What can we learn about divine instruction from "God teaches him judgment"?

Divine Instruction Comes from God

Isaiah 28:26: “For his God instructs and teaches him the right way.”

- The source is personal: “his God.” Instruction flows out of covenant relationship, not abstract principles (Jeremiah 31:33).

- God Himself, not human wisdom, defines what is right (James 1:5).

- His teaching is ongoing; the verbs “instructs” and “teaches” are present and active.

The Content of God’s Teaching: Judgment (Right Way)

- “Judgment” refers to discernment of what is morally and practically correct (Psalm 19:9).

- God’s instruction addresses daily decisions, not just theological ideas (Proverbs 3:5-6).

- He teaches standards that are unchanging because they reflect His character (Malachi 3:6).

How God Teaches

- Through written Scripture: “All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

- By His Spirit: “The Holy Spirit… will teach you all things” (John 14:26).

- Through life circumstances: the farmer in Isaiah 28 learns proper planting methods by God’s guidance; likewise, God uses everyday experience to reinforce truth (Romans 8:28).

- Via godly mentors: “He gave… pastors and teachers” (Ephesians 4:11-12).

Our Response to His Instruction

- Humility: “He leads the humble in what is right” (Psalm 25:9).

- Attentiveness: “Be swift to hear” (James 1:19).

- Obedience: “Be doers of the word” (James 1:22).

- Continual seeking: daily exposure to Scripture (Acts 17:11).

Practical Implications

- Confidence in decision-making—God promises clarity, not confusion (1 Corinthians 14:33).

- Moral stability in shifting cultural tides (Psalm 119:105).

- Growth in Christ-likeness as His standards shape attitudes and actions (Romans 12:2).

- Fruitful living that blesses others, just as the farmer’s harvest feeds many (Colossians 1:10).