Arrogance leads to nothing but strife,
but wisdom is gained by those who take advice.
It is not a sin to be right, however we should always be willing to listen to the facts or a reasonable argument which is contrary to the way we see things. The goal isn’t to be win an argument, our goal should be to know the truth… that is wisdom.
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.
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