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WISDOM IN APPLICATION OF GOD’S WORD
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
Hebrews 5:11-14
Proverbs 1:1-7
“The fear of the LORD is the
beginning of knowledge …”
WISDOM IN APPLICATION OF GOD’S WORD
The Lord called the gospel dispensation the fulfilment of the Law. It took His personal intervention to convince some of His prominent disciples who previously belonged to the opposing camp. This was the case with Nicodemus and Paul. It is a fact that strong meat belongs to them that are grown-up. Nevertheless everyone must start with the basic menu. Unless the people listened, their spiritual growth would stagnate and that would be very dangerous.
It is worth seeking to understand the application of the Law even after the Messiah has come. Those who are willing to listen will find the answers. They make use of their spiritual senses. The requirement to use common sense is applied even in non-religious matters. The main factor here is to tell the truth as it is. Note the words of the text: “For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe” (Heb 5:12-13). When a person is honest in all his dealings, he will understand the mind of God in His Word. He will discover a treasure of knowledge that enables him to discern good and evil.
There is so much treasure in God’s Word. The knowledge of these should lead to continued growth. The writer wound up his figure of speech thus: “But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil” (Heb 5:14). These are written for your instruction.
THOUGHT: Walking close to God fills me with heavenly wisdom.
PRAYER: Father, may I always learn to seek Thy mind in understanding Thy Word.