God’s Word for Today

13 Feb, 2025

16 Whoever keeps the commandment keeps his life;

he who despises his ways will die.

-Prov 19:16 ESV

KEEP HIS COMMANDMENTS AND LIVE

The importance of following directions and instructions shouldn’t be taken for granted. Whoever despises the word brings destruction on himself. [Prov 13:13] Failure to follow instructions in using machinery or tools, taking medicines, and applying chemicals can lead to injury or death. There is, in fact, a "right way" to use certain things and to accomplish certain tasks. A person who pays no attention to such things is at risk of disaster (Prov 19:8).

Solomon specifically credits the fear of God with preserving life. He says, “The fear of the Lord prolongs life, but the years of the wicked will be short.” (Prov 10:27] “The fear of the Lord is a fountain of life, that one may turn away from the snares of death.”[Prov 14:27). Thus, a person who follows God’s word keeps him from destructive situations. He will stay clear of immoral situations that drag people down spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically. He will enjoy a more peaceful life. As the psalmist testifies, "I hate and abhor falsehood, but I love your law. Seven times a day I praise you for your righteous rules. Great peace have those who love your law; nothing can make them stumble." [Psa 119:163–165] However, those who care nothing about obeying God's Word pursue a dangerous, destructive path.

More often than not, persistent ignorance and hard-headedness do have dire consequences. These consequences can be eternal if the person does not repent and change. Proverbs 29:1 provides a strong warning: "He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck, will suddenly be broken beyond healing." Pride comes before the fall. [Prov 16:18]

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