James 1:25 says, “But he who looks into the perfect law of liberty and continues in it, and is not a forgetful hearer but a doer of the work, this one will be blessed in what he does.”

King Solomon instructed his son in Proverbs 2. Verse 1 says, “…if you receive my words, and treasure my commands within you.” That is what Psalm 119 says over and over. Verse 100 Amplified says, “I understand more than the aged, because I keep Your precepts (hearing, receiving, loving, and obeying them).” Four action words.

Proverbs 2:6 says, “For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.” His purpose is to shield, guard, and preserve us from the enemy who lurks to lure us into his traps.

Proverbs 24:30-31 highlights one who lacked understanding. As a result his vineyard was overgrown with thorns; its surface was covered with nettles; its stone wall was broken down.

The Lord shares His heart with us through intimate communion. His scalpel-words pierce between our thoughts and intentions, to reveal the hidden lies that would shipwreck our faith.