Proverbs

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NASB	Proverbs 1:29 Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the LORD.
AMPLIFIED 2015	Proverbs 1:29 Because they hated knowledge And did not choose the fear of the LORD [that is, obeying Him with reverence and awe-filled respect], [Prov 8:13]

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Bible Question: Bless you, momma. And thank you for infusing your response with Scripture.

This is the most interesting of the responses we get.

Our ministry offers services to churches, but it is a task to get through, or through to, the gatekeepers. A wise sister told us yesterday: "Some pastors will not allow anything into the church unless they can say it was their idea in the first place". I suppose that there is a pride in having originated an idea. Now, the challenge for us is, how do you help them anyway? And if the problem is pride, then how do you help them with that?

We will work on that. But my immediate impression is that only time and circumstances will take care of that. We are working today with a church where the pastor has told us in the past that he has no further need for us. But he now has circumstances to deal with. He called this week for an emergency meeting, and today he is out of town and has left the church in our hands. Interesting that we would not have thought his problem was pride. He is a good man, and we were simply bewildered with his response. But we tried to maintain an inactive positive relationship.

We have a theory that, in spite of appearances, our basic problem is fear. What do you think of that? The scripture I have in mind is Genesis 3:10.

Bible Answer: Greetings! And what causes us to fear? - that we are somehow unworthy - naked - what are we trying to "cover up?" How about negative pride?

In our heart of hearts we must come to that point of brokenness, the realization that we are "uncovered." We recognize the Fall of man within ourselves and this fear of discovery prompts us to do what is "wise in our own eyes."

Instead of going to God and seeking His mercy and righteousness, we use fig leaves (self effort) to "justify" ourselves. Yes, fear is a great motivator to "cover-up." But WHAT needs to be covered? Praise God for the shed blood of Jesus which covers ALL my sin! This alone makes me worthy and frees me from fear! Perfect love, God's love, cast out fear. Sadly, pride keeps many believers captive to fear; they have not fully appreciated the love of God in Christ (Romans 5:8)

Blessings on your day,

mommapbs