Wisdom in Obedience

 

    Wisdom brightens a person's face and softens their appearance.  A wise person is not stressed about things that they can not change.  They have patience with people.   They understand the wisdom of obedience.  They may be the leader, but they are still need to be obedient to God.  

    We are under oath as citizens to obey our national leader.  If you take an oath, then you need to obey the parameters of that oath.  Do be in a big hurry to finish where it is not done properly.  Don't stand defiantly for things that are not good.  Basically don't rebel to just rebel.   If the national leader has the country do wrong, then it is on him.  You can wash your hands of the guilt, anger, or resentment.  Do the best you can in the circumstance.

    The leader's word is supreme, as long as it does not go against God's commands.  You have to know God's commands to know if you have the right to fight against a leader's command.   The point is that God put them in the position for a reason.  We don't have to like it, but we do have to accept it.  A Godly leader will not lead you to harm and the wicked leader will be buried soon enough.

    Praise is meaningless.  Instead focus on righteous behavior.  Do what is right because it is right.  If you do something wrong, then accept the punishment.  The punishment should be quick and not linger.  We should fear God. If we do, then we trust that all will turn out okay in the end.  It is not the same for a fool.  It is meaningless when the righteous get what the fool deserves and vise-versa, but it happens.  It sends a confusing message, but all we can do is trust in the final outcome.

    No one can fully comprehend God or His ways.  It is just too big, too divine.  We will never find the meaning in everything.  Maybe one day in Heaven, but I think that once we are there that none of this will matter anymore.  Become as wise as you can, so that you can find purpose even when things are less than ideal.  If you are a leader, turn to God for guidance, so that you can be a good leader.

Ecclesiastes 8