The One Chapter in the Bible
You Can Live Your Life by and Succeed
My beloved, oh, how I love wisdom! I pursue wisdom. Solomon taught us through Proverbs and Ecclesiastes to treasure wisdom above silver, gold, or expensive gems. In the nineties, I was hit with a huge blow and began to seek God for wisdom in all I do. I started reading a Proverbs a day to gain wisdom. One thing I have learned, when you make a mistake and learn from it, you gain wisdom. I am indeed wise beyond my years today because I made a lot of mistakes in my early years. I made up my mind shortly after I turned fifty; I no longer have to learn things the hard way; I can learn from others’ mistakes. Since that time, I have walked in wisdom and blessing. You don’t have to wait as long as I did to learn that lesson. Make up your mind to follow the path of wisdom, which is where you will find Christ Jesus.
Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding. For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. (Proverbs 3:13-15) She offers you long life in her right hand and riches and honor in her left. Did you hear that? When you pray for yourself or others – (Proverbs 3:16), lay hands on yourself with your right hand. Why? Because healing for long life and health is in your right hand – finances and honor are in your left hand. Wisdom will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying. Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly. (Proverbs 3:17-18) By wisdom, the Lord founded the earth; by understanding, he created the heavens. By His knowledge, the deep fountains of the world burst forth, and the dew settles beneath the night sky. (Proverbs 3:19-20). My child don’t lose sight of common sense and discernment. Hang on to them, for they will refresh your soul. They are like jewels on a necklace. They keep you safe on your way, and your feet will not stumble. You can go to bed without fear; you will lie down and sleep soundly. You need not be afraid of sudden disaster or the destruction that comes upon the wicked, for the Lord is your security. He will keep your foot from being caught in a trap. (Proverbs 3:21-26) Common sense and discernment are gifts from the Lord! I declare and decree you have common sense and keen discernment. The wise inherit honor! (Proverbs 3:35)
If I could only have one page in the Bible to live my life by and be successful, my prayer would be that it would be Proverbs 3. When I got saved, the first place I read was (Proverbs 3) in the Living Translation Bible. These scriptures are what I made my core values in life, business, and ministry. Listen to these core values and adopt them as your own. Never tire of loyalty and kindness. Hold these virtues tightly. Write them deep within your heart IF you want favor with God and man, and you will gain a good reputation.
For good judgment and common sense, then trust the Lord completely; don’t ever trust yourself. In everything you do, put God first, and he will direct you and crown your efforts with success. (Proverbs 2-6 LT) Let me emphasize what I’ve applied to my life for almost forty-five years: If you are truthful, loyal, and kind and wear these truths like a necklace and hide them deep in your heart, you THEN you will find FAVOR with God and man and gain a good reputation! Really! I can tell you I have walked in favor of God with both God and man everywhere I go! I expect it! Why? Because I live the Word! The best of all: ‘In everything you do, put God first, and He will direct you and crown your efforts with success!’ I said, ‘Father God, seriously! All I have to do is put your first in all I do, and you will direct me and crown everything I do with success?’ I want you to know for many years, I put God first in the real-estate business, and He blessed my socks off. I have put Him first now for twenty years in the ministry, and He has blessed me and the ministry beyond my wildest dreams or expectations without limits! Try the Word! Prove God. (Malachi 3:10) Test His Word. I assure you – you cannot outgive or outdo our God!
Then lastly, don’t be conceited, sure of your wisdom. Instead, trust and reverence the Lord, and turn your back on evil; when you do that, then you will be given renewed health and vitality. Do you need healing in your body, with vitality to go with it – the answer is in (Proverbs 3). Do you need healing in your finances and business? The secret to being blessed is Proverbs 3? Read it in the Living Translation; it will bless you beyond belief. I desire all the wisdom and discernment I can have. How about you?
