DOING THE RIGHT THING

I just want to do the right thing -- really, I do. So did the apostle Paul when he bewailed his flesh/spirit struggle in Romans Seven. We need wisdom to do the right thing.

James 1:5 If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.

Wisdom begins with reverencing God by seeking His counsel and listening with the intent to obey.

Doing the right thing is making your word your promise, putting character above wealth, being honest in small as well as large things. Doing the right thing is not compromising with wrong, not confining ambitions to selfish desires, and not being ashamed or afraid to stand for the truth when it is unpopular.

A wise person has a heart for God, a proper view of self, and views scripture as God's final Word. Wisdom waits on God for direction and obeys regardless of the consequences.

Oh, Lord, give me wisdom.