Where is your treasure?

Proverbs 2:1

First, read Proverbs chapter one. It answers the question, “Why was this book written” and foretells the end of those who neglect following Wisdom. What is wisdom? Knowing and doing God’s will. Where do we find it? In His written word to us, the Bible.

Proverbs 2:1 states two conditions we are to meet as God’s children.
Pr 2:1 My son, if you will receive my sayings, And treasure my commandments within you,
Right away, notice the word ‘if’. If implies choice. Everyone has a choice to either accept God’s truths or reject them. You could also say ‘when’ you receive my sayings, or, ‘whenever’ you receive my sayings.

Think about what it means to receive something. In order to receive something in a positive sense, there needs to be an acceptance of it as in receiving a gift. To receive the word or words of God (in this case penned by Solomon) means we accept it as true and valid. Following are a few scriptures that give us more information on the value of God’s word.

God’s word is inspired. It teaches, reproves, corrects and trains in righteousness.
2Ti 3:16 All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness;

God’s word is written by men through the work of the Holy Spirit – it is God-breathed.
2Pe 1:21 for no prophecy was ever made by an act of human will, but men moved by the Holy Spirit spoke from God.

God’s word is something we receive in humility, it is pure, it is able to save men from the power of sin and spiritual death.
Jas 1:21 Therefore putting aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to save your souls.

God’s word is delightful and cause for continuous reflection.
Ps 1:2 But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night.

God’s word is our instruction book on how to live. It is the source of our reason for living with hope.
Ro 15:4 For whatever was written in earlier times was written for our instruction, that through perseverance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.

God’s word is to be embedded in our lives.
Pr 4:21 Do not let them depart from your sight; Keep them in the midst of your heart.

Have you received God’s word as absolute truth? Receiving a gift means we don’t pay for it. What do you do with a precious gift that has been given to you? You treat it as treasure! You protect it for its value. The value is recognized not only for what it is but also for who has given it.
Do you treasure God’s word? How? What does this look like in your life? Would others know you treasure His words?

Your thoughts are welcome.

Author: Sharyn Balogh

You know it's difficult to write about yourself. The most important fact I can disclose is that I'm saved by God's grace through faith in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. My desire is to live a life honoring to God in response for the gift of salvation I've been given. This is so much easier said than done! I struggle daily with right choices, right words, right thoughts, and right actions. My best and only defense against sin is the power of God in me and for that I am inexpressibly thankful. I have three amazing grown-up children who have responded to God's call in their lives along with their spouses. One of the great joys of my life is knowing my children and their families strive to serve and follow God. My grandchildren are another wonderful joy in my life! My husband and I are blessed with four beautiful grandchildren to date with another expected very soon on September 12th. We also are thankful for the comforting knowledge that an additional three of our grandchildren, a set of twins at three months gestation and a little boy, Isaac, at four and a half months gestation, are in our Savior's presence. I have attended the same church since the day my eyes were opened to Truth over thirty years ago. How fortunate it is to have been led by God’s hand immediately to a church body that follows the Bible, no man-made doctrines, just the Word clear and strong. My husband is my best friend, my confidant, my encourager, and I still can't believe how blessed I am by his example of love and generosity towards everyone around him. He is God-fearing, compassionate, and kind and I have learned so much from him. I am a daughter to my almost 92 year-old mother, sister to three brothers, a wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, aunt, great-aunt, neighbor and friend. That means, whomever is reading this, we probably have something in common! I love every unique role I have been placed in. I'm frequently stretched and sometimes feel like silly putty that wants to bounce right back into my comfort zone. My greatest ambition is to be a follower of Jesus; a light that shines for Him at all times, in all circumstances. So, there it is, a bit about me. I guess I was able to write about myself after all! However, my existence cannot be defined without Jesus Christ, my Lord and my Savior. His love has permeated my life to His glory and my eternal thankfulness.