instructions

The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. Psalms 19:7 NLT

Are you one of those people who refuses to read instructions unless your attempt to use an item or construct an item fails? There are many of you if you are one. Why does this happen? Because people are more self-willed and determined than obedient and compliant.

If we take this approach to the word of God we are in trouble. God's ways are His and perfect, we are not. 'I can't be bothered,' is often heard. Yet if we be bothered we will succeed.

I remember well my son's sons construction of Lego. Two of the boys followed the Instructions patiently,  two didn't.  The two that did constructed some beautiful creations, two were frustrated. One of those who didn't was dyslexic and could not read properly, one was autistic, he did not have the emotional balance to be slow and methodical.

God instructed His people to know His word. If we know His word we are safer than if we act ignorantly. When we act ignorantly we mess up and cause grief to ourselves and others. It, therefore, behoves us to know the word of God. Amen!