You've been hearing this on your radio, seeing it on TV and evangelists pr…
The scripture is the word of God
The word of God is God
God is truth
So we can say all in the scripture(plus the scripture itself) is TRUE......the truth.
But do you know there are important truths to take note of and to be put in your subconsciousness wherever you go?
These aren't just mere Bible takes of memory verses, but delicate truths to always remember (According to the book of Ecclesiastes 12).
Now, what are they? Let's see....
Truth One: The whole duty of man is to fear God (Eccl 12:13)
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter, fear God, and keep His commandments; for this is the whole duty of man".
Now, if I may ask, what do you understand by ‘whole duty'?
Some of you may be thinking crucial responsibility, major obligation, or main cause-yes..all those are correct but fusing all these words together to make a word could not specify exactly the meaning of those two words in that verse.
It's not just a ‘duty', King Solomon specified it as the whole duty of man; meaning it's what we should live by, it's both an obligation and responsibility. We should not fear God just by out mouths but by our actions; not partly but WHOLEY. We should live and breathe by fearing God wholely.....not a terrifying or harmful fear, but a loving and fatherly fear.
SIDE NOTE
King Solomon also stated that the following words were the conclusion of the whole matter; the whole matter referring to the whole book of Ecclesiastes, indicating that the two last verses were the conclusion of the matter (remember: chapter 12 is the last chapter or the book of Ecclesiastes)makes it clearer that the words mentioned would be the most important truths in the entire Bible.
Also, Proverbs is the book of wisdom, advice, counselling, whatever you want to call it...so, it won't surprised us if there are hidden and important messages in it.
Truth Two: To keep His commandments
“.....and keep His commandments for this is the whole duty of man"(v.13)
Again, with the “whole duty" emphasis.
Keeping His commandments is as important as fearing God.
You have to both fear God and keep His commandments. You can't do one and leave the other out; it would be an imperfect/incomplete way of serving God(remember, if you love Him, keep His commandments..Jn 14:15).
Actually, if you look at this verse and understand it from a view, you would rather say fearing God and keeping His commandments is then considered the whole duty of men. Whole!
So, you might as well scratch what I elaborated earlier on😄
It's fearing God and obeying all His commandments that is considered whole, but you have to still fear God wholely.
What am I trying to say? The whole/perfect duty, obligation or responsibility of every human being in this world has to God is basically;
Fearing Him and Keeping His Commandments
Well, it's not that basic (it's really in-depth) but according to the topic under consideration, this is one of the most important truths in the Bible, that most be kept and observed by all men(believer/unbeliever).
Truth Three: To Prepare For Eternity, in view of the fact that every work of man will be brought into judgement, even every secret thing, whether it be good or bad(v. 14, Mt 16:27, 2 Cor 5:9-10, Rev 20:11-15)
“For God shall bring every work into judgement, with every secret thing, whether it be good, whether it be evil"(v.14)
I think I can say this is the most important of all because it's even mentioned in the book of Revelations and other books in the scriptures.
This is not an obligation or a responsibility per say, but just a reminder of what is to be and will be. The Lord has been warning us throughout the scriptures to repent and come to Him, but also to put in remembrance the fact that every single feed you do, either good or bad, hidden or exposed, shall and will be judged.
HE HAS SAID IT AND IT WILL BE. No arguments whatsoever can change this from happening.
That's why He urges everyone under the sun to live a holy and righteous life; a life without sin, a life that is blameless before His sight, a life that the devil cannot accuse you shadily of or find fault in, a life of fearing and obeying God's Commandments, a life of total guidance and instructioning by the Holy Spirit, a life that will guarantee you a straight ticket to heaven even if you die this moment or rapture happens all of a sudden. This is the kind of life God wants each of His children to strive to live. it may be hard but it's worth it in the end.
Always keep in mind that one day all wicked and good will stand before the throne of God and will be judged, according to their works, or rather their works will be judged, either good or bad, even the secret ones. This is the most important truth of all in the Bible.
So, tell me, how do you want to be judged that day? As one with more/all good works than bad ones or one with more/all bad works than good ones?
Make your choice now!
The bottom line: The word of God is truth and there are hidden truths kept in the entire Scripture for those willing to seek God to uncover them. The three most important truths are the ones that stand out in the book of Ecclesiastes in the last chapter,12 and the last verses 13&14, where Solomon introduces them as the conclusion (summary) of the matter(the entire book of Proverbs). These are fearing God and obeying His commandments wholely and Keeping in mind that one day, our creator will judge all our works and deeds on earth.
Live a life that is worth going to heaven and continue doing good......a time is coming when you'll receive your reward.
Keep these three things in mind as they are the most important truths in the word of God.
