Until the Cart Flips Over

If you seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures; then shall you… (Proverbs 2:4)

The popular culture has become the wisdom of the masses. No more digging for diamonds or rubies is required because fountains of wisdom bubble forth in high definition, sit in control of our schools, dispense our health, and steer the government. Thinking, questioning and searching is now the domain of eccentrics, non-conformists and conspiracy believers. Faith, independent thinking and personal responsibility are no longer required or expected. Relax in the back seat and let the experts drive. Rest in peace. If there is damage to health, finances, family or faith; it will be the driver’s fault.

Yet, wisdom still cries out, saying, “How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? And the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?” Jesus promised a solid foundation and strong house to those who DO what He commanded. Watch out! Personal responsibility is rearing its head. Sadly, there are few who know what Jesus commanded and even fewer who take action to apply that truth to modern life. The road of life has many forks that lead to disaster but He who is the Way, the Truth and the Life shows the way to the place He has prepared. The fountains of worldly wisdom encourage ignorance, entertainment and conformity as the way to peace, joy and acceptance. Ignorance is truly bliss – until the cart flips over in the ditch.

"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” (Matthew 7:7)

Happy is the man that finds wisdom, and the man that gets understanding. She is more precious than rubies: and all the things you can desire are not to be compared unto her. (Proverbs 3:13,15)

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