In Proverbs 21.25 we read a warning about laziness. As such, being unmotivated is deadly. Worse yet, you can want things but not pursue your desire! A lazy person has desire but no motivation. As a result, his persistent greed literally eats him up! Conversely, a just person is generous. Proverbs 21.25-26 paraphrase The Precept […]
From Proverbs 13.19 we learn that goal accomplishment can be spiritually satisfying. Hence, achievement brings spiritual satisfaction when I pursue appropriate goals. Deep desire, when achieved, brings soul satisfaction. Proverbs 13.19 paraphrase The Precept Explained Goal accomplishment satisfies my deepest spiritual self. Thus, the precept as stated in Proverbs 13.19. Moreover, goal accomplishment is spiritually […]
Proverbs 13.12 contrasts waiting and accomplishing. Or, heart-sickness and life. In short, it states that desire accomplished is life-giving. Deep desire, when achieved, is life giving. Whereas, delayed achievement makes me heart sick. Proverbs 13.12 paraphrase The Precept Explained Accomplishing a deeply desired goal is incredibly satisfying, according to Proverbs 13.12. More so, it seems, […]
Proverbs 18.1 says there’s a cost to goal accomplishment. Hence, the question “What are you willing to pay?” to reach your goal. Fortunately, there’s a right answer. Deep desire, combined with sacrificial dedication, is needed to absorb wisdom. Proverbs 18.1 paraphrase The Precept Explained I trust you agree that reaching goals involves desire and self-discipline. […]
Proverbs 22.3 says critical thinking brings foresight. As such, foresight helps me side-step problems. Unfortunately, ignoring warnings leads to problems. Critical thinkers act with foresight, thus avoiding many problems. Proverbs 22.3 (27.12) paraphrase The Precept Explained Foresight helps me “see around corners,” Proverbs 22.3. In fact, that precept is repeated in Proverbs 27.12. Moreover, foresight […]