July 29, 2026

GROWTH

Proverbs 9:9-12

Give the opportunity to a wise man, and he will be wiser;
Instruct a righteous man, and he shall continue to receive it.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
And the counsel of saints is understanding;
For to know the law is characteristic of a good mind.
For in this manner you will live a long time,
And the years of your life shall be increased.
My son, if you become wise in yourself,
you shall also be wise toward your neighbor;
But if you prove to be evil, you alone will go through troubles.

Personal Challenge

As human beings, we were not made to be sedentary in our growth. We are meant to always be learning and growing. As followers of Christ, that growth is to be in His image. It is a never-ending process, for when we stop, we actually start moving backwards. So, how do we do this? We receive the instruction given to us; we respect our Lord trusting that He will provide us the instruction we need. We pursue the counsel of the saints for understanding. We know the law given to us and live by it. We do this out of our love for God and in appreciation of His love for us. Glory be to God!