Proverbs 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. 8 My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: 9 For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.10 My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.
Someone complains of having to leave church in the middle of service, because the preacher takes too long with his sermon. Instead of finishing in about an hour or so, he went overboard, and the person in question had no choice but to leave, because it had become impossible to stay. Two weeks later here comes the Mega-millions for almost a billion dollars, and the same person is seen standing in line at Publix, waiting, and waiting, and waiting, without a mumbling word, complaint or a murmur.
Not only are they seen at Publix, they are also seen in the dead of night, sitting on a lawn chair outside of Walmart, waiting to be first in line for those Black Friday deals that are too good to pass up. And with the added risk of a frenzied rush for the door in the morning, where one can get hurt, or even die, the saint in question utters no mumbling word.
That’s because the human mind is endowed with the power of decision and when one’s mind is made up to do something, he or she will do it, let none be deceived on this point. Thus, the question is: How could we harness the powers of the mind, in ways that will be productive of good, to the honor and glory of God?
1st Corinthians 10:31 Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.
May The Lord add His blessing to the study of His word. God bless!