Grow Old In An Empty Room….

Proverbs are true sayings from people who lived close to God. They are not guarantees, for we are talking about human behavior, and it’s sinful when left alone. They are things that if we put into practice or stay away from help us live a life that’s pleasing to God. They make life easier to deal with, but still doesn’t guarantee a stress-free, pain-free life. Here we have a statement that was truer of American society a hundred years ago, but not so today. This proverb is in direct opposition of what the world (especially in America) today promotes. “Indulge, eat all you want, seek pleasure over doing the right thing, tell no one their behavior is detrimental and destructive, seek all the glory for yourself, and it’s all about me”. This is what we hear everywhere these days. God’s ways are not our ways, His thoughts are not our thoughts (Isaiah ch 55). If we listen to the world we will never have peace, or eternal security. If God tells us to be humble, than be humble. There’s nothing worse than a self-centered, egocentric person trying to be social. When we seek to satisfy ourselves, we leave no room for authentic relationships, we leave no room for growth, and we leave no room for God. You know what that means? We grow old in an empty room, all by our lonesome selves. Does that sound like something you are wishing for? Me neither.

27 It’s not good to eat too much honey, and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself. Proverbs 25:27