Where we look, and what we look for are important because we find what we look for! Where are we looking? An important aspect of being wise is knowing what to pursue. The discernment that flows out of knowing wisdom instructs us on what we should pursue in life. According to Proverbs 21.21, our desire […]
Personal growth doesn’t happen by accident. Our growth is a deliberate choice. Not Accidental! Inner change, thus a transformed character, isn’t accidental. We don’t stumble into personal growth. Instead, we make a deliberate choice regarding inner change. In Proverbs 23.26 we read “…give me your heart.” There “heart” (Hebrew Leb) is the seat of our […]
We’ll continue to solve the wrong problem until we realize that finding root cause is essential! That’s obvious! We continue to tamper around with symptoms until we identify root cause for our life outcomes. That misidentification leads to persistent problems, as well as frustration and confusion about what’s next. For example, in Proverbs 24.30-34 we […]
We cause ourself lots of problems by living without self-control. But, what’s our way out? What’s the problem here? So, what’s life like when living without self-control? That is, to have no self-restraints on our words or actions? In Proverbs 25.28 Solomon says a compete lack of self-restraint is like a defenseless city that is […]
When evil multiplies we ask “How did we get here?” Ok, how did we get here? Multiplied Evil In Proverbs 29.16 we read the phrase “When the wicked are multiplied…” meaning dishonest people thrive or increase. A reasonable response is “How did we get here?” Thus, what conditions made it possible for the godless to […]
