Isaiah 64:8 says:
But now, O Jehovah, you are our Father. We are the clay, and you are our Potter; We are all the work of your hand.
End of quote.
Now to focus on the expression:
"We are the clay"
This expression should move me to humility.
I am the clay.
I am not the potter.
I did not make myself.
I do not own myself.
I am the owned.
So I should always seek to be a vessel fit for the use my owner wants to use me for.
Then I will find meaning and purpose in life.
Then my maker will also keep me safe and in his sight and in his treasuries.
So use this thought to look at the applying of bible principles differently.
I am applying them
1️⃣ In recognition of my owned status.
▪️What does my maker require of me❓
2️⃣ In appreciation of my created status.
▪️Where would I be if my clay was not designed❓
3️⃣In expectation of my designer status.
▪️How does a clay vessel not painted nor engraved with designs appear among the lot❓
4️⃣ In anticipation of my treasured status.
▪️Why wouldn't I want to be counted among vessels in the special chambers or treasuries of my Owner?
5️⃣ In admission of my redeemed or ransomed and refurbished status.
▪️When would I have had all such beauty if my Master's mercy had not been lovingly extended to me although undeserving❓
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2Timothy 2:22-24 reads:
"Now in a large house there are utensils not only of gold and silver but also of wood and earthenware, and some for an honorable use but others for a use lacking honor. 21 So if anyone keeps clear of the latter ones, he will be an instrument for an honorable use, sanctified, useful to his owner, prepared for every good work. 22 So flee from youthful desires, but pursue righteousness, faith, love, peace, along with those who call on the Lord out of a clean heart"
2Timothy 2:22-24
End of quote.
End of insight.
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NEXT INSIGHT IS TAKEN FROM
ISAIAH 63:7
Isaiah 63:7 reads:
I will mention Jehovah’s acts of loyal love, The praiseworthy acts of Jehovah, Because of all that Jehovah has done for us, The many good things he has done for the house of Israel, According to his mercy and his great loyal love
-Isaiah 63:7
End of quote
Now to focus on:
Because of all that Jehovah has done for us, The many good things he has done.
Now the Insights:
Why should I sing praises wholeheartedly?
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Why should I tell of Jehovah's goodness and goodnews to others?
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Why should I serve him with joy?
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Why should my whole being rejoice in Jehovah?
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Why should I come to Jehovah with Thanksgiving?
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The answer is Isaiah 63:7 quoted above.
If I am to count my blessings and all of Jehovah's goodness to me and His benefits to me, I will end up with the question:
"With what will I repay Jehovah for all the good He has done for me?"
Palm 116:12
End of quote.
End of insight.
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NEXT INSIGHT IS TAKEN FROM
Isaiah 62:6,7
on October 15, 2022
Isaiah 62:6,7 reads:
"Upon your walls, O Jerusalem, I have commissioned watchmen. Continuously, all day long and all night long, they should not be silent. You who make mention of Jehovah, Do not rest, 7 And do not give him any rest until he firmly establishes Jerusalem, Yes, until he makes her the praise of the earth"
End of quote.
Now to focus on the portion of the scripture that says:
You who make mention of Jehovah, Do not rest, 7 And do not give him any rest until he firmly establishes Jerusalem.
Yes, until he makes her the praise of the earth - Isaiah 62: 6,7
Faith-inspiring lessons there.
1. Until Jehovah's assignment is finished, do not rest.
2. Until Jehovah grants my prayer request, I should continue to ask. Keep on asking.
3. JEHOVAH wants me to keep on asking and not make Him rest. Of course it also means I do not rest myself.
4. Recognize, and if not, make sure that the prayer request will lead to the praise of Jehovah.
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This is an important prayer point.
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End of insight.
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NEXT Meditation INSIGHT IS TAKEN FROM
Isaiah 61:11 on October 12, 2022
Isaiah 61:11 reads:
I will greatly exult in Jehovah. My whole being will rejoice in my God. For he has clothed me with the garments of salvation; He has wrapped me with the robe of righteousness, Just like a bridegroom who wears a turban like that of a priest, And like a bride who adorns herself with her ornaments.
Isaiah 61:11
Now to focus on the portion of the scripture that says:
Quote:
"My whole being will rejoice in my God"
End of quote.
Why will My whole being will rejoice in my God?
Because of
Righteousness.
Righteousness is so pleasing to Jehovah.
I must pursue righteousness and goodness. That pursuit will make my whole being rejoice in Jehovah because I know I will be doing the things pleasing to him.
Jesus was an example of a servant whose whole being rejoiced in Jehovah because as he said: " I always do things pleasing to [my Father]."
Because of that he knew Jehovah will never abandon him. - John 8:29
If I pursue righteousness and persevere in it, then I would also be of the assurance that Jehovah will Never abandon me.
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Knowing this will always keep me hopeful and not anxious and it will help me be prayerful because I become keenly aware of my reliance on Jehovah knowing that for me to be successful in persevering in righteousness, I will need Jehovah's spirit to help me.
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The songs too will help my whole being rejoice in Jehovah.
End of insight.
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NEXT Meditation INSIGHT IS TAKEN FROM
Isaiah 61:1-3 on October 13, 2022
Isaiah 61:1-3 reads:
"The spirit of the Sovereign Lord Jehovah is upon me,
👉🏾Because Jehovah anointed me
▪️TO DECLARE GOODNEWS TO THE MEEK.
👉🏾He sent me
▪️TO BIND UP THE BROKENHEARTED,
▪️TO PROCLAIM LIBERTY TO THE CAPTIVES And
▪️THE WIDE OPENING OF THE EYES TO THE PRISONERS,
▪️TO PROCLAIM THE YEAR OF Jehovah’s GOODWILL And THE DAY OF VENGEANCE OF OUR GOD.
▪️TO PROVIDE FOR THOSE MOURNING OVER ZION,
▪️TO GIVE THEM A HEADDRESS INSTEAD OF ASHES,
▪️THE OILS OF EXULTATION INSTEAD OF MOURNING,
▪️THE GARMENT OF PRAISE INSTEAD OF A DESPONDENT SPIRIT.
And they will be called big trees of righteousness, The planting of Jehovah, in order to glorify him.
Isaiah 61:1-3
End of quote.
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Now to focus on the portion that says:
quote:
"Because Jehovah anointed me to declare good news to the meek."
Unquote.
This is a good field service introduction.
Read it with the householder and then tell the householder this is why I am here.
Which of the above does he want me to talk about or help him with.
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This is in imitation of Jesus when he begun his ministry and now that he has also commissioned me to "Go....and make disciples" like he did, I should apply it.
Luke 4:17-21; Matthew 28:18-20
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This also means that I have to have a scripture available for each choice the householder makes and the subject line to take the discussion.
It also means that I have to examine my ministry and my motives to ensure that they align with Isaiah 61: 1-3
End of insight.
Next insight is taken from
Psalm 112:1 on January 13, 2022
Psalm 112:1 reads:
"Happy is the man who fears Jehovah, Who takes GREAT PLEASURE in his commandments."
Now to focus on the portion that says:
Quote:
"Take GREAT PLEASURE in Jehovah's commandments".
Unquote.
👉🏾HOW?
I have to learn it.
It is an acquired virtue. It is not inborn neither is it automatic.
It is an emotion that has to be cultivated, a quality that has to be nurtured.
This cultivation and nurturing must be a heart and mind collaboration.
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First I have to list all the blessings of Jehovah on me, from life itself to the things that sustain life and the ongoing evidence of his Love including the supreme sacrifice of His son. Everything that I can list, I should list.
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Then I have to carefully meditate on the list in '1' above.
🔹How has each of the blessings benefited me?
🔹How will life be like without each one of them?
🔹The gift of life, the miracle of life, how much can I pay for it? What can I give in exchange for it?
🔹Could I still live without some of Jehovah's blessings? Eg. The Five senses
🔹What does each tell me about Jehovah's love for me personally?
🔹Can I really repay Jehovah for all his benefits to me?
🔹How will I feel if despite doing good to others they repay me with bad?
🔹How then does Jehovah feel?
🔹So what does Jehovah ask in return?
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Now move to advanced meditation on the issues in '2' above
🔹I know right and wrong so why is it difficult to do right?
🔹How does the heart play a role in what I do?
🔹How does the mind play a role in the fight to do right?
🔹How does Romans 7:15-25 shed light in this heart-mind tug of war?
🔹How can I strengthen my mind to overcome the sinful heart?
🔹How can I also help the heart incline more towards righteousness?
🔹How do Jesus' words at Matthew 15:18-20 and the words at James 1:13-15 together with Proverbs 6:27 and Galatians 6:7 shed light on how the heart inclines more towards unrighteousness.
🔹How can meditating on the just-mentioned scriptures help me strengthen the inclination of my heart towards righteousness?
🔹And then how does the Joseph strategy of FLEEING come into play when all else fails or circumstances overtake me?
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Further meditation.
🔹What motivation am I giving myself to encourage me to move towards righteousness?
🔹Look at all Jehovah can make me be now and consider the honour and blessings arising from it. Don't I prefer that to the filth of unrighteousness?
🔹Consider the blessings due my sons, Heman & Ethan. Don't I want them to have Jehovah's favour?
🔹Consider the whole range of positive contributions I want to make in promoting Kingdom interests, esp the bringing of more into the sheepfold. What temporary enjoyment of sin is worth losing that privilege?
🔹In addition FAITH should help me foresee that the applications I have put before Jehovah that I want to fulfil in these last days, Jehovah is preparing me for it. They will all be entrusted to me. I need to prove ready and worthy.
🔹Jehovah will begin changing my heart to that end ( 1 Samuel 10:9). And once that happens, I will need to remain humble and reliant on Jehovah. Not like Saul who disappointed Jehovah as shown at 1 Samuel 15:22,23
All this boils down to taking Pleasure in Jehovah's Commandments
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And now in recognition of Jesus words at Matthew 6:21,
🔹how can I move my treasures to (or make sacrifices for) God's righteousness such that my heart desires to be there?
🔹What do I need to painfully lose? Certain relationships? Certain devices or apps or movies or music or books? Certain material possessions?
🔹How about certain titles, certain emotional attachments to worldly accolades like Odade3 and similar?
🔹How about ego calls? Fleshly desires? Desires of the eyes?
1 John 2:15-17
🔹Will the pain of cutting off all such help in making my heart not wanting that pain to be in vain?
🔹And how about the sacrifices of time?
🔹Do I recognize that I have to make time for spiritual things especially bible reading and meditation?
🔹And do I recognize that making such time will sacrifice other things but such sacrifices are what is needed to move my heart towards the place of righteousness.
🔹So do I have a time schedule for such daily bible reading and spiritual activity that makes other mundane activities revolve around it?
🔹And if I have such a Bible reading schedule, do I enforce it no matter what, allowing nothing to interfere as much as possible?
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Doing all the above may help take pleasure in Jehovah's commandments. So from time to time I will have to
🔹Review my progress
🔹Return to this write-up and measure my progress
🔹Check if other things have been missed here that needs to be part of the write-up.
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Now to the meat of the issue:
How Can I Take Great Pleasure, not just pleasure but GREAT PLEASURE in Jehovah's commandments?
This now moves me into the realm of understanding why Jehovah gives His commandments.
🔹Isaiah 48:17,18
Personal benefits to my physical well-being and life.
Proverbs 14:30; 17:22; Proverbs 4:20-23
(NOTE: Proverbs 4:20-23 esp vs 23 is very useful in the heart, mind, body and soul research. Incorporate it)
🔹1 John 3:4
Benefits to those I love and my neighbour. Making the world a better place.
🔹Isaiah 43:9-13
Be proud of the role I play and the side I choose in the Universal issue of sovereignty. Be a witness worth my salt knowing that I am on the winning side.
Matthew 12:30
🔹Matthew 25:34
KEEP RIGHT ↘️
and
Keep doing right➡️
I will reap if I do not tire out
Galatians 6:7-9
Number 8.
The issue of the GREATEST VIRTUE:
LOVE.
1 Corinthians 13:1-13
No success is possible when dealing with taking Great Pleasure in Jehovah if true LOVE is not a catalyst.
This is a whole write-up on its own.
Number 9.
And the issue of my health
🔹Proverbs 4:20-23
The way I religiously take good care of my health, recognizing that the spiritual aspect carries about 99% weight in being healthy should help me re-direct that great pleasure into God's righteousness
John 6: 27,63
1 Timothy 4:8
🔹The reality is that, the body has a self-healing regenerative process that if the current or energy (life spark or vital force) from the inner person(the soul) is right, if the vibe is good and positive, the body organs will get enough energy to keep healthy no matter the situation.
Some can fast for 40 days and still stay healthy because of the sustaining power of Jehovah's word and spirit. Moses and Jesus on my mind.
Some can outlive their contemporaries way beyond imagination simply because God's word said they will. Joshua and Caleb on my mind.
This is why the word of God is also said to be alive. It imparts life on its own.
Hebrew 4:12
Check the context also Hebrews 4:1-13. Now it will give more insight.
🔹Knowing then that the word of God is alive, gives more life, refines life's, sustains life, in deed MY LIFE DEPENDS ON GOD'S WORD, including my health, I must then take GREAT PLEASURE in it the way I take great pleasure in doing things that are healthy like energizing water, drinking herbal teas, garlic etc.
Matthew 4:4
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The MULTI multivitamin, the SUPER superfood supplement, the king of all health therapies, beyond complement, not needing any additional help, that can be relied on solely for good health without mixing other ingredients or adding other therapies is TAKING GREAT PLEASURE IN THE COMMANDMENTS OF JEHOVAH GOD.
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♦️Start my blog with this thought then expand it using the analysis of any computer part that gets low current continuously will eventually develop problems and that is what happens to our body organs from within. Without such current shortages, our cells can work efficiently. In this regard, the heart plays a pivotal role according to Proverbs 4:23♦️
Matthew 4:4.
1 Timothy 4:8
Finally, Number 10
And then the issue of Prayer.
Philippians 4:6,7.
🔹Ask for holy spirit.
Jesus said that Jehovah is ready to give it generously.
Luke 11:1-13
Luke 11:1-13 reads:
Now he was in a certain place praying, and when he stopped, one of his disciples said to him: “Lord, teach us how to pray, just as John also taught his disciples.” 2 So he said to them: “Whenever you pray, say: ‘Father, let your name be sanctified. Let your Kingdom come. 3 Give us each day our bread according to our daily needs. 4 And forgive us our sins, for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is in debt to us; and do not bring us into temptation.’” 5 Then he said to them: “Suppose one of you has a friend and you go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, 6 because one of my friends has just come to me on a journey and I have nothing to offer him.’ 7 But that one replies from inside: ‘Stop bothering me. The door is already locked, and my young children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything.’ 8 I tell you, even if he will not get up and give him anything because of being his friend, certainly because of his bold persistence he will get up and give him whatever he needs. 9 So I say to you, keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you. 10 For everyone asking receives, and everyone seeking finds, and to everyone knocking, it will be opened. 11 Indeed, which father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will hand him a serpent instead of a fish? 12 Or if he also asks for an egg, will hand him a scorpion? 13 Therefore, if you, although being wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more so will the Father in heaven give holy spirit to those asking him!”
End of quote.
Here it is clear that my continuous asking indicates that I really I am surrendering my free will of my own free will so that holy spirit takes control. So keep on asking.
🔹Luke 1:34-37
The vs 37 says no declaration will be impossible for God
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Holy Spirit is able to make all things possible if I allow it's influence and fruitage.
Galatians 5:22,23
Jeremiah 32:17 says Nothing is too wonderful for Jehovah and Matthew 19:26 says
With men this is impossible but with God, all things are possible
🔹So if I want to take Great Pleasure in Jehovah's Commandments, I must pray about it, ask for holy spirit to help me and make the efforts, take action towards my prayers.
End of Insight.
NEXT INSIGHT IS TAKEN FROM.
Psalm 127:2 on February 3, 2022
Psalm 127:2 reads:
"It is in vain that you rise up early, That you stay up late, That you toil for your food, Since he provides for his loved ones while giving them sleep."
Psalm 127:2
End of quote
Now to focus on the portion that says:
[Jehovah] provides for his loved ones while giving them sleep.
Now to the meditation insights:
🔴 Any system or work or business that I do not set up this way or approach it this having-time-for-sleep way must be re-looked at.
🔴 Especially is this important because of the more important things:
🔹Personal study and meditation
🔹Meeting attendance
🔹Field Service
🔹Family worship
🔹Hospitality
🔹Family time together
🔹 Exercise and well-being
🔴 Allowing this principle to guide the set up and the decision-making will amount to letting Jehovah build and letting Jehovah guard.
🔴 Faith is the assured expectation of things hoped for, the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld.
🔹Hence be bold and act as above
🔹Let Jehovah know what I expect
🔹Do what Jehovah also expects
🔹Demonstrate this faith in all I do
🔹Faith backed by works always
🔴 Sleep is not a luxury. If I am not sleeping,
🔹I am not taking good care of the body Jehovah gave me. Abuse.
🔹I am not managing my energy budget well. Misuse.
🔹I am not managing my time which is life well. Poor use.
🔹I am not appreciating my spiritual heritage fully. Ingratitude.
🔹I am most likely not taking good care of my family. Neglect.
🔴Jehovah is the Universal Sovereign.
🔹The gold and the silver are His
🔹Sustenance of life is his duty, not mine.
🔹Nothing is impossible for Him
🔹He promises to take care of me without fail if I put His kingdom and His righteousness first.
🔹With Jehovah's backing I will receive pain-free blessings
🔹And Jehovah will manouvre matters in a way that my blessings remain blessings rather than turn to harm me.
🔹And one joyful aspect is that Jehovah will ensure me and my family and my bible students and my ministry in general and all those associated with me will benefit from everything he gives me materially and spiritually.
🔴 My toil will NOT be in vain.
🔹What benefits me if I gain the whole world and come to the 'vanity' realization that many before me have come to and many now are experiencing.
🔹So knowing this in advance, I need to strike balance and act immediately.
🔹And whatever losses by way of the business that come up should be accepted as part of Jehovah building and guarding. Never be anxious about any perceived losses. That may just be the human (horizontal) view and not the Divine (vertical) view.
If I prayed about the issue, accept the outcome and pray further about it.
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Remember and save in my heart:
[JEHOVAH] PROVIDES FOR HIS LOVED ONES WHILE GIVING THEM SLEEP.
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So am I sleeping? Really sleeping? If my secular business is depriving me of sleep and consuming over 70% of my weekday productive time and energy, then perhaps it's because I have started doing Jehovah's part of providing in addition to mine. Hence no time left for me.
I may have to recalibrate to the level Jehovah is allowed to play his part. Jehovah's part is more evident when there is perceived financial insecurity.
End of insight.
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NEXT INSIGHT IS TAKEN FROM.
Psalm 92:5 on November 17, 2021
Psalm 92:5 reads:
"How great your works are, O Jehovah! How very deep your thoughts are!"
Unquote .
Now the the meditation insights, the treasures and scriptural gems.
Mining the thoughts of Jehovah as found in the bible gives the MIND the tools and insights needed to understand and profit from other works of Jehovah.
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For instance through a study of the bible and the understanding gained through the help of Holy Spirit, it is apparent that there is a connection between knowledge and power and that knowing something influences the way I act, or the way I perceive the world.
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Therefore the knowledge alone is not enough. The knowledge must engender a mindset that will give the right perception of things and thus activate the right attitudes which will in turn motivate the right and beneficial actions.
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To get the total blend in right proportions and unlock the potential therefrom, I need the key of knowledge as found in the bible and as guided to by Jehovah's holy spirit.
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Catalyzing the blend are fruits of the spirit such as LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITH, MILDNESS, SELF-CONTROL.
These qualities/virtues provide the right soil conditions (heart conditions) that enable the seeds of knowledge gotten from the bible to grow appropriately, free from weeds that distort the right mindset.
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Then the fear of Jehovah, which is the water that leads to the growth comes in as an essential component. The fear of Jehovah is quite like giving Jehovah the due recognition as the Universal Sovereign and Creator and thus considering every aspect of knowledge from the viewpoint of the kind of Personality Jehovah is.
It is only then that true wisdom, which is the fruitful, beneficial, and profitable application of knowledge, is realized.
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As an example, consider the issue of bad things happening to innocent victims. Without looking at things from the angle of Jehovah's personality of love, it is easy to become bitter thinking that since Jehovah is omnipotent he could have stopped it but didn't.
Once His personality of love is put in the equation, other questions come up.
So why didn't Jehovah stop the bad event from occuring?
This should lead to further study. But the foundation of the study is the recognition of Jehovah's personality of love. So as the study progresses, that foundation will guide the search in the right direction to find the right answers which will bring peace and comfort and hope and more love to the truthseeker.
Hence, any discovery during the search which violates the principle of Jehovah's love must be rejected. That is how the Fear of God leads to wisdom.
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Now applying these to secular knowledge helps to see why scientific advancement has mainly led to more knowledge but less humanity because the knowledge gained is not situated in context of the mindset of the one whose 'deep thoughts' are being gleaned to get such knowledge.
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As an example, the first law of thermodynamics states that ENERGY IS NEITHER CREATED NOR DESTROYED.
That being the case, how can that be reconciled with the theory of evolution which begins with a Big Bang Theory. How can there be a big bang which will require energy? And if energy is always there, where did it come from?
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The bible has the ONLY logical answer:
There is an UNCREATED BEING who is the source of all energy whose name is Jehovah, Creator of the Universe.
Now it makes sense why energy itself is uncreated because the source of it is also Uncreated.
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With this knowledge settled, there now is a logical understanding of the first law of thermodynamics and also the strong scientifically proven evidence of an UNCREATED Energy Source which the bible describes as God Almighty.
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Now the design evident in Nature is also testament to the Intelligence of this God, this Creator. This is because DESIGN REQUIRES A DESIGNER and the sophistication, elegance, ingenuity, simplicity or whatever of the design, reflects the intelligence of the Designer.
Hence the Creator is not just an energy Source but also an intelligent being giving him a personality and thus making Him a Person.
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With all that settled, the one sure way to benefit from his creation, his laws and his knowledge is to apply his wisdom and mindset to everything.
This is where mining the thoughts of Jehovah as found his written word becomes the training and skill set needed to make science supremely beneficial.
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Now let us consider some of the problems we face now as a result of ignoring Jehovah in science and commerce and in general application of knowledge in society.
>>>Many diseases are not cureable today because science does not recognize the supreme design of natural plants and remedies preferring to tamper with these to produce orthodox medicines. If science had acknowledged Jehovah's wisdom evident in medicinal plants, the advancement of medicine would have been very much on the more beneficial herbal side with less side effects.
There is another side to this.
The foods we eat have been greatly tampered with and thus distorting Jehovah's original design which is healthier. Hence more diseases have arisen as a result. The sugar crisis is a case in point. Then the refined foods and refined oils.
>>> Many societies are dysfunctional because values have been democratized and liberalized. 'Do what you like' is the mantra as long as there is no clear discernible physical harm to another person.
This because the values in the bible are no more standardized.
Hence there is chaos in the midst of a thin veil of order. Suicide bombing and other acts of terrorism, wars and genocides, human rights abuses all because values and morals are not standardized according to a universal reference point, the word of God
>>> Global warming and environmental degredation is rampant because in man's desire to develop, nature is not considered and that is also because the Creator is not considered. So humans develop at the expense of the natural order of things.
>>>The quality of life is so poor because of a disregard for the wisdom of God. Humans act as though they're wiser. For instance nature has it's ways of growing food in seasons. However we have developed chemical fertilizers that force growth.
Nature has it's ways of controlling pests however we have developed chemical pesticides that endanger human health.
Nature has genetic instructions embedded in seeds but we have genetically modified these.
The result of all the above is abundant food but of poor quality which harms the human body.
We suffer because of these.
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As long as we don't show a Fear of God and recognize that what He does and teaches is the best there can be, we are going no where with our civilization. We are in a collision course with nature and with ourselves and the end result will be apocalyptic.
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BUT for me, I need to, in my own small way, recognize all these and seek out organic food or do so myself or create a business out of doing so for self and others who recognize such. Also need to help others come to appreciate what the fear of Jehovah means and how to benefit from it.
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There also is the issue of quantum physics and how a lot of it's findings really reveal the mind of God but which scientists are only uncovering but not making much sense out of it because of lack of a fear of God or lack of due recognition for Him.
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Take for instance the problem of measurement in quantum physics. The behavior of electrons appear to reveal some consciousness at the subatomic level. This consciousness or awareness makes a lot of sense when considering that living things react to knowledge/stimuli either consciously, subconsciously or unconsciously.
The whole idea of electrons behaving in a certain expected way when observed but in unexpected ways when not observed gives some insight into how beliefs and mindset and expectations define our reality. My reality and your reality are not the same because my faith which is culmination of my value system and belief system(expectations) may differ from yours.
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Consequently what I may be able to achieve given a set of circumstances may be very different from what you may be able to achieve given a similar or the same set of circumstances. All these because at the subatomic level, the electrons which help define reality are in a constant state of flux ready to be molded into the expected reality of the observer.
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This helps to appreciate Jesus' words at Mark 9:23 which says "ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE FOR THE ONE WHO HAS FAITH"
Mark 11:23,24
Mark 11:23, 24 reads-
Truly I say to you that whoever tells this mountain, ‘Be lifted up and thrown into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but has faith that what he says is going to happen, he will have it happen. This is why I tell you, all the things you pray and ask for, have faith that you have received them, and you will have them
Unquote
Then
Luke 17:6.
Luke 17:6 reads:
"Then the Lord said: “If you had faith the size of a mustard grain, you would say to this black mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea!’ and it would obey you"
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Matthew 17:20--> if you have faith the size of a mustard grain, NOTHING WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE FOR YOU.
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So obviously, Jesus, who was Jehovah's Master worker during the Creation understands that reality is not cast in stone. We define our own reality and the findings of quantum physics seem to lend credence to why that is so.
Such scientific findings are exciting for the one who takes time to mine the deep thoughts of Jehovah God because then it positions such a person to do the impossible.
This is exciting.
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All these quantum findings also have further understanding into the issue of freewill itself.
That will be for another time: QUANTUM PHYSICS AND THE ISSUE OF FREE WILL.
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Now to the NEXT MEDITATION INSIGHT taken from
PSALM 111:10 on January 9, 2022
Psalm 111:10 reads
The FEAR OF JEHOVAH is the beginning of WISDOM. All those observing his orders show good INSIGHT
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Now to the meditation treasures:
WHAT IS WISDOM?
Wisdom is the application of knowledge to achieve positive success.
WHAT IS THE FEAR OF JEHOVAH?
The fear of Jehovah is the acknowledgement of God's existence, His Creatorship, and thus His Sovereignty, leading to the wholesome dread of displeasing him.
This healthy fear is manifested in obeying God's LAWS, both written and natural and then also living according to PRINCIPLES espoused in the holy scriptures, the Bible.
HOW IS THE FEAR OF JEHOVAH THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM?
To use a simple example:
Gravity is a law of Jehovah.
By ordering our lives according to the dictates of gravity, we show wisdom.
For instance it is wisdom to build balustrades on balconies in respectful recognition (or fear) of the consequences of deliberately or inadvertently disregarding gravity.
That is a classic example of how fear moves us to act in wisdom.
Same applies to other natural laws as those that govern the human body systems such as hunger, sleep, excretion, effect of microbes etc.
For instance, in the days of the Israelites, they were given standards of cleanliness through God's word, standards that the nations surrounding them did not reach anywhere near.
Fear of God would thus motivate them to obey such standards of cleanliness and thus avoid many deadly diseases.
It is important to note that they had no scientific reasons to obey those orders. The fear of Jehovah was enough because there was that acknowledgement that Jehovah is the Creator and thus knows best what is Good or otherwise. Consequently, He alone deserves the recognition as Universal Sovereign and hence must be obeyed without question.
But although to the Israelites this may seem to be arbitrary exercise of authority, it was in reality TRUE WISDOM that protected and extended their lives and improved the quality of their lives. That exercise of authority was infact an exercise of Jehovah's love
and it still is. The welfare and well-being of his people motivated that loving exercise of authority.
Of course, because of the nature of the imperfect heart, there had to be serious repercussions stated and carried out for breaking any of the laws and precepts. That will complement the fear and ensure all abide to the benefit of everyone else.
Enforced quarantine was even practiced way back then when such scientific knowledge was thousands of years yet to be discovered.
So in deed, the fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. His word is always right even when there hasn't been any scientific basis to claim same. The Bible's advice has time and again proven that Jehovah's ways are higher than human ways and His thoughts also higher than our thoughts. Incomparable, totally.
WHAT IS INSIGHT?
Insight is a facet of wisdom that draws conclusions from existing laws and principles.
Insight is able to use inference or logical deductions from established laws or principles to draw correct and useful conclusions especially in situations that do not have a clear cut approach (grey areas).
Because it relies on established principles and laws, the more I am able to learn, observe, understand and apply these existing principles and laws, the greater insight I get.
Insight works to sensitize the conscience which helps to raise red flags in various situations that will cause a review of intended actions. That combination with conscience develops a certain kind of 'gut-feeling' that helps us decide a certain way when in doubt about the proper course of action to take in a given situation.
Insightful NOTE:
There seems to be some connection between the anatomy and the workings of mental and emotional processes.
The heart, mind, stomach (gut), kidneys, liver, lungs, eyes, ears hands, feet, reproductive organs and the rest.
They sort of reveal how the mind is connected to emotions and how each facet is improved.
For example the bible makes a connection between the kidneys and emotions. Hence if water is good for the kidneys, then the word of God which is spiritual water, is good for the emotions.
And the reverses are all true. If lack of water is not good for the kidneys, then not reading the bible daily is also not good for the emotions.
Logically, any attempt to help deal with emotional upheavals or disorders should of necessity be combined with a Bible reading program.
In addition if the spiritual (intangible) and the physical(tangible) are so linked, then nourishing of the intangible will have a profound effect on the tangible.
In other words, having a daily bible reading and meditation schedule, will benefit my emotions which will also benefit my kidneys literally because the calmness of the emotions releases the kidney from the stress and strain of elevated blood pressure levels.
✓How does the heart come in?
✓How does blood itself come in?
✓How does the mind come in?
✓Eyes, ears, nose and the like?
✓What are the spiritual (intangible) counterparts of these physical (tangible) body parts?
✓The body-soul connection, what is it in the light of all these insightful revelations?
See the notes on Psalm 116:7 for some initial exploratory thoughts on the body-soul connection.
✓How can such insight be used to help deal with dis-ease, (particularly prevention, and hopefully cure)
✓What role do the intangible qualities like LOVE, JOY, PEACE, PATIENCE, KINDNESS, MILDNESS, SELF-CONTROL, GOODNESS, FAITH play in all these?
✓Are the just-mentioned qualities the spiritual (intangible) counterparts of vitamins and minerals?
RESEARCH.
OPEN A BOOK AND START THE WRITE-UPS.
The computer set up of hardware and software analogies may also be helpful.
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Everything is seemingly connected.
But appreciating such connection is the function of the facet of wisdom called INSIGHT.
Obviously then, without divine insight( not just insight but divine insight) man will not be able to make useful discoveries that truly enhance the quality of life.
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.....Now the next Meditation INSIGHT is from
Psalm 116:7 on January 15, 2022
Psalm 116:7 reads:
Let my soul rest once again, For Jehovah has dealt kindly with me.
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Now to the meditation treasures:
What is this thing called soul. It must be something quite different from the body even if connected. The bible uses the expressions body, soul, spirit a lot meaning that each of these elements are distinct and separately defineable and identifiable.
What if the various body parts/organs all have intangible counterparts, that sustain them with nourishment of life from the spirit?
In other words, how does the various body parts remain alive? Obviously they connect to the power source of life in some way because at death, they also lose power.
So the set up seems to be that there is a medium that makes possible the life force connecting to the physical organs.
Perhaps this may be related to the set up and function of a laptop computer.
>The hardware corresponds to the physical human body.
>The power supply corresponds to the spirit or life force in humans
>The software(specifically the bios) corresponds to the soul
The computer set up of hardware and software analogies may also be helpful.
More research and meditation required here
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.....Now the next Meditation INSIGHT is from
Proverbs 1:7 on July 23, 2022
Proverbs 1:7 reads:
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge. Only fools despise wisdom and discipline.
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Now to focus on the part which says:
The fear of Jehovah is the Beginning of knowledge.
Insights:
Again this principle is emphasized in the bible.
At Job 28:28 it is put as "the fear of Jehovah, that is wisdom"
And then at Psalm 111:10 it is phrased as the fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom. Same as at Proverbs 9:10.
❓What is the difference between wisdom and knowledge
◾Knowledge is related to information acquired both true and false whereas wisdom is related to the practical or successful application of knowledge gained whether true or false.
Now if the fear of Jehovah is the beginning of knowledge, then it is obvious that without that fear, the knowledge gained will be inaccurately skewed and thus will affect the wisdom therefrom.
One Prime example:
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Genesis 1:1 states that
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth"
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👉🏾Now without the fear of Jehovah, mainstream science has dismissed this scripture and have attributed existence to blind chance and evolutionary processes.
👉🏾Hence the foundation of mainstream scientific knowledge is as loose as sand. It is not founded on the bedrock and this has led to proliferation of knowledge which has not really brought mankind salvation.
👉🏾In other words, by dismissing the fear of Jehovah, scientific knowledge has only resulted in about 1% benefit of the possible 100% that could be gained in this imperfect world.
👉🏾Perhaps human life expectancy could have been minimum(not maximum) 70yrs all over the world, or perhaps even 100yrs and the quality of life therefrom would have been far higher than it is now.
👉🏾 Perhaps we would have made faster scientific progress than we are making now. And our scientific breakthroughs would have been very beneficial.
👉🏾Perhaps by now, our health systems would be there for ONLY emergencies and traumas.
🔹Examples such as the use of transfat rather than naturally occurring oils provided by the Creator to match our natural makeup. This is a dismissive approach disregarding the existence of a wise Creator who makes everything perfect.
So we set off trying to make things "better" than they are but if we really acknowledge the existence of a wise Creator who's handiwork is perfect, we wouldn't even attempt to do that. What he has made is already perfect
Another example:
🔹the use of insecticide sprays made of harmful chems when they could be made of lemongrass oil etc. Another dismissive approach disregarding the Creator's wisdom and thus solve one problem and create many others. CFCs on my mind. DDT on my mind. Biological resistance on my mind.
🔹Then also the use of synthetic fertilizers rather than manure which has affected greatly the quality of food we have in a negative way.
💡The bible shows that the physical organs have spiritual significance or put in another way, there are spiritual factors that affect the physical organs. Had science paid attention to these, a lot of the health problems today would have been minimized.
🔹For example the physical heart and the inner person have a connection and thus positive emotions like joy and love have a healing effect whereas as anger and hatred have a damaging effect on the physical heart.
◾Similar applies to the kidneys and the liver. Focusing on the moral values that enhance physiological and psychological well-being as a branch of science could have done a lot to improve the quality and quantity of quality lifespan of most.
(Science rather focused on material riches, how to get ahead of the pack, rather than how to help the pack get ahead. Instead of the scriptural values being promoted they were rather treated as archaic and unmanly or cowardly and thus dismissed disrespectfully.
And now here we are with what we have)
🔹For now, science seems to treat the human body as just a physical being and thus all other possible angles are considered out of mainstream, meta- or pseudo-. (Meta-physics, pseudo-science)
The stone that the builders are rejecting is going to be the cornerstone soon and then the fulfilment of Jeremiah 8:8,9 will be grander:
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8 How can you say: “We are wise, and we have the law of Jehovah”? For in fact, the lying stylus of the scribes has been used only for falsehood.
9 The wise have been put to shame. They have become terrified and will be caught. Look! They have rejected the word of Jehovah, And what wisdom do they have?
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Once there is the belief that there is no God, we miss the knowledge that everything we already have is perfect for every situation that may arise; and they are perfect for the situation because there is an intelligent and wise Creator whose works are perfect.
With the dismissive approach, our search for knowledge will not be based on the seeking of the Creator's solution. It will rather be based on the self-reliant mindset which says that we have to circumvent in order to invent so as to solve all our problems.
So the result is that although there is a lot of knowledge, it is knowledge that is deficient, problematic, retarded, and way behind time. Knowledge that solves one problem and creates one thousand others.
This wouldn't have been the case had we studied nature as the Creator's guidance for us as to how we do things.
Of course that would have been based on the recognition that there is an awe-inspiring God who created all things and who deserves to be feared.
Consequences of science disregarding God in it's knowledge quest is manifest in global warming, depleting of Earth's resources, environmental pollution etc
All the above (and many more not mentioned in many other fields and industries and endeavours) wouldn't have been the case provided that that fundamental deliberate omission and dismissal of God by the Scientific community did not take place.
So now even though there have been scientific breakthroughs, it can be seen that most of the breakthroughs although innovative do not necessarily improve the quality of life.
It is even as the book "Pay Attention to Daniel's prophecy" succinctly puts it:
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"Almost everyone will agree that we live in difficult times. On a daily basis, news reports bombard us with grim reminders that human society is sinking into a quagmire of perplexing problems—and this despite remarkable achievements in science and technology. Consider this: Man has walked on the moon, but in many places he cannot stroll on the streets of his own planet without fear.
He can furnish a home with all sorts of modern conveniences, but he cannot stem the tide of broken families.
And he can bring about the information age, but he cannot teach people to live together peacefully.
Hugh Thomas, a professor of history, once wrote: “The spread of knowledge and education has taught mankind little in the way of self-control and less in the art of living with other men.
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So now...
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Genesis 1:1 states that
"In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth"
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👉🏾The first law of thermodynamics
The first law of thermodynamics is equivalent to the law of conservation of energy: ENERGY CANNOT BE CREATED OR DESTROYED; the total amount of energy in the Universe is fixed. Energy can be transformed from one form to another or transferred from one place to another but the total energy must remain unchanged
🔹 This fundamental principle of nature, which is a law, meaning it is always true and has been the foundation of many scientific discoveries and breakthroughs, reveals one serious flaw in the thinking of many scientists especially those who disregard the existence of God and His Creatorship.
🔹If energy can neither be created nor destroyed then how can scientists claim that in the beginning there was nothing? And then there was a big bang 😳❓ Which evolved into the organized universe as we have it now.🤔
So if energy cannot be created, where is the source of the energy that caused the big bang?...
...It must have a source, an uncreated source.
And it is ONLY the bible's explanation regarding this matter that is scientific, stating that the source of that energy is God who has no beginning, who is uncreated. Psalm 90:2 says of him that he is from everlasting and he is everlasting just like energy which cannot be created nor destroyed and which He, Jehovah is the source of.
🔹So really, like the bible says, it is the fear of Jehovah that is the beginning of knowledge. Real knowledge is gained and properly applied when I acknowledge Jehovah.
🔹In addition, when confronted with situations that don't give a clear cut way out, it is the way that corresponds with the fear of Jehovah that is the real solution even if I don't prefer it. That would be the way of knowledge and wisdom.
Check Proverbs 15:33 also
And Proverbs 14:6 and Proverbs 9:10 for further insights
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.....Now the next Meditation INSIGHT is from
Proverbs 9:10 on July 23, 2022
Proverbs 9:10 read
The fear of Jehovah is the beginning of wisdom, And knowledge of the Most Holy One is understandin
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Now to the spiritual gems therefrom
This is the missing piec
🔹Missing piece from the notes on PROVERBS 1:7 and
🔹Missing piece in so-called scientific knowledge of today
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As the scripture shows, understanding is gained through a knowledge of the Most Holy on
What is understanding
Understanding is a facet of wisdom that shows the connection between two or more things or ideas
Hence, understanding becomes the engine room of wisdom for it is when I understand the relationship between different sets of knowledge, am I able to apply them successfully to solve problems or to gain some advantag
Understanding is to wisdom what operational signs are to numbers. Hence 123 is just what it is but when I introduce the 'plus' sign, 123 can now become 1+2=3 oR reversing everything gives 3-2=1
NOTE that the operational signs and the result/wisdom they churn out is in itself another kind of knowledge. That is why in some cases, wisdom is synonymous to knowledge because any wisdom is knowledge of another kind arising from the usage of previously gained knowledge. In other words, every knowledge is a result of wisdom gained from other sets of knowledg
For example how did we gain knowledge of disease-causing microbe
First by the knowledge that filth leads to ill-health
Then that knowledge was wisely put into action to avoid filthiness. And so was born the wisdom of hygiene (which is also knowledge)
But then another question arose, why is it that when filthiness is avoided, illness is reduced or avoided as well
Then that led to searching for more knowledge such as the components of filth that contribute to disease
After not seeing anything with literal eye, it was decided to do microscopy and lo, we came to behold microbes.
◾(New knowledge discovered. How will wisdom arise from it's application?)
New knowledg
That would lead to new wisdom and to further acquisition of knowledge into the nature of the microbes and then more wisdom will arise and the cycle continues
So in summary, understanding establishes a relationship between knowledge sets and thus makes knowledge useful
Hence, without understanding, knowledge is passive at best. Quite dormant.
Without understanding, knowledge stagnates, wisdom depreciates and progress suffers
Understanding kicks knowledge into actio
Understanding expands knowledge and thereby reveals wisdom
Understanding makes the acquisition and application and expansion and conversion of knowledge into wisdom easie
Compare Proverbs 14:
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The scripture says
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How is this the ca
It is similar to knowing how different automobiles function. Eg a diesel engine operates differently from a petrol engin
Hence having that knowledge will help operate those engines, maintain them, repair them and know what products to buy for them
Similarly knowing Jehovah's personality will help me understand how he does his things without which it may be difficult to navigate around lif
For example appreciating that Jehovah's works are perfect will help me not second-guess his creations and timin
For example he has times and seasons set up when every fruit or grain or vegetable is available. Appreciating Jehovah's qualities will help me to stick to produce in season
This will mean that I try avoiding artificially preserved produce
And the wisdom therefrom is clear as even foods in season are cheaper
In addition, Jehovah knows that those foods in season will supply nutrients the body needs for that particular season. Eg. oranges may abound in flu season. Same as watermelons
Understanding that Jehovah is a God of love and that all his acts are done in love will helpe always stick to nature's arrangement of things as Jehovah's way of things to be don
That is how understanding is gained and expanded to successful us
This means that I have to choose natural ways and natural substances over man-made options. Hence I will prefer coconut oil to refined vegetable oi
Even same with night and day. Nature teaches that sleep must occur at night and work during da
So my most productive time for intellectual activity is during the early parts of the day
Also knowing that Jehovah requires balance will help me use any of his created substances in moderation. For example not too much honey or oil or alcohol but also not abstaining completely. Balanc
Sometimes also it may seem that the design of the fruit or vegetable itself is a pointer or clue as to what it is more useful for. Eg. Mango looks like stomach. Apple looks like heart. Walnut looks like brain
Hen e accepting the existence of aCreator and Designer and appreciating His personality will give understanding that will lead to better inventions, profitable deductions, life-saving conclusions, more global harmony between the elements
This is what we are missing and losing as humans because we discard the existence and wisdom of God, the Creator who is called Jehovah
Knowing that Jehovah is an impartial person also helps me to see that Jehovah made available to every climate all they need by way of nutrients to gain the most from that environmen
So whereas there may not be apples grown in tropical climates, Jehovah would make sure another fruit would provide the benefits of apples in the tropics
Hence no need to pay so much to get apples here but rather seek the apple equivalent
So it is knowledge of Jehovah's ways and personality that bestows that understanding and thus leads to the seeking of the apple alternative in the tropic
Here is where most scientific knowledge is deficient. There is no exploration based on the personality and ways of the Creato
Therefore the search is not guided and the results are not definitive. It may seem that a consequence of this is that our scientific advancement is delayed perhaps for about a 1000 years. This means that what we are achieving today should have been achieved 1000 years ago and thus by now we should have been far far far advanced than we currently are.
All because Jehovah was removed from the equation of scientific discovery and that deficit of the knowledge of the Most Holy one took away vital understanding that would have catapulted our scientific advancement and social harmony and ecological balanc
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Do I want to grow in understanding
Do I desire the edge and advantage understanding gives
Do I appreciate that the wisdom of Solomon is closely linked to the broadness of heart and understanding he was given
Then begin by praying for it and then start seeking it in the word of Go
When I pray, ask Jehovah to give me broadness of heart and understanding and also to help me to be a modern-day Solomon whose gift is to break down Divine wisdom into modern molds of thought to make easy assimilation
Learn more from Jehovah by reading, studying and meditating on his word the bible
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Check personal Study notes on Proverbs 15:33 a
And Proverbs 14:6 and Proverbs 1:7 for further insight
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.....Now the next Meditation INSIGHT is from
Proverbs 15:33 on July 25, 2022
Proverbs 15:33 reads:
The fear of Jehovah is a training in wisdom, And before glory there is humility
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Now to the spiritual treasures:
The above, from Proverbs 15:33 has in context vs 31 and vs 32.
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31 The one who listens to life-giving reproof Is at home among the wise. 32 Anyone refusing discipline despises his life, But whoever listens to reproof acquires understanding. 33 The fear of Jehovah is a training in wisdom, And before glory there is humility
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"The fear of Jehovah is a training". How❓
❓What is the fear of Jehovah
It is a profound awareness that my life and future prospects are dependent on Jehovah and so I would not like to do anything that displeases him either publicly or privately, in word or deed or even in thoughts.
❓So how is the fear of Jehovah a training
Well, once I have the profound awareness of Jehovah being my life and the length of my days, and that He can exact retribution or bestow rewards, I consciously pattern my way of life in a way that pleases Him in order to gain his favour.
What will happen then will be a self-disciplined lifestyle whereby I reproof myself, check myself, restrain myself and rein in the impulses of the imperfect heart as the fear of Jehovah acts as the rod or staff of guidance and steering.
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🎯The fear of Jehovah is an arrow piercing the figurative heart and reducing, neutralizing or negating the power of it's urges towards bad.
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🌉The fear of Jehovah is a firm and stable pillar propping the inclination of the heart away from bad.
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🔌The fear of Jehovah is a taser delivering electrical impulses that counter the rebellious and treacherous impulses of the heart and thus neutralize it's drive, the reach of it's influence and its sheer power.
In other words, it undercuts the potential energy of the treacherous heart and consequently handicaps its kinetic energy.
The above is what constitutes the "training"
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...❓How is the fear of Jehovah a training in WISDOM
◾Wisdom is the successful application of knowledge to solve problems or to gain some advantage or to make progress.
So the profound awareness of Jehovah as the One who owns all my life prospects and the power that knowledge exerts for me to consciously discipline my eyes, hand, feet, tongue, heart and mind (all my body members) to please Him leads to wise decisions and actions and inactions.
These wise decisions triggered by the fear of Jehovah
✓bring me peace of mind.
✓bring me joy of heart.
✓Give me the attitude required for success.
✓bring me CONTENTMENT. Contentment is arguably the No.1 indicator of true success
✓bring me Jehovah's favour and blessings
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The fear of Jehovah acts like road signs and road markings for a traveller. Without the sign and markings, I will get lost or be involved in an accident.
Road signs are able to warn me of unforeseen dangers and thus prepare to avoid them and/ or take steps to eliminate the harm of the danger.
For example "sharp curve ahead" means start slowing down.
So the fear of Jehovah also helps me do and say things that protect me and keep me safe and healthy especially because I cannot see the future. Without the fear of Jehovah, I am driving recklessly, dangerously and blindly.
Something bad is gonna happen sooner than later.
So the Creator of the Universe gave the fear of Him as the guidepost to many of life's paths.
This is the very reason why those who are not servants of Jehovah also benefit themselves because they also sometimes inadvertently apply principles which stem from the fear of Jehovah
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The fear of Jehovah is also like signing up with a Rescue Association.
No matter how safety conscious I am, there may be some dangers that will suddenly hook me up.
Jehovah Himself will come to my rescue because I am in fear of Him and I rely on Him.
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The fear of Jehovah may also be likened to signing up for life insurance.
Sometimes bad things just happen.
When they do, Jehovah is able to restore everything I lose even if it is life.
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So the fear of Jehovah is a complete safety and assurance package that ensures peace of mind and confidence and consequently good health and blessings.
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If each individual did this or more individuals did this, especially the decision makers and scientists and opinion leaders, mankind would have had a more stable and successful society.
As it is, there was no fear of Jehovah and thus the wisdom therefrom has been seriously deficient😞
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For the kids, I will have to teach them the fear of Jehovah because it is a consciousness that is learned. It will help them even in my absence and give them true wisdom.
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This means that in my daily discussions and studies with them, I will have to help them imbibe it.
Discuss bible stories that promote the fear of Jehovah.
Let them know that even if sinners seem to be prosperous, it will not turn out well for them and their life prospects are severely limited and dangerously at risk of terminating hopelessly.
The fear of Jehovah bestows endless hope whereas disregarding Jehovah leads to a hopeless end.
Emphasize this and when making decisions for myself and the family, involve them and help them identify the portions of the decisions or the reasons of the decision that are a result of the fear of Jehovah.
This will help them also factor in the fear of Jehovah in their decision-making.
And Jehovah will then personally be with them and help them and bless them.
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Now research how the Fear of God and the Love of God complement and reinforce each other.
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RESEARCH.
Add to Proverbs 1:7 write-up and 9:10 write-up as well.
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.....Now the next Meditation INSIGHT is going to be in the blog Personal life insights 2.
It's going to deal with The Next Day Anxiety Syndrome (TeNDaYs)
