How can Isaiah 7:15 guide us in making righteous choices? Setting the Scene “ ‘He will be eating curds and honey by the time He knows to reject evil and choose good.’ ” (Isaiah 7:15) Unearthing the Key Words • Curds and honey – simple, wholesome staples in ancient Israel, signifying God’s faithful provision even in unsettled times (Genesis 43:11). • Knows – not mere information but moral awareness growing with maturity (Hebrews 5:14). • Reject evil, choose good – a conscious, two-step response: turn away, then embrace (Romans 12:9). Glimpsing the Messiah, Embracing His Model • Isaiah links the coming Immanuel (v. 14) with decisive holiness (v. 15). • Jesus, the ultimate “Child,” embodied perfect discernment (John 8:29). • By watching His pattern, believers learn to navigate daily choices with the same clarity. Principles for Our Decision-Making Today • Feed on pure nourishment – Engage Scripture regularly; it is our spiritual “curds and honey” (1 Peter 2:2). – Let God’s truth shape appetites, not passing cultural tastes (Psalm 19:10). • Grow into discernment – Discernment develops through consistent obedience (Philippians 1:9-10). – Invite wise counsel and accountability (Proverbs 13:20). • Actively reject evil – Identify compromises early; stop them at the threshold (1 Thessalonians 5:22). – Replace rationalizations with repentance (Psalm 139:23-24). • Boldly choose good – Seek positive alternatives; righteousness is not a vacuum (Hebrews 10:24). – Practice tangible acts of mercy and justice (Micah 6:8). • Trust God’s provision – The same Lord who supplies curds and honey equips us for obedience (2 Peter 1:3). – Confidence in His care frees us from fear-based decisions (Matthew 6:31-33). Scriptures that Reinforce the Call • Deuteronomy 30:19 – “Choose life, that you and your descendants may live.” • Psalm 25:12 – “Who is the man who fears the LORD? He will instruct him in the way chosen for him.” • Romans 6:13 – “Offer yourselves to God as those brought from death to life.” • James 4:17 – “Whoever knows the right thing to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin.” Practical Steps for This Week 1. Set aside ten uninterrupted minutes daily to read a Gospel passage; note one specific “good” to pursue and one “evil” to reject. 2. Memorize Isaiah 7:15 and recite it when facing a decision point. 3. Replace one worldly entertainment choice with a spiritually nourishing alternative—“curds and honey” for the soul. 4. Share a recent moral crossroads with a trusted believer; invite prayerful follow-up. |
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