Proverbs: Watch Your Step
Wisdom that sticks with you - straight from God's Word.
"The simple believes every word, but the prudent considers well his steps" (Proverbs 14:15). The Good News Bible translation puts it this way, "A fool will believe anything; smart people watch their step."
We should not depend on hearsay for what we believe, but carefully verify things and try to connect the dots of a matter. This may take some time and research, but it's worth the effort.
In particular, we should be careful to search out the truth of God's way in the Bible. Many people interpret the Bible for their own benefit, and not according to what it actually says. Be sure to ask God for guidance and for a mind open to the truth as you read the Bible.
Have you ever "believed every word" and been misled? What can you do in the future to avoid this mistake?
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Amanda Stiver
Amanda Stiver graduated from the Robert D. Clark Honors College of the University of Oregon.
Mario Seiglie
Mr. Seiglie was born in Havana, Cuba, and came to the United States when he was a child. He found out about the Church when he was 17 from a Church member in high school. He went to Ambassador College in Big Sandy, Texas, and in Pasadena, California, graduating with degrees in theology and Spanish. He serves as the pastor of the Garden Grove, CA UCG congregation and serves in the Spanish speaking areas of South America. He also writes for the Beyond Today magazine and currently serves on the UCG Council of Elders. He and his wife, Caty, have four grown daughters, and grandchildren.
