DEVOTION ~ HEED TO INSTRUCTIONS

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Theme: Heed to Instructions 
Text: Proverbs 13:1-3 

13 A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a scoffer does not listen to rebuke. 2 A man shall eat well by the fruit of his mouth, but the soul of the unfaithful feeds on violence. 3 He who guards his mouth preserves his life, but he who opens wide his lips shall have destruction.


It's necessary we are guided in life so we live well as expected of us. The best way to do this is by taking godly instructions and applying them accordingly. A wise person heeds to instructions but not so with a scoffer. Our response to godly instructions will determine whether we are wise or not. The fear of the Lord is wisdom, so those who abide in His command, are wise whereas, those who do otherwise are unwise.

We are being admonished to guard the words that come out of our mouth. The tongue could bring us good or bad tidings depending on how we make use of it. Lies, slander, unhealthy talks and the likes will ruin our lives when the truth is made known. However, if we are truthful, we will have a blessed end. 

Our mouths could also provide us with our needs. If we heed to God's command, we will ask of Him what we desire and He will provide for us. We are also able to gain human assistance depending on how well we relate with others. If we are loose in choosing our words, we will hurt a lot of people and this will destroy our relationship with them. The Bible is the best book that gives instruction. We will enjoy the best in life if we heed to it. 


Prayer: Father, I thank You for instructing me through Your Word daily. Forgive me for not heeding to Your Word. I pray the Holy Spirit to take total control of my will that I may desire more of You and less of myself. This I ask in Jesus' name. AMEN!



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