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Day 1410 – Called to Action – Wisdom Unplugged

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Welcome to Day 1410 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.

This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom

Called To Action – Wisdom Unplugged

Wisdom – the final frontier to true knowledge. Welcome to Wisdom-Trek! Where our mission is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Hello, my friend, I am Guthrie Chamberlain, your captain on our journey to increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. Thank you for joining us today as we explore wisdom on our 2nd millennium of podcasts. This is Day 1410 of our Trek, and it is time for our 3-minute mini trek called Wisdom Unplugged. This short nugget of wisdom includes an inspirational quote with a little bit of additional content for today’s trek. Consider this your vitamin supplement of wisdom for today. So let’s jump right in with today’s nugget:

Today’s quote is from  Theodore Roosevelt, and it is:  For us is the life of action, of strenuous performance of duty; let us live in the harness, striving mightily; let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.     

Called to Action

Everyone is called to action in life. God did not create us to sit around and have no impact on the lives of others. We are bearers of God’s image, that means our lives should be a representative of God and show His attributes to those who don’t know him. That being said, while we are all called to action, we are not all called to the same action. Some may have a more visible and leading role, while others are to be more supportive. God calls some to visible action, while others may not be noticed or stand out. One is not more important than the other, just different. Some may have more strenuous tasks of duty, while others are more leisure. Some may feel the weight of being yoked in the harness, which requires them to strive mightly, while others may have burdens that are easier to bear. In either case, we are to continue on with our call to action until God calls us home to be with Him. The key is, we are not to stop. We are to wear out due to use, opposed to rusting out due to idleness. Keep moving forward, engaged in the action to which you have been called. Ephesians 6:7

Work with enthusiasm, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

That’s a wrap for today’s Wisdom Unplugged quote. If you would like free access to my database of over 11,000 inspirational quotes, the link is available on the main page of Wisdom-Trek.com. Just as you enjoy these nuggets of wisdom, encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.’ If you would like to listen to any of our past 1409 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are available at Wisdom-Trek.com. I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day’s trek will be downloaded automatically.

 

Thank you for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and most importantly, I am your friend as I serve you in through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal each day.

As we take this Trek of life together, let us always:

  1. Live Abundantly (Fully)
  2. Love Unconditionally
  3. Listen Intentionally
  4. Learn Continuously
  5. Lend to others Generously
  6. Lead with Integrity
  7. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day

I am Guthrie Chamberlain….reminding you to ’Keep Moving Forward,’ ‘Enjoy your Journey,’ and ‘Create a Great Day…Everyday’! See you tomorrow for Worldview Wednesday!

Day 1409 – Our World Is Shaken – Meditation Monday

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Welcome to Day 1409 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.

This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom

Our World Is Shaken – Meditation Monday

Wisdom – the final frontier to true knowledge. Welcome to Wisdom-Trek! Where our mission is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Hello, my friend, I am Guthrie Chamberlain, your captain on our journey to increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. Thank you for joining us today as we explore wisdom on our 2nd millennium of podcasts. This is Day 1409 of our Trek, and it is time for Meditation Monday. Taking time to relax, refocus, and reprioritize our lives is crucial in order to create a living legacy. For you, it may just be time alone for quiet reflection. You may utilize structured meditation practices. In my life, Meditation includes reading and reflecting on God’s Word and in prayer. It is a time to renew my mind, refocus on what is most important, and making sure that I am nurturing my soul, mind, and body. As you come along with me on our trek each Meditation Monday, it is my hope and prayer that you, too, will experience a time for reflection and renewing of your mind. 

I am on my 64th revolution around the sun on this oasis of paradise that we call earth. On this earth, from the beginning of creation, there have been problems. I must admit though the first six months of 2020 has been what we would call a humdinger, and not in a good way.   I think we are all a bit shaken at the moment. Today let us meditate on:

Our World is Shaken

There have been many twists and turns in my life. There have been many unexpected ups and downs. I am sure you have experienced the same. We would like to make sense of it all, because we desire to be in control, which we are not. We desire to have meaning in what has and is happening, but that is not always the case. The older I get, the more I can relate to wise King Solomon in his old age. He wrote in Ecclesiastes 1:2, “Everything is meaningless,” says the Teacher, “completely meaningless!”

We have heard thousands of times in the past few months that we are living in unprecedented times. We want to think that there has never been a time like we are currently facing. There is an ongoing worldwide pandemic that has claimed over 500,000 lives, and maybe many more. Now we have global unrest about injustices and prejudices, which are resulting in peaceful protest, and very unpeaceful rioting causing additional loss of life and destruction of property. We want to think that nothing like this has ever happened, that this is all new. Once again, wise King Solomon buts it this way in Ecclesiastes 1:9-11 History merely repeats itself. It has all been done before. Nothing under the sun is truly new. Sometimes people say, “Here is something new!” But actually, it is old; nothing is ever truly new. We don’t remember what happened in the past, and in future generations, no one will remember what we are doing now.

In addition to global devastation, many individuals are also experiencing life-altering situations, many of which are personally devastating. These situations shake us to our very core. We feel like we are reeling out of control. We need a place to pause and regain our center.

So did the Christians at the end of the first century. Rome was trying to wipe out Christ-followers from the face of the earth. Their worlds were shaken to the core. The old apostle John writes to help them regain their center. Every day their world was spun wildly out of control by the ever-present threat of persecution. Their numbers were small as they gathered for worship of the One they claimed to be Lord. Up against the “powers that be” — both political and religious — their gatherings looked weak just as many of us may feel weak and helpless. So John was given a different vision. The vision showed him what was going on behind what was happening on earth. In Revelation 3, Jesus is standing at a door, knocking. In Revelation 4, there is an open door. John looks into heaven from a world that seems to be spinning like a drum in a washing machine What John sees has to do with what we today might call “a worship service.”

He sees many things, but the main thing he sees is the throne. And let’s just say you and I are not occupying the throne, but we are gathered around it. The “twenty-four elders” represent the twelve tribes of Israel and the twelve apostles of the church — the old Israel and the new church have now become one. And they all lay down their crowns before his throne.

We need to worship today with a conviction that we are in the presence of God. Outsiders don’t see that, and frankly speaking, sometimes neither do we. As we begin once again to come together as Christ-followers, let us do so with a renewed interest. Let us be people singing songs, even if it is sometimes off-key. As we gather together as Christ-followers and share God’s Word, let us experience with a renewed passion that our Savior Jesus Christ is The Word. John 1:1-5, In the beginning, the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He existed in the beginning with God. God created everything through him, and nothing was created except through him. The Word gave life to everything that was created, and his life brought light to everyone. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it. Meditate on that last phrase, no matter how dark the world may seem at times, we know that The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.  Regardless of whether you are worshipping God individually, or together keep in mind that the act of worship rehearses in the present God’s promised future that lies ahead for us and is happening right now in God’s presence. Heaven is introduced into the present. The church at worship is centered and gathered at God’s throne. We receive the revelation of what is preached and the preaching of Christ. We sing songs that affirm that God alone is on the throne, and we are affirmed by him, reminding us that we are wanted and that we belong.

So even though our world may now be shaken, each day, we need to tune out this crazy world for just a few minutes and re-center our lives. When we do, our world stops shaking, and we are reminded Who is control and what our future will be. And we choose to live faithfully for Jesus no matter the cost! I would encourage you to take a few moments to meditate on Revelation 4:1-11 Let me close with verse 11

“You are worthy, O Lord our God,

to receive glory and honor and power.

For you created all things,

and they exist because you created what you pleased.”

That is a wrap for today’s Meditation, next week; we will continue our trek on Meditation Monday as we take time to reflect on what is most important in creating our living legacy. On tomorrow’s trek, we will explore another wisdom quote. This 3-minute wisdom supplement will assist you in becoming healthy, wealthy, and wise each day. Thank you for joining me on this trek called life. Encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.’  If you would like to listen to any of the past 1408 daily treks or read the daily journal, they are available at Wisdom-Trek.com. I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day will be downloaded to you automatically.

Thank you for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and most importantly, I am your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.

As we take this Trek of life together, let us always:

  1. Live Abundantly (Fully)
  2. Love Unconditionally
  3. Listen Intentionally
  4. Learn Continuously
  5. Lend to others Generously
  6. Lead with Integrity
  7. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day

I am Guthrie Chamberlain….reminding you to ’Keep Moving Forward,’ ‘Enjoy your Journey,’ and ‘Create a Great Day…Everyday’! See you tomorrow!

Day 1408 – Life After Covid-19 Part 5 – Ask Gramps

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Welcome to Day 1408 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.

This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom

Life After Covid-19 Part 5 – Ask Gramps

Wisdom – the final frontier to true knowledge. Welcome to Wisdom-Trek! Where our mission is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Hello, my friend, I am Guthrie Chamberlain, your captain on our journey to increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. Thank you for joining us today as we explore wisdom on our 2nd millennium of podcasts. This is Day 1408 of our Trek and time for our Philosophy Friday series. Each Friday, we will ponder some of the fundamental truths and mysteries of life, and how they can impact us in creating our living legacy. As we continue on this trek called life, sometimes we have questions about life, so our Friday trek is a time where we can ‘Ask Gramps.’  Gramps will answer questions that you would like to ask your dad or granddad, but for whatever reason, this is not possible. No matter how old we are, I know that all of us would like the opportunity to ask dad or gramps questions about life in many areas.

We may mix it up a bit on our Friday episodes, but will strive to keep them down to earth and enjoyable.  If you have any questions that you would like to ask Gramps, please email them to guthrie@wisdom-trek.com

Last month, we addressed a question that is too broad to answer in one episode. The answer today is the fifth in a series which will continue this week and next on our ‘Ask Gramps’ episodes of how Covid-19 is impacting the long term economic effects in the United States. Please make sure that you download our Friday podcast sessions to follow the complete analysis. Better yet, subscribe to Wisdom-Trek so you can gain a bit of wisdom five days a week. So here is the question:

“Hey, Gramps, I realize that after this whole Covid-19 pandemic is under control, life will take on some sort of normalcy for most people. I can’t get my mind around how life will change with so many people out of work and many businesses not being able to survive. What is your take on how life will be after Covid-19?

Life After Covid-19 Part 5

Our analysis so far has been overall Jobs in Manufacturing, Brick-and-Mortar Retail, Restaurant Industry/Future Dining, and Commercial Real Estate/Offices.  As I mentioned in the past four weeks, I do not have a crystal ball nor a prophetic message about life after Covid-19.  That being said, I do have over 40 years of business and nearly 64 years of life experience, which helps me to see what others may not.

The core of the content today and in subsequent weeks comes from a book and companion blog written by Peter Diamandis. His book, ‘The Future is Faster Than You Think,’ was published in January of this year before Covid-19. Peter has recently also stated that Covid-19 would accelerate his predictions significantly. I recommend his book.

Let me once again offer some perspective. It has been said that crises don’t so much alter the course of history as accelerate changes that are already underway.  Exponential technology has been disrupting traditional industries at an ever-increasing pace.  The pandemic has put these changes into hyperspeed. Never have we had the opportunity to rewrite entire sectors, redefine the problems they address, and reinvent their solutions. This is a scary and also exciting time to be alive!   Any time we have a disaster such as this, there is also unlimited opportunity. The next economic sector we will explore Education: Impact: Perhaps the most dramatically notable effects of the pandemic have been on our schools. Practically overnight, millions of students became experts in “Zoom University.” And to date, roughly 1.38 billion students (primarily children) have been thrust into arguably the most dramatic industry pivot of this century.

Last year, edtech investments soared past $18.66 billion, driving a market shift towards digital learning and personalized classrooms. But as necessity makes way for innovation, the online education market is now projected to reach anywhere from $350-400 billion by 2025, and the numbers are only likely to accelerate.

For years, the education gap has continued to widen, as student debt (primarily in the U.S.) skyrockets, yet a degree’s ROI is questionable at best.

We are now facing a future in which the convergence of 5G, AI, and AR/VR digitizes, dematerializes, demonetizes, and democratizes education.

We may soon be able to offer the same level of personalized education to every single student, independent of socioeconomic status. This is the same way that Google democratized access to information, and YouTube did so for entertainment.

Entrepreneurial Opportunities: Here are some ideas to consider.

(1) AI-enabled one-on-one teaching at home: AI and immersive technologies (primarily virtual & augmented reality) may soon augment your kids’ education, offering personalized content based on student data.

Companies like Affectiva can use the forward-facing camera on an iPad in conjunction with its “emotional AI” technology (out of the MIT Media Lab) to know if your child is excited, confused, or bored. This then allows educators and edtech platforms alike to adapt their education strategy on a personalized basis in real-time, microsecond to microsecond.(2) Gaming As education: Moving towards access to compelling educational games that were endorsed by teachers and educational institutions, would focus kids on the subject matter for hours. Imagine a game that promised the following: “Mastery of this game by your children means they have completed all requirements of the 2nd-grade mathematics curriculum.”

(3) Education as a Subscription: For higher education, the idea that you go to college or graduate school, and then are done with learning for the rest of your life, is no longer valid. As a result, our higher education institutions should consider offering education services as a life-long subscription. When I’m accepted to MIT, it’s an offering that I expect to use throughout my life, taking courses online, in VR, and occasionally on campus.

Next Friday will close out this brief series with a segment about the 20 megatrends for the roaring 20s. It may be a bit longer, but I would like to cover all 20 on the same episode.

Proverbs 3:1-4

My child, never forget the things I have taught you.

Store my commands in your heart.

If you do this, you will live many years,

and your life will be satisfying.

Never let loyalty and kindness leave you!

Tie them around your neck as a reminder.

Write them deep within your heart.

Then you will find favor with both God and people,

and you will earn a good reputation.

That is a wrap for today’s question. Join us again next Friday for another question on our ‘Ask Gramps’ episode. Our next trek is Mediation Monday, where we will help you reflect on what is most important in life. So encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along on Monday for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.’If you would like to listen to any of the past 1407 daily treks or read the associated journals, they are all available at Wisdom-Trek.com. I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day will be downloaded to you automatically.

Thank you for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most of all, your friend as I serve you in through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.

As we take this Trek of life together, let us always:

  1. Live Abundantly (Fully)
  2. Love Unconditionally
  3. Listen Intentionally
  4. Learn Continuously
  5. Lend to others Generously
  6. Lead with Integrity
  7. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day

I am Guthrie Chamberlain….reminding you to ’Keep Moving Forward,’ ‘Enjoy your Journey,’ and ‘Create a Great Day…Everyday’! See you on Monday!

Day 1407 – The Ravens and a Frog – Humor Unplugged

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Welcome to Day 1407 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.

This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom

The Ravens and a Frog – Humor Unplugged

Wisdom – the final frontier to true knowledge. Welcome to Wisdom-Trek! Where our mission is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Hello, my friend, I am Guthrie Chamberlain, your captain on our journey to increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. Thank you for joining us today as we explore wisdom on our 2nd millennium of podcasts. This is Day 1407 of our Trek, and time for a 3-minute mini-trek called Humor Unplugged. Our Thursday podcast will provide a short and clean funny story to help you lighten up and live a rich and satisfying life. Something to cheer you and give a bit a levity in your life. We are told in Proverbs 15:30 A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health. We are also encouraged in Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. Consider this your vitamin supplement of cheer for today. So let’s jump right in with today’s funny which is titled:

The Ravens and a Frog

 

Two big ravens were tired of the cold weather in Canada, so they decided to fly south for the winter. A frog was sitting next to them, overheard their conversation, and decided he wanted to go as well. The ravens squawked and laughed at the frog and said, “you’re just a frog- you can’t fly, and you certainly can’t jump there!” The frog was determined that he was going to leave, knowing that he didn’t want to stay in the cold either. So he thought and thought and thought.

“I got an idea!” the frog croaked. The frog hopped around until he found a long stick. He approached the ravens once again and said, “You two hold this stick in your claws, and I’ll hold on to the middle.”

The ravens squawked and laughed again and said, “With what?”. “Your little hands could never hold on to a stick!”

Being so proud of his idea, the frog puffed out his chest and croaked, “With my mouth.”

The ravens flapped their wings as they looked at each other. Then they put the stick in their claws. Immediately, the frog clamped on with his mouth, and they began to fly south successfully.

Everything was going supremely, and they were all very proud of themselves. A day or two later, a crowd of people walking on a cement sidewalk looked up and saw the two ravens flying about 200 feet overhead, holding a stick with a frog holding on in the middle with his mouth. Someone in the crowd exclaimed, “What a brilliant idea- I wonder who thought of that?”

The frog could not contain himself any longer and proudly croaked, “I did!”

I hope that brought a smile to your face today. If it did pass your smile onto some else, we all could use a kind smile each day. Our Thursday thought is, “Smiles are contagious! Go forth and contaminate as many people as you can!” 

Here is our verse for today:

Luke 12:24

Look at the ravens. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for God feeds them. And you are far more valuable to him than any birds!

Just as you enjoy these nuggets of humor, please encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.’

If you would like to listen to any of our past 1406 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are all available at Wisdom-Trek.com.  I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day will be downloaded to you automatically.

Thank you for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and most importantly, I am your friend as I serve you in through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal each day.

As we take this Trek of life together, let us always:

  1. Live Abundantly (Fully)
  2. Love Unconditionally
  3. Listen Intentionally
  4. Learn Continuously
  5. Lend to others Generously
  6. Lead with Integrity
  7. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day

I am Guthrie Chamberlain….reminding you to ’Keep Moving Forward,’ ‘Enjoy your Journey,’ and ‘Create a Great Day…Everyday’! See you tomorrow for Philosophy Friday!

Day 1406 – Mastering the Bible – Jesus’s Return and The Law – Worldview Wednesday

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Welcome to Day 1406 of our Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.

I am Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom

Mastering the Bible – Jesus’s Return and The Law – Worldview Wednesday

Wisdom – the final frontier to true knowledge. Welcome to Wisdom-Trek! Where our mission is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Hello, my friend, I am Guthrie Chamberlain, your captain on our journey to increase Wisdom and Create a Living Legacy. Thank you for joining us today as we explore wisdom on our 2nd millennium of podcasts. Today is Day 1406 of our Trek, and it is Worldview Wednesday. Creating a Biblical Worldview is essential to have a proper perspective on today’s current events. To establish a Biblical Worldview, you must have a proper understanding of God and His Word. Our focus for the next several months on Worldview Wednesday is Mastering the Bible, through a series of brief insights. These insights are extracted from a book of the same title from one of today’s most prominent Hebrew Scholars, Dr. Micheal S. Heiser. This book is a collection of insights designed to help you understand the Bible better. When we let the Bible be what it is, we can understand it as the original readers did, and as its writers intended. Each week we will explore two insights.

Mastering The Bible – Jesus’s Return and The Law

Insight Seventy-One: New Testament Writers Expected Jesus to Return in Their Lifetime

Many Christians are riveted by the study of biblical prophecy. They energetically study the Bible and look at current events for possible connections. They want to discern “the signs of the times” in earnest expectation of the return of Jesus.

That thinking isn’t foreign to the New Testament itself. The apostles and early believers expected the Lord’s return to be very soon. It was an impending event that they fully expected to see in their lifetime. We know this was the case from a variety of New Testament passages. Some are easy to read over and never notice. Others are transparent.

In regard to the former, consider Hebrews 1:1-2: Long ago, God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets. And now in these final days, he has spoken to us through his Son. God promised everything to the Son as an inheritance, and through the Son, he created the universe. The writer of Hebrews believed he was living in the last days over 2,000 years ago. The apostle Peter said that Jesus was manifest to him and others 1 Peter 1:20 God chose him as your ransom long before the world began, but now in these last days, he has been revealed for your sake.  Peter warned his readers about the threat of self-serving scoffers “in the last days” (2 Peter 3:3). And the events at Pentecost were part of “the last days” (Acts 2:17).

Some passages are even more direct. The apostle John, writing in the book of Revelation, said, “The time is near” (Revelations 1:3; 22:10). The day of the Lord-the day of Christ’s return for New Testament believers—was “drawing near” (Hebrews 10:25). Some believers even thought they had missed it (2 Thessalonians 2:1-2)!

Paul taught the Thessalonian believers what to expect leading up to the Lord’s return: they needed to be mindful of their walk and faithfulness so as not to be unprepared like unbelievers would (l Thessalonians 5). It was sage advice. If we live as though the Lord could return soon, our lives will be pleasing to God and a blessing to ourselves and others, whether it happens soon or not. Jesus himself taught that no one could know the precise day or hour (Matthew 24:36). Since the intent of biblical prophecies associated with the first coming wasn’t obvious, we ought not to expect to be able to figure things out this next time. In other words, our interest in, and expectancy of, the future shouldn’t be distracting us from living as we should in the present. 

Insight Seventy-Two: Paul Had a High View of the Law, but a Higher View of Jesus

Throughout Dr. Heiser’s teaching career, he has often heard Christians talk about being “free from the law.” Usually, that referred to the idea that we can’t work our way to heaven—that salvation was by grace, through faith in Christ (Ephesians 2:8-9). Dr. Heiser certainly agrees with that. That’s pretty transparent biblical theology. But sometimes the phrase was taken to mean less coherent ideas, like being free from the law essentially meant there were no rules for Christian living. What we did was up to “how the Spirit led” or (worse) whatever the situation called for. The reasoning of such people is, since all our sins were “under the blood,” we’d be forgiven for anything we did. Paul anticipated that last idea and forcefully rejected it as he tells us in Romans 6:1-2. Well then, should we keep on sinning so that God can show us more and more of his wonderful grace?  Of course not! Since we have died to sin, how can we continue to live in it?  Christian behavior matters. But is that legalism? Is that placing Christians “under the law”?

The question is understandable but, ultimately, incoherent and misguided. We’ve seen earlier that Paul had a high view of the law—he delighted in it “after the inward man” (Romans 7:22). He also took a Nazirite vow, as prescribed by the Mosaic Law (Acts 26:23-36). Was Paul inconsistent? Not at all.

“Law” talk among Christians can be brought into sharper focus and a more biblical understanding when we realize that Paul was rejecting the idea that salvation could be merited by obeying the law. Paul refers to “the works of the law” eight times. He clearly says that no one can be justified in God’s sight by the works of the Law (Galatians 2:16; Romans 3:20, 28). Those who trust in their obedience to the law are doomed (Galatians 3:10). Salvation cannot be earned through moral perfection that is achieved by obedience to God’s Law. Salvation is a gift, only available through the death of Christ (Galatians 2:21).If salvation is granted freely as a gift in response to what Jesus did (Galatians 2:21; 3:2, 5), it is not a thing that is earned or deserved. Yet Paul said in Romans 7:12, But still, the law itself is holy, and its commands are holy and right and good. Even in the Old Testament, salvation was sealed by faith. Paul used Abraham, the father of Israel, to make this precise point (Genesis 15:6). The law was given to teach people about holiness—the requirement for entering God’s presence—and to enable people to live happy, harmonious lives.

The law was indeed holy, just, and good. But the human heart is not (Jeremiah 17:9). It is not possible for anyone to keep the entire law. Everyone sins, so grace is the only means of salvation (Romans 3:23-24). Even perfect outward obedience, if were it possible, would be inadequate. Jesus’s teaching about the law demonstrated that point. Even if someone hasn’t committed adultery, for example, the issue runs deeper than the command; it goes to the heart and one’s thoughts (Matthew 5:28). No human can meet that standard of moral perfection except Jesus, who fulfilled the law’s demands and became sin for the rest of us (2 Corinthians 5:21). This was Paul’s message.

That will conclude this week’s lesson on another two insights from Dr. Heiser’s book “Mastering The Bible.” Next Worldview Wednesday, we will continue with two additional insights. I believe you will find each Worldview Wednesday an interesting topic to consider as we build our Biblical Worldview.

Tomorrow we will continue with our 3-minute Humor nugget that will provide you with a bit of cheer, which will help you to lighten up and live a rich and satisfying life. So encourage your friends and family to join us and then come along with us tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.’

If you would like to listen to any of our past 1405 treks or read the Wisdom Journal, they are available at Wisdom-Trek.com. I encourage you to subscribe to Wisdom-Trek on your favorite podcast player so that each day’s trek will be downloaded automatically.

Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most of all, your friend as I serve you in through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.

As we take this Trek together, let us always:

  1. Live Abundantly (Fully)
  2. Love Unconditionally
  3. Listen Intentionally
  4. Learn Continuously
  5. Lend to others Generously
  6. Lead with Integrity
  7. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day

I am Guthrie Chamberlain….reminding you to ’Keep Moving Forward,’ ‘Enjoy your Journey,’ and ‘Create a Great Day…Everyday’! See you Tomorrow!