Devotional Delight
“Thus says the LORD: “Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, Let not the mighty man glory in his might, Nor let the rich man glory in his riches; But let him who glories glory in this, That he understands and knows Me, That I am the LORD, exercising lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness in the earth. For in these I delight,” says the LORD.” Jeremiah 9:23-24 NKJV https://www.bible.com/114/jer.9.23-24.nkjv Prudence, power, position and prosperity are resourceful in the pursuit of dignity and purpose in life; but they can equally constitute a dangerous weapon of destruction in the hands of misguided elements. A house, enterprise or city that runs purely on material resources, and without the fear of God, would readily breed chaos-provoked pride, disrespect and indiscipline. Whereas, knowing God and submitting to His will provides the needed grace to fruitfully manage life’s earthly possessions. A devotional delight in the pursuits of righteousness enables the heart ...