Today a man 100 yrs old has passed from this earthly life to eternity. To the men of earth, he was considered to be very wise but; true wisdom is this: to know God and obey His commandments. Did he know God personally? God knows. Was he wise or foolish in terms of God? God knows. Where is he now? God knows. Such is the way of men and God. Did he observe the ways of God? God knows. Listen to the wisdom of Leviticus: “You must not profane my holy name, and I will be sanctified in the midst of the Israelites. I am the Lord who sanctifies you,” Was he sanctified? God knows.
Again the wisdom of Proverbs: “A shrewd person saw danger and hid himself, but the naive passed on by and paid for it.” God knows the path each man takes.
So how can we be both wise and live a life of honor before men and God? Paul told Timothy: All scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, reproof, correction and training in righteousness. Did this 100 year old man know these words and apply them to his life? God knows. If today were to be the day God called you to Himself, what would the world say but more importantly, what would God say about you?
