For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy
head, and chains about thy neck.
Bling is a relatively new word (1999) for the
Webster's Dictionary describing flashy jewelry and ostentatious presentations.
However, Solomon aptly describes it in the verse above several thousand years
ago. The flashy decorations he is describing has nothing to do with wealth or
social status. He is referring to wisdom and knowledge. By not forsaking the
laws provided to us in God's word, we will be visibly decorated by God's reward
for our obedience.
What does our "bling" say about us? Do we show Christian love
to others in a honest in caring way? Or do we show a self-centered concern only
for the benefit of ourselves? Our actions reflect our heart. While we may hide
our thoughts some of the time, we can not hide them all the time. Do we need to
change our jewelry? Seek the One who bestows the best "bling" in town
- for his decorations will last more than a lifetime!
