Intentional personal growth is good for me. In fact, growth changes my behavior by improving my decisions, according to Proverbs 1.3. Therefore, be teachable – then grow. Learning the precepts lets me behave wisely by forming sound decisions that are both just and fair. Proverbs 1.3 paraphrase The Precept Explained Basically, I do what I […]
Proverbs 1.2 states Solomon’s life goal. As such, in the opening phrase it says “to know wisdom…” Similarly, personal growth is my passion. My life goal is to learn the precepts by being teachable and by absorbing practical insights. Proverbs 1.2 paraphrase The Precept Explained Solomon was one of the first to apply the life […]
Matthew 13.23 shows how character building dramatically increases my productivity. Hence, character development builds capacity. Pay attention! Absorbing the precepts produces a discerning character that’s capable of dramatic growth. Matthew 13.18, 23 paraphrase The Precept Explained Personal growth – on purpose – comes from diligent character building. As a result, I dramatically increase my capacity […]
Matthew 13.22 teaches that distractions are deadly because they take my focus away from that which is critical. So, keep looking straight ahead! Pay attention! The precepts are choked-out by life’s distractions and by materialism. Matthew 13.18, 22 paraphrase The Precept Explained My ability to focus is critical. Likewise, where I focus is also critical. […]
From Matthew 13.20-21 I learn that seeds don’t root deeply in thin, rocky soil. Likewise, blind spots in my life indicate shallowness. Unfortunately, shallow-mindedness is deadly! Pay attention! The precepts don’t thrive in a shallow character. Matthew 13.18, 20-21 paraphrase The Precept Explained You don’t know what you don’t know! Hence, the need for outside […]