Remember

     Proverbs 3:1-4  My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands;  (2)  For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you.  (3)  Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, (4) And so find favor and high esteem In the sight of God and man.
     Now is the time to go back and recount what we have learned through these chapters. As the first thing that is said in this is to "Not Forget". The best way to not for get is to go back over things we shouldn't forget. To write them down somewhere. There is a lot to go over but, I believe something worth being said is worth saying again. Thus, Proverbs were written so that we could hear what was said back then and reflect upon them. Not to mention the bible as a whole.
     These Proverbs are from God, since He inspired the entire bible to be written. Also since He gave Solomon the wisdom to write them. They are given to us, by God, to know wisdom and instruction. As well as understand the fear of the Lord. Again, it is reverent fear that is being talked about. God continues even in the third chapter to tell us to remember His commands. He knows us and knows we need to be reminded of things that are important. I have a hard time remembering and am very grateful that God tells me time and time again of things I need to know.
     Don't consent to sinners and their ways. They won't live long by the way they live, so why should we join them?
     Wisdom is easy to find, she calls out to everyone and in places where there are lots of people. No one can say " no body told me that was wrong" because everyone has a sense of right and wrong. And those that listen to wisdom will live without fear of evil.
     Again, in chapter 2, we are told to receive what we are being told. I love that God is so patient with me that He will, without resentment, repeat things He wants me to know.
     God is the giver of wisdom, so go to Him when you have a question. Go to Him in times of need and times of plenty. He is always there and there is no reason to not go to Him.
     Living righteously and wanting the same will help you in times of trouble. Like with those who are immoral and corrupt. If you truly live by faith, "the just shall live by faith", then you won't go to those people for help or anything because you know who they are.
     There is a lot more to remember and I do ask that you go back and read again the last two verses. Also, if it may help, read my earlier posts if you want. However, reading it for yourself will be more fruitful I believe. Write them down, read them again, and do whatever it takes to remember them. That is how we will bind them around our necks. Memorize the ones that sick out to you. The ones that the Holy Spirit shows you. It is very easy to read something over and over then say "I'm good, I don't need to memorize it now". I do that too often myself. Please don't make the same mistake. Remember, this is God's word we are talking about. The Creator of the universe! He sent us His word! Why would we not study it or memorize it?
     In closing, we should seek to find favor and high esteem in God's sight. Like Job did. By finding favor in God's sight man will falling in line afterwards. Who doesn't love a man who loves others?
     God help us to remember your word and who you are. Please forgive our forgetfulness and remind us of your love. No other will love us like you do and for that, will love and praise you. Amen
     Praise be to God for the ability to pray to Him, His reminders, and to study His word.