Read Proverbs 9:10
At school, classes get harder as you advance each year through the grades.
Take math, for example. In junior high, you take basic mathematics. But in high school, you are required to take algebra or geometry.
Such difficult classes may make you long for the good old days when you worked on simple problems like 2 + 2 = 4 or 6 x 6 = 36. But the harder classes help you learn how to handle more difficult problems, get into college, or land a good job.
Christianity is a complex course, too. Sure, the beginning is easy. You simply have to trust Jesus as your Savior and ask him to direct your life. But as you get older, the going sometimes gets tougher.
You need to learn the most basic of all life's lessons: the fear of God. We can call that Smarts 101. You may acquire lots of other knowledge, but nothing's as important as the basic fear and reverence of God.
Think About It
This basic lesson of the Christian life is stated quite clearly in Proverbs 9:10, "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. The knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." Go ahead and learn more and more about God every day. But never forget the basics. No matter what you learn, be sure you maintain your reverence for him.
Pray About It
God, help me fear and honor you every day of my life. Don't let me forget this most basic lesson.
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I loved the feeling I received when I gave my heart to Christ. Kathy often tells how great it felt to have all the burdens lifted off her shoulders. What a freedom in Christ.
After that I was so hungry to grow. My pastor, Rick Wilson, started Kathy and I on a set of Bible studies that started us on our journey, I now teach those in class 180 at TBWC if you would like to take them. We learned about what it meant to give our hearts to Jesus. Then we stated on this journey of growth.
I have learned over the years that I can't stay still, either I am learning more about God and His Love for me and His design for my life, or I am falling away. There is no standing still. I relate it to riding a bike uphill. You can't stop and be still, either you keep pedaling and going uphill or you will start to roll back down the hill.
I teach a class at TBWC, 201, that teaches the very skills one needs to keep pedaling. Here are a few simple steps, daily read His word the Bible, Daily talk with Jesus as your best friend, don't forget to listen through both of these. Weekly attend a worship service at a church of your choice and find a small group to grow with. The Bible teaches we need each other.
I'm just saying
Keep Pedaling,
PS
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