February 15, 2017 - - Proverbs 15:28 Giving a right answer
/The heart of the righteous studies how to answer,
But the mouth of the wicked person pours forth evil.
Proverbs 15:28 NKJV
The righteous person is one who knows he is a sinner. He is not superior to anyone else. He is not proud of his accomplishments, rather, he knows his sins have been put on to Jesus and Jesus bore the full weight of God's punishment against his sin there. When the righteous man is made aware of his sin, he turns from it, asks God for forgiveness, based on the merits of Christ, and lives a new life strengthened by the help of Jesus' Spirit.
The righteous man studies the word of God.
The righteous man studies how heroes of the faith life.
The righteous man studies listening to advice.
The righteous man studies learning from Biblical sermons.
The righteous man studies his opponent in order to win him to Jesus and the way of life.
King Jesus, I confess I am not righteous. There is no ground for me to boast or to hold up my life as an example. Jesus, Friend of Sinners and Savior of those who call on You, it is You Who are my boast and my song, my hope and my joy. Teach me more and more about You. Show me Your will and Your way so that I will honour our Father in heaven and by the strength of Your Spirit will end whatever contentious and divisive ways I have been pursuing. Let me study and grow in all that is excellent and good for the glory of Your Name and thereby win others to Christ--the joy and crown of believers. Amen.
