacerbated by their careless decisions and lack of focus. Not only is their speech colored by lies and profanity, but their choices also reflect a preference for immorality and abusive behavior. What a blessing to know that people of faith put God first and day to day are growing in wisdom and understanding! They experience order in their lives, and the fruits of their wisdom bring love and understanding to the broken and the hurting. In their lives the praise of the Lord endures forever.
Thought for the Day: What is the fear of the Lord?
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