Even A Child!

There are some things we outgrow as we move from childhood toward being adults. However, taking a close look at a life regardless of age can be very revealing? Certainly we are not in a position to judge the heart as God is, but what one does still tells us something of their CHARACTER.

Solomon stated. . .
"Even a child MAKES HIMSELF KNOWN BY HIS ACTS, by whether his conduct is pure and upright." ( Proverbs 20:11 ESV)

Earlier in this same chapter Solomon noted how the claims of a person may not necessarily match the reality. Though one might proclaim themselves as having steadfast love, would faithfulness really be found? ( Proverbs 20:6) Perhaps taking the next verse ( Proverbs 20:12) also into consideration would urge us to look for the consistency between what we hear from a person and how they are living their life. Does it go together?

How about in our own life? Does not the same go for all of us? Not only with children, but also with teens and adults our ACTIONS OFTEN SPEAK MUCH LOUDER THAN OUR WORDS in revealing the true essence of our CHARACTER. Though it is possible to put on a good show for a while, behavior is still generally a reflection of CHARACTER. That is why Jesus said false prophets will be recognized by their fruits. ( Matthew 7:15-16) What kind of fruit is being produced in our life? May it be a good crop.

Have a great day LIVING FROM GODLINESS IMPLANTED WITHIN!
Carl

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