Opus 2021-330: It Depends

The Bible is not a book of rules.  It is the book of life.  It does have rules but it also has principles.  The key in living a productive and righteous life is knowing which is which and applying them consistently.

I was thinking about Proverbs telling us that the wise man keeps his mouth shut and comparing it to Peter defying the Jewish council.  I was surprised to find that the NASB uses the word “mouth” 339 times, 46 in Proverbs.  It is expressed many ways by Solomon but I think the most amusing is,

(Pro 17:28 KJV)  Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.

I digress.

This is why I believe the Bible and find it believable.  The two are not the same.  The Bible does  not teach legalism.  It is a book that requires thought and the leadership of the Holy Spirit.  It applies the “legal” with a God molded mind.

Wisdom is bi-polar.  It speaks out and shuts up.  It depends.  How I hate that phrase.  How freeing it is.  It reminds me that I am created in the Image of God instead of being a knee-jerk robot.  The Imago Dei is both a burden and a blessing.  Apply it with care.

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