What is the meaning of Proverbs 5:7, Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth.
The meaning of Proverbs 5:7
In Proverbs 5:7, The Father advises His children strongly to listen to Him and not depart from the words of His mouth. The Father has understanding and His words are words of knowledge and wisdom.
The words of the Father are written in the Bible (the Word of God). Therefore the Bible is the Compass in your life that keep you on the right path in life.
The words and commandments of the Father guide you in His ways and keep you from harm and prevent you from going astray and enter the ways of the world that brings you to ruin.
If you need advice or encouragement or you search for answers, you should turn to the Bible. God’s Word is the truth and will always remain the truth.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works (2 Timothy 3:16-17)
Turn to the Father for wisdom, knowledge and understanding
The Father doesn’t lie but always speaks the truth and always gives the right advice and answer. Therefore you should turn to Him instead of the world and strangers, who don’t know God.
A stranger could be a family member, a neighbor, a good friend, or an acquaintance. As long as that person is not born again and doesn’t walk in the ways of the Lord and abides in the Word, that person can’t provide good advice because the person is natural and not spiritual discerned.
Good advice and instruction(s) comes from the truth (of God). Therefore good advice or instruction(s) is based on the Word of God and not human knowledge, reasoning, philosophies, and the words of the world.
Do you listen and do what the Father tells you to do?
When you go to the Father, He shall answer. When the Father answers you, it is up to you what you will do with His answer.
Do you listen to Him, and do what He tells us to do, even if you don’t like His answer because God’s will is not according to your will? Or do you reject His answer and lean on your own understanding and go your own way?
If children really love their Father, then they shall receive His instruction and follow up on His instruction. They shall show their love to the Father by obeying His Word and commandments and walk in His ways.
Hear me now therefore, O ye children, and depart not from the words of my mouth
Proverbs 5:7
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