One Bible commentary states that “many hidden beauties burst into view upon the pages of the Bible, when faith’s open eye looks through it on the face of Jesus.” Today’s verse talks of the love and faithfulness of God who supplied the person who paid the price for your sin…that man, Jesus. “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13) That is exactly what Christ did. Sin is forgiven. The wise man, as a result, will fear the Lord, having great awe and reverence for the One who provided the way for salvation.

By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for…by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.

Proverbs 16:6

But it doesn’t stop there, dear one. You are called to turn away from evil. Those who fear God will receive divine wisdom to turn aside from doing wrong. The world is full of moral pitfalls. The follower of Christ should walk cautiously, not guarding life as much as character, being God’s representative.

Seek the wisdom of God. Thank Him for His love and faithfulness. Then plead for this country that all of its people would find the beauty of God in His unspeakable gift (II Corinthians 9:15 KJV) and turn from evil.

Recommended Reading: I Peter 3:8-17

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