Teach us to Number our Days.

monetaryrealist (45)in #jesusislord • 18 days ago

<h1><strong>Teach Us to Number Our Days</strong></h1>

<p><em>A Message from Psalm 90 and Proverbs 1</em></p>

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<h2><strong>Introduction</strong></h2>

<p>Life is a series of decisions, each shaping our path.<br>

Like braiding a rope, loose ends exist, but they don’t have to be frazzled.<br>

Every day we make choices, but we need not make them alone.<br>

We must not waste our days on useless pursuits.<br>

The world is spiraling toward destruction, yet many Christians follow its course instead of Christ’s.</p>

<strong>Psalm 90:9–12</strong><br>

<em>For all our days are passed away in thy wrath: we spend our years as a tale that is told.<br>

The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years,<br>

yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.<br>

Who knoweth the power of thine anger? Even according to thy fear, so is thy wrath.<br>

So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.</em>

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<h2><strong>I. The Need for Wisdom in Our Days</strong></h2>

<h3>1. We Have a Limited Time on Earth</h3>

<ul>

<li>God tells us our years are 70 or 80 at most.</li>

<li>The issue is not how long we live but how we <strong>use</strong> the time we have.</li>

<li>We must number our <strong>days</strong>, not just our years.</li>

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<strong>Ephesians 5:15–16</strong><br>

<em>See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil.</em>

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<h3>2. Wisdom Guides Our Steps</h3>

<strong>Proverbs 4:7</strong><br>

<em>Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.</em>

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<strong>Ecclesiastes 12:13</strong><br>

<em>Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man.</em>

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<strong>Ecclesiastes 10:10</strong><br>

<em>Wisdom is profitable to direct.</em>

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<h3>3. The Foolish Waste Their Days</h3>

<ul>

<li>The world chases vanity and lies.</li>

<li>Many Christians treat life like a fairy tale, not a spiritual war.</li>

</ul>

<strong>Ecclesiastes 1:2</strong><br>

<em>Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities; all is vanity.</em>

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<strong>1 Corinthians 11:1</strong><br>

<em>Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.</em>

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<h2><strong>II. The Purpose of God’s Wisdom</strong></h2>

<strong>Proverbs 1:1–5</strong><br>

<em>The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;<br>

To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;<br>

To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.<br>

A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels.</em>

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<h3>1. Solomon’s Counsel Was From God</h3>

<ul>

<li>God gave Solomon wisdom, but he eventually turned from it.</li>

</ul>

<strong>1 Kings 11:4</strong><br>

<em>...his wives turned away his heart after other gods...</em>

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<h3>2. Wisdom Brings Understanding and Justice</h3>

<strong>Proverbs 1:7</strong><br>

<em>The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.</em>

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<h3>3. Wisdom Must Be Heeded</h3>

<strong>Proverbs 1:5</strong><br>

<em>A wise man will hear, and will increase learning...</em>

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<p>David ignored wisdom and sinned. Nathan rebuked him:</p>

<strong>2 Samuel 12:7</strong><br>

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<h2><strong>III. The Voices That Compete for Our Hearts</strong></h2>

<strong>Proverbs 1:10</strong><br>

<em>My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.</em>

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<h3>1. The Call of the World vs. the Call of God</h3>

<ul>

<li>Genesis 3:1–6 — Eve was enticed by the serpent.</li>

<li>Ephesians 2:2 — Satan is the prince of the power of the air.</li>

<li>Isaiah 9:6 — Jesus is the Prince of Peace.</li>

</ul>

<h3>2. The Influence of a Wicked Society</h3>

<strong>1 Corinthians 3:19</strong><br>

<em>The wisdom of this world is foolishness with God.</em>

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<h3>3. The Consequences of Ignoring Wisdom</h3>

<strong>Proverbs 1:24–26</strong><br>

<em>Because I have called, and ye refused... I also will laugh at your calamity...</em>

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<strong>Hebrews 11:25</strong><br>

<em>Choosing rather to suffer affliction... than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season.</em>

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<strong>Proverbs 1:27–31</strong><br>

<em>They shall eat of the fruit of their own way...</em>

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<h2><strong>IV. The Three Types of People Who Ignore Wisdom</strong></h2>

<strong>Proverbs 1:22</strong><br>

<em>How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?</em>

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<ul>

<li>The Simple – Ignorant but open.</li>

<li>The Scorner – Mockers of truth.</li>

<li>The Fool – Openly rebellious.</li>

</ul>

<p>Luke 12:16–21 — The rich fool who planned for everything but eternity.</p>

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<h2><strong>V. The Call to Repentance and Salvation</strong></h2>

<strong>Proverbs 1:23</strong><br>

<em>Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you.</em>

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<h3>1. God Calls to the Lost</h3>

<ul>

<li>Luke 19:10 — The Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.</li>

<li>2 Peter 3:9 — Not willing that any should perish...</li>

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<h3>2. God Calls the Backslider</h3>

<ul>

<li>Psalm 51 — David repents.</li>

<li>Luke 15:20 — The prodigal returns to his father.</li>

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<h3>3. God Calls the Faithful to Commitment</h3>

<ul>

<li>Joshua 24:15 — Choose you this day whom ye will serve.</li>

<li>Romans 12:1 — Present your bodies a living sacrifice...</li>

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<h2><strong>Conclusion: Choose Wisely</strong></h2>

<p>Will you walk in wisdom or follow the world?<br>

Will you be like David, repenting—or like Saul, hardening?<br>

Today is the day of salvation!</p>

<strong>Isaiah 55:6</strong><br>

<em>Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near.</em>

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<h3>Call to Salvation</h3>

<strong>Romans 10:9–10</strong><br>

<em>If thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus... thou shalt be saved.</em>

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<h3>Call to Repentance</h3>

<em>If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins...</em>

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<h3>Call to Service</h3>

<p>If you are faithful, stand firm. Walk in wisdom. Number your days.</p>

<strong>Psalm 90:12</strong><br>

<em>So teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.</em>

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