Wisdom for the Season

“A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.”  Proverbs 15:14

Lately, more than usual, I have noticed that people seem to be without guidance and direction for their life.  It is as though the world all around us is a desert for wisdom and a paradise for foolishness.  Even the paths of our leaders have found their steps among the foolish things of this world. Proverbs 15:21 states, “Foolishness brings joy to those with no sense; a sensible person stays on the right path.” 

The wise person is indeed hungry for knowledge and lives for it.  For example, a wise person who wants to truly get out of debt will begin to study financial matters.

I have learned that it is not wise or sensible to ignore your income and pretend as though you have more money than you actually have.  Yes, you can charge it, but you still have to pay it! The bill will come in sooner or later.  And because you use debit/credit cards it feels as though you are not really spending your cash.  However, you are spending your cash and maybe even your future cash.

I know you are saying, “It’s Christmas!”  Just because it is Christmas do you feel obligated to spend money you don’t have?  If you do you will be unhappy sometime soon.  Gifts within themselves do not make Christmas. They are an expression of our love, but they cannot substitute for the love you need to give or get from your family. We give gifts because Christ was the gift given to us.  However, God tell us to owe no man anything.  So if you don’t have it, free yourself up and give your family the gift of love. You still have to count what you have and understand what you don’t have.

Also, during this holiday season stores are looking to make profit and increase their cash flow; they are going to try very hard to get you to buy into the fact that you can have it all now and don’t worry about how you are going to pay for it later. Don’t be foolish, and remember there is treasure in the house of the godly, because if is fill with the gift of Love.

Do yourself a favor and do not feed on the trash of “you deserve it”, “the children will not understand”, and “if you loved me you would….” People ruin their lives by their own foolishness and then are angry with the Lord. Wisdom lives together with good judgment. So use good judgment!

My intent is to be a voice in the desert crying to the world to accept the gift of Christ, because all other gifts only bring temporary happiness. We celebrate Christmas because of His birth, let us live because of His death! He set the standards and gave himself instead of presents.  Your time and love is the best present you can give anyone. 

For His Glory;

Pastor Patricia