Review & Remarks: A covenant exists between those whose heart and life has been changed by the Word of God. It gives life to peace, mercy, and truth. Not only is the Word to be remembered, it is kept before the eyes so it cannot be forgotten (vv. 1-4) … Trusting in God is an admission of one’s incomplete knowledge (v. 5) … One who has been humble in their own self-assessment can more easily be YHWH guided (v. 6) … A wisdom driven life denounces self-sufficiency, evil, and fears the LORD, resulting in strong bones and healthy flesh (vv. 7-8) … There’s little doubt Western Civilization has had more fear of the LORD than she currently does … Humanism, that of mankind being the center of earthly life – including the control of weather and climate, has played a part … Certainly, His capabilities have not diminished … The LORD blesses life, with beginning it. Part of blessing is correction. The LORD’s chastisement is to help one grow in wisdom (vv. 9-12) … Wisdom and understanding are to be prized as the most precious of anything, simply nothing compares to them. All that is good is based on understanding and wisdom (vv. 13-20) … We have an invitation to enjoin the LORD in His wisdom (vv. 21-26) … Finally, instructions and good advise are penned on how to be at peace with each other and coincidentally in communion with the LORD (vv. 27-30).
January 5, 2021 at 5:04 am
C.R. A good point you have brought to light is that humanism has exalted man to the point of thinking he can control the weather, i.e climate. Not that mankind hasn’t cluttered the earth with waste because of laziness, unconcern for his future, selfishness, and ignorance, but to think that merely pointing out his weaknesses, and faults will be enough to cause change for all of mankind’s bad behavior.
Concerning these faults of mankind one of the key traits of bad behavior is in fact laziness. I would guess that 90% of society would fit into that category, and maybe more in the younger generation. Even the Christian community won’t take the time required to understand what they believe, and the instructions contained in the scriptures. We then wonder why there is no peace, as the word is so loosely used in todays jargon, it requires way too much effort to get along with others. Good blog, although the first sentence has no comparative in it, “those whose life has been changed, versus,?” Karl
January 5, 2021 at 9:11 am
Karl,
Regarding climate change, if one believes one is changing it and no longer desires to do so, one should stop practicing those activities. In doing so, one would be practicing personnel responsibility, always laudable.
Laziness is all around, Proverbs speaks against it. In my youth, I was versed on the protestant work ethic as God has promised to bless the works of one’s hands (Deut. 15:10, 28:12, Ps. 90:17).
This is something that the Calvinist Swiss took to heart after the Renaissance, to become the most prosperous per capita country in Europe, still are, with no natural resources to speak of. Even the Alps have not stopped their ambition.
In the olden days, prosperity was viewed as a blessings from YHWH. Now, no so, as you say, humanism is having it’s day.
Also in the olden days, there was much more quiet, a time for one to come to one’s LORD and self. In my opinion this, not our gadgets, is the largest difference in the lives lived by the ancients compared to us moderns – the level of meaningless noise.
In Him,
Craig
January 5, 2021 at 9:30 am
C.R. The Shakers also personified industriousness in our land, along with attempted perfection in their products, taking the necessary time to do it right. Speed was the first order of the job when I started my career in carpentry, and it took years of effort to learn to slow down, and aim for quality. Karl
January 5, 2021 at 10:17 am
Karl, as your now doubt aware, I learned early on as a machine designer, there is never time to do it right, but there’s always time to do it again?! Craig
January 5, 2021 at 10:20 am
Hmmmm, the “now” for “no,” see what I mean? Good to hear from you once again. Craig