In what ways can we ensure God's teachings guide our decisions today? The Anchor Word Proverbs 6:20: “My son, keep your father’s commandment, and do not forsake your mother’s teaching.” Holding Fast to God-Given Instruction • The verse assumes parents are passing on God’s commands; to “keep” and “not forsake” is to treat those commands as non-negotiable. • Exodus 20:12 shows honoring parents is woven into God’s morality; refusing parental wisdom often signals a drift from God Himself. • 2 Timothy 3:16-17 reminds us that “All Scripture is God-breathed,” equipping us “for every good work.” We trust its sufficiency and accuracy for every decision. Treasure the Word—Then Carry It • Internalize: Deuteronomy 6:6-7 calls us to talk of the Word “when you sit…walk…lie down…rise.” Constant rehearsal shifts Scripture from head to heart. • Memorize key passages that address recurring decisions (e.g., Matthew 6 on worry, Proverbs 3 on guidance). • Meditate: Joshua 1:8 promises prosperity and success when the law “does not depart from your mouth.” Let Scripture Set the Direction • Use the Bible as a daily filter: – Is this choice loving? (1 Corinthians 13) – Does it honor holiness? (1 Peter 1:16) – Does it advance the gospel? (Philippians 1:27) • Psalm 119:105: “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” Before deciding, ask what Scripture explicitly states or implicitly teaches. Choose Obedience, Not Mere Knowledge • James 1:22 warns against hearing without doing. • John 14:21 links love for Christ with obedience: “Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me.” • Obedience trains the conscience; every submitted decision sharpens sensitivity to God’s voice. Depend on the Holy Spirit • Galatians 5:16: “Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” • Prayerful reliance invites the Spirit to recall verses, convict, and provide peace or restraint (Colossians 3:15). Stay in God-Centered Community • Hebrews 10:24-25 urges gathering to “spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” • Trusted believers—parents, mentors, church leaders—serve as living guides, echoing Proverbs 6:20’s call to heed wisdom. Practical Daily Pattern 1. Begin with a short Scripture reading and reflection. 2. Note upcoming decisions; match each with relevant verses. 3. Talk them through with a mature believer if possible. 4. Act in line with the clearest biblical principle. 5. Review the outcome at day’s end, thanking God for guidance. Living Out Proverbs 6:20 Today When we treasure parental and biblical instruction, saturate our minds with God’s Word, submit every choice to its truth, obey in the Spirit’s strength, and remain accountable within the body of Christ, we ensure that God’s teachings direct every decision we make. |
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