Heralds Digest

  “ But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted.” Luke 14 : 10 - 11 KJV While the application can be readily misconstrued in the pursuit of higher heights, there is a significant difference between aspiration and arrogance in life. Considering the fact that life and its purpose for existence represent a given bid, the aspiration of everyone is powered through the focus of the heart by discipline and dedication to all the necessary activities to the achievement of goals. Despite the fact that these aspirations expect to lead to higher heights, the grasping of higher heights is the motivation of aspirations. Whereas, arrogant hearts are overtly concerned about the grasping of higher heights and positions of author...

“ Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: Teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: And the knowledge of the holy is understanding. ” Proverbs 9 : 9 - 10 KJV  “ Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: And with all thy getting get understanding (Proverbs 4 : 7 )” suggests the prospect of all kinds of getting in the world outside the purview of the principal thing. Ironically, all kinds of getting that produce material affluence, artificial intelligence, financial prosperity, and physical strength are readily twisted as wisdom. Whereas, this worldly wisdom in God’s economy is simply considered as foolishness. If the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and not even wisdom yet, it is not surprising why the fear of the lords and principalities of worldly wisdom is foolishness. The fear of the LORD provides access to the gracious gateway towards the accumulation and application of godly ...