The instruction of wisdom begins with a proper fear of the Lord. Wisdom understands that God made us, sustains us, always watches us, and will one day demand an accounting of us. Understanding the attributes and works of God, wisdom rightly has an appropriate fear of God. The fear of God goes hand in hand with humility before God. The one who bows in humility and lowers the eyes in respect, will be honored and blessed by the Lord. But the stiff-necked fool who honors himself will be opposed (James 4:6).
“The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor is humility” (Proverbs 15:33 NKJV).
Scripture for today:
2 Samuel 7:1-8:18; John 14:15-31; Psalm 119:33-48; Proverbs 15:33