Craig T. Owens

I was reading Proverbs 3 this morning, and the opening words are, “My son, do not forget my teaching….” As if to emphasize why we shouldn’t forget how God tells us to live, Solomon lists at least 21 benefits that come from doing things God’s way―

• A life worth living
• Tranquility
• Favor
• Good reputation with God and people
• God will keep you on track
• Health and strength
• Overflowing success
• God’s discipline
• Wisdom and understanding
• Better return on investments
• Riches and honor
• Peace
• Blessing
• Safety
• Sweet sleep
• Fearlessness
• Confidence
• God’s friendship
• A blessed home life
• Grace
• Honor

Now that’s a list worth having! And it’s all there for the one who will heed God’s Word and obediently live out what He says.