Design With Purpose!

Evolutionists would like us to believe we came into being merely by chance. When we consider the complexity of the body can we reasonably accept “cosmic accident” as the source of our being? To consider all the ways in which the organs of the body function together and depend upon one another, the complexity of the eye and all it is able to do, the central nervous system, etc., speaks far more to the idea of design and Designer than it does to chance.

Even when we look at the outward features of the body we should be impressed with purpose God, our Designer, had in mind. To possess eyes implies there is the need to be observant in life. To have hands indicates there are things we ought to take hold of or be busy about doing. Having legs and feet points to the notion we ought to be going someplace. Each part of our body has a function and is to be utilized for a life purpose.

Someone has said, “God had a purpose in mind when He made the mouth to close and the ears to always remain open.” [source: “1600 Squibs And Quips”, compiled by E. C. McKenzie]

What is the relationship between our talking and LISTENING? Some have been referred to as being all ears, while others have been noted as being all mouth. Neither one of those is good either physically or socially. The suggestion has been made that we have two ears and one mouth to indicate we should do twice as much listening as speaking. Does that often seem to get reversed?

Solomon asked…
“Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice?” ( Proverbs 8:1 ESV)

Wisdom raises her voice, but many are so busy spouting off their own ideas that they aren’t LISTENING and when they do give others a chance to speak, they may tend to be too focused on developing their rebuttal to truly listen to what is being said. However, even the wise who have much wisdom to share recognize the benefit of LISTENING.

Solomon also stated…
“The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but A WISE MAN LISTENS to advice.” ( Proverbs 12:15 ESV)

And Solomon warned…
“CEASE TO HEAR instruction, my son, and YOU WILL STRAY from the words of knowledge.” ( Proverbs 19:27 ESV)

Jesus aimed to get others to pay attention to His teaching by exhorting….
“HE WHO HAS EARS TO HEAR, LET HIM HEAR.” ( Matthew 11:15 ESV)

What benefit is there in having something we don’t properly use? We may feel as though we are good talkers, but how well are we truly doing at LISTENING? Perhaps the place to start is by keeping in mind the two-to-one ratio between ears and mouth. We’re bound to learn something in the process.

Have a great day LIVING ACCORDING TO GOD’S DESIGN!
Carl

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