February 06
Noble Values
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold. And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
Proverbs 16:16 (NAS)
Godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:6 (NKJV)
A truly noble soul knows priorities and places far less value on money and possessions than on people and relationships. Just so, the noble Christ follower pursues right living, right processes and right relationships. And in all probability, when the believer’s priorities and pursuits are right, blessings follow.
I think this is a common understanding and the wisdom of old. Consider these words of the Jewish pilgrims who, during their annual feasts, sang songs as they ascended from the fertile plain to the glorious heights of Jerusalem. One song began: “Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in His ways” (Psalm 128:1). This joyful song rose from the lips of thousands along the way. They knew this truth backwards and forwards and many lived it as well. They were reminded to apply the truth and when they did they typically saw God’s blessing.
Later, these Psalms of the Old Testament were joined with the parables and promises of the New. Consider these words of Christ: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). Powerful, life-changing truth!
These points are worth possessing. Instead of busting our guts for the ever-illusive fortune, let us pursue God and allow Him to bless us in better ways. When we do this, we will learn what the psalmist knew all along, “You shall be happy and it shall be well with you” (Psalm 128:2). Truly, it doesn't get any better than this!
Lord, You know what I need. Right now, more than anything, I need You. Enter my life in good ways (Rev 3:20). Today, do good things in me and add Your blessing. Amen.
Noble Values
How much better it is to get wisdom than gold. And to get understanding is to be chosen above silver.
Proverbs 16:16 (NAS)
Godliness with contentment is great gain.
1 Timothy 6:6 (NKJV)
A truly noble soul knows priorities and places far less value on money and possessions than on people and relationships. Just so, the noble Christ follower pursues right living, right processes and right relationships. And in all probability, when the believer’s priorities and pursuits are right, blessings follow.
I think this is a common understanding and the wisdom of old. Consider these words of the Jewish pilgrims who, during their annual feasts, sang songs as they ascended from the fertile plain to the glorious heights of Jerusalem. One song began: “Blessed is everyone who fears the LORD, who walks in His ways” (Psalm 128:1). This joyful song rose from the lips of thousands along the way. They knew this truth backwards and forwards and many lived it as well. They were reminded to apply the truth and when they did they typically saw God’s blessing.
Later, these Psalms of the Old Testament were joined with the parables and promises of the New. Consider these words of Christ: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33). Powerful, life-changing truth!
These points are worth possessing. Instead of busting our guts for the ever-illusive fortune, let us pursue God and allow Him to bless us in better ways. When we do this, we will learn what the psalmist knew all along, “You shall be happy and it shall be well with you” (Psalm 128:2). Truly, it doesn't get any better than this!
Lord, You know what I need. Right now, more than anything, I need You. Enter my life in good ways (Rev 3:20). Today, do good things in me and add Your blessing. Amen.
posted by Craig Soderquist at 7:51 AM
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