Depart from Evil
“Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh and strength to your bones.” Prov. 3:7-8
Rom. 12:16 says, “Do not be wise in your own opinion.” If we read through this proverb, we can draw a moral truth that guides us in the ways of health: be humble in your estimation of yourself; revere the Lord; and, depart from evil.
When we are obedient to these three areas of conduct and character, we receive health to our flesh and strength to our bones. This can described as receiving medicine to our external body and marrow to our bones. Strong bones begin with healthy marrow, and marrow is where the source of blood is found. And so we are called to admit that we don't have all the answers and that our plans are completely inadequate compared to God's plans. We are to hold the Lord in awe and reverence, for He is Loving and Kind and Holy and Mighty. We are to depart from evil. What are those triggers for us that try and lure us back into old evil behaviors? Those are the very ways we are called to put off and put down.
The result is health - good health for us. We might consider this part of God's Health Plan for our lives. Strong bones and healthy bodies come from humility, awe of the Lord, and clinging to what is good.
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