The Heart of the Righteous Studies

11-21-09

Proverbs 15:28
Finding solutions to problems, addressing concerns or simply getting directions are essentials for mental and emotional stability. At some point questions will arise, whether they come from within or without, being able to find the answers provide a sense of satisfaction that dissolves confusion and frustration. Unfortunately, some answers do not always come when needed, nor are they placed in an easy to retrieve location. Effort and time has to be invested to search for answers. Typically the answers that are in hard to reach locations carry a lot of weight and they require patience and investigation to retrieve.

Too many answers are given at whim. The heart of the righteous takes the time to study before answering. In fact, it is not uncommon for the heart of the righteous to prepare in advance before providing an answer.

The heart of the righteous represent several things, these include:
• A high level of respect for the answer in that time is taken and effort used to study. Contained in answers are solutions that can calm trouble, address concern or instill a sense of security. These answers are directions that facilitate movement, plan a course or escape potential harm. The righteous recognizes this and studies.
• A high level of regard for correctness. Quite often the right or best answer is often confused with the answer that sounds good. Challenges and uncertainty carries a degree of desperation and anxiousness which can distort what is best with what what sounds good. By studying, the righteous heart is able to provide the best answers with a high level of confidence to decrease uncertainty and overcome challenges.
• A high level of quality in representation. The heart of the righteous is prepared to make the extra effort to ensure what is given adequately reflects what is at work on the inside. A reputation is at stake in the answer and the heart of the righteous studies to keep it.

The mouth of the wicked releases evil. Little to no regard is given for what comes out of the mouth and the impact carried. The mouth of the wicked does not hold or know such reserve so a continuous out pouring of what is useless exists.