[23] Buy truth, and do not sell it; buy wisdom, instruction, and understanding. [24] The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice; he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
Proverbs 23:23-24
One of the things I enjoy doing to buying things and then selling them for a large gain after a period of time. This typically includes real estate and vehicles. I like cars and real estate is a fun and safe investment more often than not.
I find myself looking often for the “right time” to sell or buy. There have been a few times I’ve been wrong on the about the “right time” and I’ve learned some expensive and valuable lessons. Non that are sinful or dishonorable, but, lessons that have added such value to my life.
When I read this proverb and hear the author implore the reader to BUY TRUTH and then be instructed NOT TO SELL IT, that sends off alarm bells and flashing lights in my head.
Truth must be an absolute jackpot. The most valuable item to be acquired and stewarded. There is nothing more valuable that can take its place. There is no market that can contain or compare to immeasurable value of truth.
It’s possible to be so enticed with the things of this world or the desires of our flesh to be enticed to sell truth as quickly and irrationally as Esau sold his birthright.
Jesus is the truth. He sets us free. May I never sell Him out of my life for a “newer” or “flashier” version of faith.
Don’t Sell.
Nate Staton 