THE FINAL PROMOTION

Proverbs 3:33-35

• The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.
• Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly.
• The wise shall inherit glory: but shame shall be the promotion of fools.

Our king seems to conclude this exhortation to his son with these three maxims. Should we forget all the details in the preceding admonitions; should we fail to understand all their implications; if we only but remember these three maxims, we will possess the true heart of the wisdom that comes from above.

We may look at the house of the wicked and consider them blessed. In turn,as we try to be faithful to Him, we may look at our own house and wonder if God really sees us. Thus it is always with God’s people. But whatever our physical sense declare to us, we must remember the truth of the Word which reveals to our hearts the truth hidden from our eyes, that: The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just.

Many people scorn and scoff at the laws of God. They declare the principles of Godly living outdated. They push their ‘enlightenment’ agenda though every mediatic and political mean possible. They constantly feel like they have to fight and struggle in order to justify their position. On the other hand, the people who humbly and lowliness of mind simply accept and endorse God’s ways seem to own a spirit of peace and quietness that no psychologist could ever offer. Thus He scorneth the scorners: but He giveth grace unto the lowly.

Oh, for the precious promises. When all is said and done; when the books are opened; when faith is balanced against works; when intentions are compared with actions; when spirits are rubbed against the touchstone; when the wheat is separated from the chaff; when fire reveals the only true lasting matter of our soul; when the sheep go again under the counting hand; when the Lord God of the Hosts of Heaven gives the final roll call; when the ultimate judgment is pronounced; glory, yes glory is given to those faithful ones who had enough love for their Lord to love Him with all their hearts, at even the cost of their lives and worldly reputation. But shame, oh yes, shame shall be the only promotion that those who loved wickedness, that those who scorned God’s commandments will receive.

Even so Lord Yehoshua, come quickly!