That Which is Good
"...but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil."
Romans 16:19
Wise unto that which is good. Study the Bible- knowing God's Word will help you now God. Wise unto that which is good. You should have loads of information about good things. God- know as much about God as you can. Know what He is, who He is, what He's done for you. Study the promises He's made to you. Study the Bible- the History, the commands, everything that is in there is something that God wants you to know.
Being wise unto that which is good will help you to not sin. Psalms 119:11 says, "Thy word have I hid in my heart, that I might not sin against thee." In order to keep ourselves free from me sin, we must fill our minds with good things. Not just things that 'aren't bad' but also things that are good. Verses we have memorized will come to mind when you are tempted. When faced with a difficult situation you will remember Biblical principles that you have learned and you will be able to make the right choices.
But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: I Peter 3:15. Knowlege of "the hope that is in you" will allow you to be a witness for the Lord. It would be a very sad thing if an unsaved person asked you about your what you believed, about God, or about the Bible, and you had nothing to share with them.
Commit to be wise about the good things that the Lord wants us to know! Study to show yourself approved unto God, so that you won't have to be ashamed!
Amen!! Definitely the past year the Lord has been showing me that I need to learn and have an answer. This is a good remind of that :)
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