Word of Wisdom: Proverbs Chapter 1

Proverbs 1:33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

There is a lot in the first chapter of Proverbs, but the last verse seems to sum it up very well. Basically it's saying just do what God says to do, and everything will work out for your good. As verse 5 in chapter one says, "A wise man will hear, and increase learning." We must accept the teaching and preaching of God's word in order to live a good life. This chapter lets us know that if you despise such learning (wisdom and instruction) you are a fool (verse 7), and that a fear of God is required of us. It goes on to warn us not to follow those that want to rebel and wait to shed the blood of the innocent. We better watch what nets we set, and what pits we dig. They could be to our own down fall. Wisdom is crying out, trying to persuade men to follow God, he gives safety!

Proverbs1:29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD:

Provers 1:30 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof.

Proverbs 1:31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices.

But men still attempt to follow their own way, and their own devices. So they will eat of the fruit which they produce. Reminds me of  "be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." (Galatians 6:7) 

If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land: (Isaiah 1:19) Choose to obey God, and eat the good fruit!

-Bro. C
Acts 2:38, obey it!