Who we are is revealed by what we do...
Jesus
would say, "A tree is known by its fruit." (ref. Luke 6:44).
Perhaps
nothing reveals who we really are faster than what we talk about and the
attitude with which we talk about it. Notice how the Proverbs reveals this
truth: "The lips of the wise spread knowledge; not so the hearts of
fools." (15:7, ESV)
Lips
that spread knowledge are the fruit of a heart that is concerned about wisdom,
and is being driven by something more than self-concern. However, the hearts of
fools are unconcerned and unable to produce the words and works of wisdom
--that is, on a regular basis, you know, because even a blind squirrel finds an
acorn from time to time.
And,
what of our hearts? We know we need help! The Apostle Paul saw the totality of
this reality when the Spirit led him to write Romans 7:7-25. Even under the
best of conditions, he saw that HIS MIND knew some things, and even that his
heart wanted the right things most of the time, but, even then, he needed power
to move forward! He said, "Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me
from this body of death?" (Romans 7:24, ESV)
Thank
God, in Jesus Christ, there is deliverance...
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