Solomon teaches us to keep our heart with all vigilance. Why? We should keep our heart with all vigilance, because from the heart flows the issues of life. What is Solomon telling us? He is telling us that a person's character springs from the heart. A pastor once gave the following example to drive home the point. Have you ever bumped a teacup? What comes out? Whatever is in the teacup. The same is true with respect to the heart. When we are bumped, then whatever is within our heart comes forth.
If your heart is storing up the filth of bitterness, anger, envy, deceit, etc...in your heart, then that filth will eventually reveal itself. Also, the longer you suppress bad attitudes, the more volatile and destructive they are when they come out.
Additionally, false ideas and beliefs have consequences as well. For example, you cannot have the wrong beliefs concerning Christ and pray properly. Or you cannot have wrong beliefs and expect to live a life that is pleasing to God.
Finally, this verse teaches me that my outward words and actions are just an extension of what I am inwardly. The Bible teaches us that our words and actions are a good barometer of what is going on within me. The fruit of my life is a good indicator of what is going inside. Therefore, Solomon exhorts us to keep our hearts diligently.
Taking Dominion Through Wisdom - Day 90 Wisdom Brings Life - Proverbs 4:22 Once again, Solomon highlights the benefits of pursuing wisdom. The wisdom of God is found within the Word of God. However, those who find His wisdom must diligently seek...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Taking Dominion Through Wisdom - Day 89 Be Committed to Wisdom - Proverbs 4:21 When Solomon says - Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart - he is telling us to commit ourselves to wisdom. The Bible teaches us...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Taking Dominion Through Wisdom - Day 89 Be Committed to Wisdom - Proverbs 4:21 When Solomon says - Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart - he is telling us to commit ourselves to wisdom. The Bible teaches us...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Taking Dominion Through Wisdom - Day 88 God's Grace to Incline Our Ear to Wisdom - Proverbs 4:20 Wisdom must be the principle by which we govern ourselves. Wisdom warns us of the dangers of sin and prepares us for our duty before God. Therefore,...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Taking Dominion Through Wisdom - Day 87 The Bible teaches us that there are two paths - one that leads to life and the other that leads do death. The Word of God wants us to think about where we are going. The path we choose is taking us to a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Taking Dominion Through Wisdom - Day 87 The Bible teaches us that there are two paths - one that leads to life and the other that leads do death. The Word of God wants us to think about where we are going. The path we choose is taking us to a...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Taking Dominion Through Wisdom - Day 86 The Path of the Upright - Proverbs 4:18 As Solomon reflects on wisdom, he gives us this beautiful image. Anyone who has ever driven east before the dawn knows what Solomon is referring to. This is the path...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Taking Dominion Through Wisdom - Day 86 The Path of the Upright - Proverbs 4:18 As Solomon reflects on wisdom, he gives us this beautiful image. Anyone who has ever driven east before the dawn knows what Solomon is referring to. This is the path...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
Taking Dominion Through Wisdom - Day 85 Wisdom's Warning - Proverbs 4:16-17 Solomon gives us reasons to shun the pathway of the wicked. Here we see the character of a hardened sinner who cannot sleep until they have practiced their trade. They are...[ abbreviated | read entire ]
