Anyone is free to sit at a piano, bang on the keys, and make some musical noise. Many can even play a simple melody like "Chopsticks." The ability to sit at a piano and play a Bach or Beethoven composition, however, comes only through intense discipline and countless hours of practicing. Obedience is required to practice and to develop freedom into usefulness.
The Christian life is much like a musician preparing a masterpiece. Time spent in prayer, reading Scripture, and seeking the Lord will allow you to be ready when He calls you to take on an assignment for Him like witnessing to a friend, encouraging someone who has stumbled in his or her faith, or making a decision that could alter your own future.
The introductory words to the book of Proverbs are a call to take the disciplines of the faith seriously in order to know the joy of a life filled with God's presence.
Proverbs 1 : 1 to 7 - The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair; for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young - let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance - for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
You have the privilege of reading your Bible and praying, so don't just "bang on the keys." Your discipline will help you develop a masterpiece for Christ.
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