COMMON SENSE

From the desk of Pastor Tunde Daniels

Saturday 12th December 2015

LIGHT FOR THE WAY
(Daily Devotional)

"The Lord gives us wisdom; from His mouth comes knowledge and understanding"(Proverbs 2:6)

COMMON SENSE

its been said that common sense is not so common. In a society that has grown increasingly litigiuos, we are filled warnings on products, mostly because some people lack common sense. Here are some of the instructions on some of the products:
*On a hair dryer: Do not use while sleeping
*On an iron: Do not iron cloths on body
*On hot plate: Do not put your hand on plate while plugged.
*On chainsaw: Do not attempt to stop chain with your hand.

Common can be learned from experience or teaching of those we trust. But God's word is the best source of all to develop discernment and good judgement.
Three words echoes through the book of proverbs: wisdom, knowledge, understanding. God has packed this book with common sense.
Proverbs 11:12 advises restraint: "A man of understanding holds his peace."
Proverbs 17:27 warns "He who has knowledge spares his words, and a man of understanding is of calm spirit".
Proverbs 20:13 is practical: "Do not love sleep, lest you come to poverty".
To get more common sense, consult God's word daily. To gain the heart of wisdom ask God for it.(James 1:5). Read regularly from proverbs. Seek out godly counsel (Proverbs 11:14; 15:22; 19:20). Knowledge without common sense is folly.

PRAYER POINT

Father, I open my heart to receive wisdom knowledge and understanding for profitable living in Jesus name.

DAILY BIBLE READING

Zechariah 12-14; Revelation. 2:1-17; Proverbs 30:1-10