The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

Proverbs 24:1-6, ‘Do not be envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them;
2 For their minds devise violence, and their lips talk of trouble.
3 By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established;
4 And by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches.
5 A wise man is strong, and a man of knowledge increases power.
6 For by wise guidance you will wage war, and in abundance of counselors there is victory.”

A part of the reason we are in trouble is that we company with evil men and look to them for counsel. The minds of evil men calculate only to do evil. They are constantly in trouble because they constantly talk of trouble.

Those who employ true wisdom, build strong houses and complement them with riches and all things precious. Yet, Solomon speaks not merely of physical houses in which we live, but of life itself. When life utilizes wisdom, all things in life are filled with pleasantries.

Men who follow the LORD are truly wise. They are strong and powerful and able to confront any evil that would guide them into mischief and violence. The spiritual are strong and able to overcome those who would war against them. They win victories unlimited because they elect to follow the guidance of the LORD. Yes, it is Solomon who speaks through these verses; but it is the LORD who implanted the wisdom in Solomon. He will do the same for you if you trust Him and follow Him as His Word counsels you daily.

Heartily in Christ Jesus,

(Dado III)

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
United States of America

“We never know that Christ is all we need until He becomes all that we have.” – Corrie ten Boom