Scripture: Proverbs 12: 1-2, 12,19

Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will be condemned.(1, 2) The wicked desireth the net of evil men: but the root of the righteous yieldeth fruit.(12)  The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment.

Scripture Commentary: Learning God’s word will make you successful in life

Proverbs 12 is a list of dos and do-nots. Starting at verse one, it begins with whoso loveth instruction. Gaining knowledge by learning how to do something is good, but learning about God is to learn about wisdom.

When you have accepted Christ in your life, there is no end to what you can learn. Learning from God’s Word will make you successful in life, and your efforts will stand the test of time.

Do not be influenced by people who knowingly cheat and lie, and succeed by doing wickedness in life. Their success is short lived and not what our God teaches. These people’s sinful ways will twist the facts to support their way of life. In time they are likely to be trapped by their own lies.

Truth is always timely. It applies today and in the future because it is connected with God’s unchanging character. Think for a moment about the centuries that have passed since these proverbs were written. The Bible has withstood because our God is truth.

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