Psalm
111:10
The
fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they
that do his commandments: his praise endureth forever.
Brian
had been told time after time to stay away from the neighbor's dog. Still, he
didn't look too ferocious, and Brian wanted to pet him. While no one looked,
Brian crept over to the fence and stuck his hand through to pet the dog. Cries
of terror and pain brought the adults running, and Brian learned a lesson he
would never forget.
God gives us His laws and commandments for our
own good. He is not controlling or domineering. He simply knows what is best
for His children, and He tries to instruct them in the ways that will make them
happiest. IF we decide to violate God's will, then we have to pay the
consequences. Once we suffer the costs, we learn what is involved, and a deep
wisdom begins to set in. Our lessons may often be difficult and painful, but in
all ways, they will help us to be better than we have been before.
Prayer: Forgive me when I go my own way, O
God. I do not mean to be disobedient, but there are times when I just need to
experience things for myself. Be patient while I learn my lessons, and protect
me from lasting harm, I pray. Amen.
