Better a poor man whose walk is blameless than a fool whose lips are perverse. It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way. -Proverbs 19:1, 2
The heart of the book of Proverbs is the blessing and benefit of seeking after and following Godly wisdom. The world offers a type of wisdom, but that kind can bring about all sorts of problems in our lives. The wisdom offered in God’s Word is wisdom that leads to a blessed life. Some are street-wise, some are worldly wise, but followers of Christ are to seek wisdom that honors God. It’s a wisdom that stands the test of time, and wisdom that agrees with God’s Word and God’s standards of conduct.
I am continually amazed at what the world thinks is funny. There is a generation of comedians in the world today who think that in order to be humorous they have to use the most obscene language possible. We know for a fact that this is not true. Some years ago I rented a collection of Laurel and Hardy movies, and some of the videos were so old that they were silent. By the end of those movies my side and my stomach were aching because I had been laughing so hard. Those men could just be standing there and they were hilarious. And later when they started making movies with sound they were even funnier. The point is a comedian does not have to be obscene to be funny, but quite the opposite.
When we seek after God's standards and a life that honors Him, then we will be blessed and those around us will be encouraged. Following the Lord leads to the abundant life in Christ. That beats anything the world has to offer. Look to the Lord and trust in Him today.
