Proverbs 13:19 "A desire realized is sweet to the soul..."

A desire realized is sweet to the soul, but to turn away from evil is an abomination to fools. (Proverbs 13:19)

Question:

I had a dream and when I was awakened, God led me to this scripture.

Comment:

Scholars believe that the two parts of this verse were originally from two different proverbs. Yet the metaphysics of both parts are certainly related. Taken together, the proverb offers a warning that human desires are not necessarily in sync with our greater spiritual good. To receive something we think we want is always a rush. But we must be sure that what we want is spiritually valid. If it is a desire based on ignorance, which is what evil metaphysically is, then achieving it will create problems. The best measurement is quite simple: if the desire is rooted in love, then it is spiritually valid and will represent our greatest good. If it is based in fear—for example, wanting money because we’re afraid we won’t be happy without it—then we are placing our faith in lack, and that will be our experience. Not everyone will understand. Fools will think that you’d have to be crazy to turn away from something that seems desirable. But we know through our spiritual guidance that nothing that distracts us from our spiritual truth and purpose is worth the trouble it will cause.

Blessings!

Rev. Ed