timeless teaching
originally published Oct./Nov. 1990
The race is on—at school, in the office, at home. The world over, people are revving their mental engines in hopes of getting ahead. Fueled by intelligence, ambition and a dozen different formulas for success, they pull ahead for a few laps. But, as circumstances drive them off course, they again fall behind. And they’re destined to remain there—unless they discover...
The Secret to Getting Ahead
by Gloria Copeland
From this moment on, I want you to stop thinking of the Bible as a storybook. I want you to stop thinking of it as a religious textbook. I want you to stop thinking of it as a history book. I want you to start thinking of it as a handbook for living.
That’s what it is, you know. It’s the wisdom of Almighty God written down for you so you can apply it to your life and circumstances.
Consistently read and applied, the Bible will turn you into a winner. Not just now and then. Not just here and there. But every day in every single area of your life!
Does that sound too good to be true?
Then don’t take my word for it. Let the Lord speak for Himself. In Proverbs 4:7-8, He says, “[For skillful and godly Wisdom is the principal thing.].... Prize Wisdom highly and exalt her, and she will exalt and promote you; she will bring you to honor when you embrace her” ("The Amplified Bible").
Be advised, though, this promise isn’t meant for those who want to dab a little of the Word on their lives now and then when they get in a scrape. It’s talking to those who are willing to put the Word of God first place in their lives day after day after day!
Look again at the first part of that scripture. “Skillful and godly Wisdom is the principal thing.” Principal means “first in importance.” According to that verse, you’re going to have to make God’s Word the most important thing in your life. Instead of being content with an occasional scanning of the Scriptures, you’re going to have to develop a passion for them. You’ll have to prize the Word highly, putting it before all your other activities.
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