According to Proverbs 2.9, discernment impacts my decisions and thus, my behavior. As such, discernment fuels sound decisions. The Precept Explained Discernment is an outcome. First, of reverence, Proverbs 1.7 and 2.5. Then, of growing wisdom, Proverbs 1.2 and 2.2. In turn, discernment affects my decisions. And, my behavior, Proverbs 2.9. But especially in how […]
In Proverbs 2.7-8 I learn that when I’m right spiritually, the Lord gives me wisdom for sound decisions while He protects me. Therefore, wisdom is the base for sound decisions. The Lord provides wisdom for sound decisions, and also protection, to those who are right with Him. Proverbs 2.7-8 paraphrase The Precept Explained The Lord […]
Proverbs 2.6 lists the two basic components of wisdom as factual knowledge and experiential insight. Hence, this is the definition of wisdom! Wisdom combines factual knowledge and experiential insight. Proverbs 2.6b paraphrase The Precept Explained Wisdom has two basic parts, according to Proverbs 2.6. The first part, what I know, is accumulated factual knowledge. And, […]
Understanding the precepts of wisdom isn’t a human skill because it’s based on reverence. Hence, wisdom is fundamentally spiritual, as explained in Proverbs 2.6. Reverence for the Lord opens to me the precepts of wisdom. Proverbs 2.6a paraphrase The Precept Explained A life based on the universal precepts is grounded in Lordship and listening. Fortunately, […]
Proverbs 2.5 is the “Then” of the preceding “If” statements. In this case, the outcome is discernment in regard to reverence. As such, experiential insight brings discernment. Absorbing the precepts and building experiential insight allows me to discern reverence. Proverbs 2.5 paraphrase The Precept Explained Three “ifs” and one “then.” That’s the pattern of reasoning […]