Proverbs 25

Proverbs 25.   Live a Life Worth Copying

“These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied.”

Solomon, king of Israel, ruled Israel for forty years. By all standards, he was the most wise and the most wealthy of all monarchs. Read again this verse, “These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah copied.”

They "copied" these wise instructions and brought them to their own king, Hezekiah. The reason? For the answer we have to look no further than the proverbs they copied such as, "Iron sharpens iron..." and, "A wise man receives instruction and grows thereby..." One of my favorites, "By wisdom a house is built..." But the greatest of all for me declares, "The fear of The Lord is the beginning of wisdom!"

Solomon and the proverbs he shared had a profound impact on Hezekiah and his men!  Hezekiah adopted them as his own. They were the motivating source as to how he governed his own rule as king.  "A wise man receives instruction and grows thereby, but a fool will not be instructed!" wrote Solomon.  Hezekiah wanted to be wise, he wanted to be a king after God's own heart!

Not only did he want to lead and rule in a godly manner, but those around him wanted it as well!  Never belittle, or forget,  the life you live will have an impact on those around you!  Be a person who impacts others for good, for God! Do you recall the story of a man walking in the snow on his way to a night of drinking and infidelity? Hearing a noise, he turned and saw his little boy taking gigantic strides following him! The little lad smiled broadly and said, "See  daddy, I am walking in your footsteps!" The father fell to his knees, gathered his son in his arms and repented unto God!

Give God something to bless. Copy these not on paper but in your heart.  Truly, they came not from man but from God Almighty! They will make an impact on you as well as others! Be blessed!

Rev. John Watford
Lead Pastor
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