Playing Russian Roulette…..

Wisdom comes from God. Embrace it, and you benefit. Scorn it, and you suffer. Why is the fear (proper reverence) of the Lord the beginning is wisdom? Because knowing our place, knowing the Truth, and knowing we are accountable for our actions, puts us in a secure place. It’s like knowing the rules of a game before you play; it grants us the freedom to enjoy playing. Not knowing the rules would be so frustrating. Think about it, not knowing what the rules are would make the game no fun. Every move, action, or strategy would be like playing Russian roulette. You move to get ahead, only to find out you can’t do that. When you know the rules, it gives you confidence to make bold moves and win the game. Having a reverence for our Maker grants us the security and confidence we need to live life full of joy and proper restraint. We don’t have to worry if our next move will be allowed or not. The world has a set of standards, and it’s not merciful to those that play outside the rules. It just doesn’t work that way.

10 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of wisdom.Knowledge of the Holy One results in good judgment. 11 Wisdom will multiply your days and add years to your life.12 If you become wise, you will be the one to benefit. If you scorn wisdom, you will be the one to suffer. Proverbs 9:10-12