Proverbs 12:8
8A man will be commended according to his wisdom,
But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
-Proverbs 12:8
In order for us to really understand this verse, I would like for us to know what perversity is. It is working in contrary to what is acceptable. It is a deliberate effort to do the alternative. When the Lord has set up a specific way for things to be and we look for an alternate route, we walk in perversity to Him. However, walking deliberately in the way the Lord has set things up is wisdom. And so the wise will be commended, yet the one who is perverse in nature will be despised. Walk by wisdom and follow the way of the Lord. Do not overcomplicate your walk by trying to find alternative means to obedience. What He has called for, respond appropriately.
But he who is of a perverse heart will be despised.
-Proverbs 12:8
In order for us to really understand this verse, I would like for us to know what perversity is. It is working in contrary to what is acceptable. It is a deliberate effort to do the alternative. When the Lord has set up a specific way for things to be and we look for an alternate route, we walk in perversity to Him. However, walking deliberately in the way the Lord has set things up is wisdom. And so the wise will be commended, yet the one who is perverse in nature will be despised. Walk by wisdom and follow the way of the Lord. Do not overcomplicate your walk by trying to find alternative means to obedience. What He has called for, respond appropriately.
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