Do Better: Better Choices

Every single day, we make approximately 35,000 choices—from the mundane to the monumental. But what if the quality of our choices could determine not just our daily experiences, but our eternal destiny? This powerful exploration of Proverbs 1:7 challenges us to examine the foundation upon which we build our decision-making. The Scripture declares that 'the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.' We discover that being a 'fool' in biblical terms isn't about intelligence or education—it's about spiritual deficiency, specifically the refusal to fear God or submit to His wisdom. The message confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: we all have the potential to be fools when we reject God's authority, become unteachable, repeat destructive patterns, or lack self-control. Yet there's incredible hope in understanding what the 'fear of the Lord' truly means—not paralyzing terror, but profound reverence, awe, and respect that draws us closer to God. When we position ourselves in humble submission to His holiness and power, we naturally begin making better choices aligned with His will. This isn't about religious obligation; it's about recognizing that our individual choices ripple outward, affecting our families, communities, and even people we'll never meet. The transformation begins with each of us asking: 'God, what do you want me to know about making better choices, and what's my next step?'