Morning Devotion - Prov. 29

Read Proverbs 29

There is grave danger to the one who settles into a pattern of stiff-necked pride (1, 23). Yet it is very rare in our society for people to listen to those with experience with an eager ear. This instruction of the importance of humility was particularly important for the one who was being trained to rule, yet how frequently in the history of Judah did descendants of David turn away from the better teaching and example of a godly father. Such proud sons brought great trouble upon the people they ruled (2).

How is it today for the church of Jesus Christ? We who have such a great father, will we listen to him? Will we glean wisdom in the church from the godly or will we seek the ways of the world, and only be companions of prostitutes (3)? This kind of arrogance does not make our father glad.

Even our great King, the Lord Jesus Christ, learned obedience.

Hebrews 5:7-9 In the days of his flesh, Jesus offered up prayers and supplications, with loud cries and tears, to him who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. 8 Although he was a son, he learned obedience through what he suffered. 9 And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him, ...

Let us be followers of Him who is our salvation. Let us hear His Word with open hearts and eagerly learn wisdom from fathers in the faith.

Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no prophetic vision the people cast off restraint, but blessed is he who keeps the law.

Proverbs 29:25 The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is safe.