Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the LORD, Proverbs 1:29

The Word of God often puts us in a quandary of our own choosing. One the one hand if we’ve been Believers for quite some time, we know what the Word of God says on many matters. We know that when God says something, it’s in our best interest to obey it.

And yet we don’t obey it.

So I have to ask the very real question, “why not?” Why, when we know that God would never lead us astray on anything at any time, why don’t we obey it in everything we do?

Entire books have been written by very learned individuals so I won’t pretend to know all the the answers, but I will make an attempt.

We don’t obey because deep down we may not have an overwhelming fear of the LORD, as this verse suggests. Deep down we think we are world-wise and can figure it out. It’s sin nature rearing its nasty head.

But fortunately (or unfortunately) we are all in the same boat. Some of us have a greater fear of the LORD; some of us have a lesser fear of the LORD.

In many instances in life, we have the choice to fear the LORD or not to. This week, think about what that means in your own life. Consciously consider the fear of the LORD when faced with a life choice. At the very least, you and I will become much more God-focused in our everyday life. Cultivate that desire to fear Him every chance you get.