16 Be not righteous over much; neither make
thyself over wise: why shouldest thou destroy thyself? 17 Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why
shouldest thou die before thy time? 18 It
is good that thou shouldest take hold of this; yea, also from this withdraw
not thine hand: for he that feareth God shall come forth of them all. Ecclesiastes
7:16-18
Wow! that is a mouthful, but what exactly is Solomon
saying in this portion of scripture? In the book, Be Satisfied, Warren
Wiersbe says, “he was warning them against self-righteousness and the pride
that comes when we think we have “arrived” and know it all.” When being honest
with ourselves, before God, each of us might say, “I have been there.”
How can we get rid of this sin of “self-righteousness”? The
answer is in verse 18, fear God. The Hebrew meaning of fear is morally
reverent. When we fear God we realize that He is the God of gods and the Only
One to fear.
Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will
declare what he hath done for my soul. Psalm 66:16
Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and find
the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:5
Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us
cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting
holiness in the fear of God. 2Corinthians 7:1
Honour all men. Love the brotherhood. Fear God.
Honour the king. 1Peter 2:17
Let’s take the “self” out of righteousness and look on
the pure righteousness of God.
Have a blessed day,
Donna
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