H O N O R

Proverbs 3:25

What would it be like to receive a great inheritance?  Maybe there’s one coming to you someday; real estate jewels, heirloom furniture, money, who knows?  What would the most valuable inheritance be for someone of wisdom? 

Proverbs chapter 3 and verse 25 states, “The wise inherit honor, but fools He holds up to shame.”

It doesn’t take long to figure out which side of this equation is better for us.  He says that the wise inherit honor.  They don’t earn it, nor do they don’t find it.  They receive it like a gift from granddad.  They inherit honor, which often looks like favor with coaches and teachers.  Sometimes it looks like respect among teammates and opponents.  It always looks like personal dignity.

On the other hand, it says that fools are held up to shame.  Just holding them up to the light exposes their foolishness, thus bringing shame, disgrace and humiliation. 
Which would you rather receive, honor or shame?  You’ll attain more wisdom and thus honor and will accumulate less shame as you choose to surround yourself with friends who are wise and not foolish.

In today’s competition, display wisdom as you compete and you’ll inherit honor.  Act like a fool and you’ll be the subject of ridicule and shame.  Please be a credit to your team, coaches and your family by competing with greatness today.

Bible Reading Plan:
Luke 12:49-59
II Thessalonians 3:14-18
Psalms 150
II Chronicles 34-36