Proverbs 23.2-3 is a warning. Specifically, to be self-aware and discerning in social settings. Remember, discern before you eat! Be self-aware enough to know your own weaknesses. Also, be discerning enough to recognize deceit. Proverbs 23.2-3 paraphrase The Precept Explained I must control my desires when the opportunity is “too good to be true”! Hence, […]
Proverbs 23.1 is a warning about going to see the boss. Specifically, it says to think before you meet! Thus, don’t walk in unprepared. Consider carefully what’s on the agenda before meeting with a leader. Proverbs 23.1 paraphrase The Precept Explained In Proverbs 23.1 we’re warned to be discerning and mentally prepared before interacting with […]
Proverbs 4.7 encourages me to get wisdom by building insightful capacity. Thus, insight building helps me learn how to apply wisdom. Wisdom is the starting point, so get it! While doing that, also build insightful capacity. Proverbs 4.7 paraphrase What Do You Know? I don’t apply precepts into my life that I’m unaware of. In […]
Proverbs 15.21 says I either build insight or continue to enjoy stupidity! Hence, I must realize that experiential insight avoids problems. Foolish behavior gives evidence of a lack of character. Conversely, sound behavior comes from developing experiential insight. Proverbs 15.21 paraphrase The Precept Explained The observations in Proverbs 15.21 and Proverbs 11.12 link poor character […]
Experience is the best teacher only when I learn from those experiences! For instance, self-control is an important lesson. In fact, from Proverbs 11.12 we learn that experiential insight brings self-control. Abusing others is evidence of a poor character. Whereas, experiential insight produces self-control. Proverbs 11.12 paraphrase The Precept Explained How I treat others is […]