Heralds Digest

  “ Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? prudent, and he shall know them? for the ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein .” Hosea 14 : 9 KJV It is true that being created as a free moral agent implies ownership of our decisions. Unfortunately, our decisions, and not the prerogative of God, determine our destinies in life. When we think we are wise and have arrived, then comes the perplexity caused by confrontation with the sovereignty of God. Since human methods and mastery are perfectly subservient to sovereignty, acknowledging God’s ways as the only wise ways is not just the beginning of wisdom…it is the only available wisdom. And to the pride of Ephraim, the “ just shall walk in them: but the transgressors shall fall therein” ; while the truly wise and prudent souls are known by their submission to the sovereignty of God. Whenever the hearts of men are trained to accept the sovereignty of God in all s...

  “ Who is wise? Let him understand these things. Who is prudent? Let him know them. For the ways of the Lord are right; The righteous walk in them, But transgressors stumble in them. ” Hosea 14 : 9 NKJV The advances of knowledge in these last days suggest the multiplicity of the supposedly wise ways or foolishness. Otherwise, life’s challenges and national problems will be easily resolved within the conference of philosophers and the assembly of sages. But the scriptural revelation is that only the ways of the Lord are right, in just about everything in our lives. Therefore, we should seek advances in knowledge, opportunities, and privileges to discover more of the ways of God; and not rather turn away from Him and His counsels. Unfortunately, even the learned and supposedly righteous people will expect the patronage of their wisdom and understanding on personal lifestyles, current affairs, family projects, and national issues, without recourse to the counsels of God. These undo...

  “Who is wise? Let him understand these things. Who is prudent? Let him know them. For the ways of the LORD are right; The righteous walk in them, But transgressors stumble in them.” ‭‭Hosea‬ ‭14:9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬   https://www.bible.com/114/hos.14.9.nkj Finding the right route in life is not as straightforward as following a set of rules. A sincere plunge into the operation of any system, governed by the combination of government policies, health protocol, religious tenets, etc, often quickly reveals confusion and contradictions. The major problem with the interpretation of rules is the diverse self-interests of the different players or concerned stakeholders. And the true solution is a sincere submission of all hearts to the interest of God. Unfortunately, Israel would like to trust the security intelligence of Assyria, Ephraim would delight in her idols, and both always crave the provision of real rest and soul satisfaction in God. Whereas, prophet Hosea reminded the people that ...