Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge,
but one who hates correction is stupid.
We are all a work in progress. If we are not willing to listen to the wisdom that can correct our course, we are acting stupidly. Weigh the facts and listen to the truth, or in other words, don’t be stupid.
When arrogance comes, disgrace follows,
but with humility comes wisdom.
There is only room for one person on the throne of your life. If Jesus is your Lord, then you are not. Humility is inherent in the life of the Believer. Humility is not being a doormat or milk toast, but it is always being willing to listen, open to the idea that (if you can believe it) you could be wrong. Humility is not being so open minded your brain falls out, but it is always being ready to give a reasoned defense of what you believe to be true.
Idle hands make one poor,
but diligent hands bring riches.
The son who gathers during summer is prudent;
the son who sleeps during harvest is disgraceful.
Working consistently and not taking shortcuts honors the Lord. You don’t have to be a Pastor or a Minister to allow your work to be worship unto Jesus. Simply doing a good job day-in and day-out and dedicating your efforts to God honors him and shows the world what it means to be a true man or woman of God.
Folly is a rowdy woman;
she is gullible and knows nothing.
Everybody has that one obnoxious friend you hope isn’t around when you’re trying to make a good impression on people. That’s what it’s like when we live our life without wisdom.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
“And now, sons, listen to me;
those who keep my ways are happy.
Listen to instruction and be wise;
don’t ignore it.
Anyone who listens to me is happy,
watching at my doors every day,
waiting by the posts of my doorway.
For the one who finds me finds life
and obtains favor from the Lord,
but the one who misses me harms himself;
all who hate me love death.”
The point of learning wisdom from God’s word is to follow it. God’s ways are not meant to hold us back or keep us from having a good time, actually it’s completely the opposite. The best life you can have will come from following God’s direction for your life. Even if going your own way seems like it would be more enjoyable in the moment, in the long run, its way is death. Follow the Lord, even if for your own sake.
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