Proverbs 3:5-7

‘Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes: fear the Lord and shun evil.’ Proverbs 3:5-7

This is one of these key life verses that is so good to come back to again and again. It’s so easy to leave God out of the decision making process because we think we have all the relevant information. It’s called ‘being wise in your own eyes’.

One of the verses associated with David that pops up again and again is “David enquired of the Lord’. The few times he didn’t, it got him in a whole lot of trouble and he ended up in places like Ziklag. This story in 1 Sam 27 opens with the words ‘David thought to himself … Bad idea David!

The second part of the verse also contains a real gem – verse 7b ‘Fear the Lord and shun evil’. Actually if you want a definition for fearing the Lord it’s to shun evil. There’s no doubt that certain types of evil can seem very enticing. It’s so important that we don’t nibble at the bait or flirt with evil, and no leaning over the fence for a closer look! When you’re tempted say this verse to yourself ‘Fear the Lord and shun evil.’

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