Ecclesiastes 8.5 says getting the fundamentals right leads to sound decisions. Why? Because of a wise character. Additionally, I know the right thing to do. I also know the right time to do it. Therefore, get a wise character to make sound decisions! Keeping the precepts builds a wise character that makes sound decisions. Ecclesiastes […]
Proverbs 19.16 says a precept-driven life thinks long-term. It identifies that which is of ultimate value. Conversely, short-term thinking is destructive. Wherefore, think long-term! A precept-driven life will think long-term about spiritual values, whereas short-term thinking is deadly. Proverbs 19.16 paraphrase The Sequence First, my time perspective drives my thinking. A short-term outlook produces shallow […]
Proverbs 13.13 is a contrast. In fact, it contrasts hardheadedness and reverencing the precepts. When I get the fundamentals, I get rewarded! Hardheadedness is destructive but reverence for the precepts brings reward. Proverbs 13.13 paraphrase What’s Important? I pay attention to what’s important to me. Conversely, I ignore what’s unimportant. It’s important for me to […]
According to Proverbs 10.8, the wise-hearted soak up the precepts. In other words, a wise character is defined by absorbing the fundamentals of wisdom. The wise-hearted soak up the precepts but a poor character leads to failure. Proverbs 10.8 paraphrase Smart or Wise? Is it better to be smart or to be wise? If you […]
Proverbs 7.1-7 speaks of being guided by precepts to build a just character. Then, I enjoy increased discretion. Thus, build character to build discretion. Absorb the precepts! Make them your focus! As such, treat wisdom and insight like family. They’ll keep you out of trouble because they fix simple-mindedness and poor character. Proverbs 7.1-7 paraphrase […]