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Gloria Copeland
"For skillful and godly Wisdom is the principal thing.... Prize Wisdom highly and exalt her, and she will exalt and promote you; she will bring you to honor when you embrace her." Proverbs 4:7-8, The Amplified Bible
I want to tell you the only real secret to getting ahead in this world.
It’s simple. Put the Word of God first place in your daily life.
“Well,” you may be saying, “I’ve heard that before. It’s no secret.”
But when you understand what I mean, it could be a revelation to you.
You see, the Bible is not just a textbook, a storybook or a history book.
It’s a handbook for living.
It’s the wisdom of Almighty God written down so that you can apply it to your everyday circumstances.
God says that wisdom is the “principal thing.”
Principal means “first in importance.”
That means the Word of God needs to occupy the place of highest importance in all of your activities.
I know from experience what an impact that can have on your life.
Twenty years ago I decided to read the Gospels and the book of Acts three times in 30 days.
It seemed an impossible task at the time. With two small children and my house turned upside down from a recent move, I couldn’t see how I could possibly spend that much time reading the Word and still get everything done.
But I set myself to put other things aside and do it anyway.
Surprisingly enough, at the end of the first day I had accomplished more than I would have under normal circumstances.
And by the end of that 30 days, I’d not only read the Gospels and Acts three times, I’d kept all my housework done, taken care of my children, and refinished several pieces of furniture to boot! I was amazed.
You’ll be amazed at what happens in your life too, if you give God’s Word priority.
But let me warn you, don’t wait until you think you have the time. Satan will see to it that you never do.
Just do like I did and set other things aside.
Invest your time in the Word first and that investment will soon be paying off in every area of your life.
Scripture Reading: Proverbs 3:1-9
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Proverbs 3:1-9 English Standard Version (ESV)
"3 My son, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments,
2 for length of days and years of life
and peace they will add to you.
3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 So you will find favor and good success[a]
in the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make straight your paths.
7 Be not wise in your own eyes;
fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
8 It will be healing to your flesh[b]
and refreshment[c] to your bones.
9 Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the firstfruits of all your produce;"
Footnotes:
Proverbs 3:4 Or repute
Proverbs 3:8 Hebrew navel
Proverbs 3:8 Or medicine
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+3%3A1-9&version=ESV
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