Webster's Dictionary defines the word circumspect in the following way:
Careful to consider all circumstances and consequences
I was struck by this definition in regard to the word as it appears twice in Scripture...once in the Old Testament, and once in the New Testament.
In connection with the Mosaic Law and the instruction given by God to His redeemed people Israel, they were exhorted thus: "In all things that I have said unto you be circumspect."
Exodus 23:13
There were penalties and consequences if they disobeyed God's commandment...if they sinned. Their history, as it is given in Scripture, testifies to this fact over and over again.
Now notice this passage: "See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, Redeeming the time, because the days are evil." Eph. 5:15:16
Yes, everything we do has a consequence. Every choice we make has an impact on our life. It will either be for good or for bad. It will be for blessing or it will bring joy or sorrow.
Many an elderly saint of God weeps as they reap the results of not walking carefully and weighing the import and effect of their actions when they were younger. How often as children we disobeyed or deceived our parents without considering the end result. Let us be careful as the children of God that we do not fall into the same pattern. Let us walk as wise believers, not as fools.
Time is short! We only have a few brief moments left to live for Christ and glorify Him here in this world. The days are evil indeed, but He is able to keep us through every circumstance, and every decision of the pathway of faith. Let us learn to live in the...
"Fear of the Lord." Proverbs 1:7
A careful, prayerful, Christian,
Is a Christian who is wise;
Considering each step He takes,
The truth of God applies.
He knows there is a consequence,
To each decision made,
And seeks his Father's mind and will,
And trusts Him for His aid.