PROVERBS 3
My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments,
2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you.
3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 So you will find favor and good successin the sight of God and man.
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
7 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil.
8 It will be healing to your fleshand refreshment to your bones.
– Proverbs 3:1-8
PROVERBS 3 HOW TO PROLONG YOUR LIFE
A poem by ILMA inspired by these verses
If you want to add days and years to your life
Do not forget the truth from God’s words and his laws
Never allow love and faithfulness to leave you
Trust always in the Lord with all your heart and soul
Do not rely on your own understanding, be renewed by his word
When you follow all his commands, your life will be prolonged.
Many people think that they can control the length of their lives. Solomon tells us the secrets to a long life in these following verses from his wise sayings. He says that it is important for us to keep God’s laws in our hearts and follow them faithfully. He also says that we must walk in love and be devoted to the Lord. One of the most interesting pieces of advice he said in this book is that we must never trust our own understanding and that we must always look up to the Lord for he alone can guide us towards the right path.
The fear of the Lord is another key ingredient to prolong our lives. When we revere and acknowledge God in all our ways, we will automatically turn away from evil. Our wounds get healed and our hearts are refreshed.
REFLECTION
- How is the world’s formula for prolonging life different from God’s view?
