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 […]
The warning in Proverbs 14.15 says don’t believe everything you hear. Instead, think critically! As such, critical thinking brings wise choices. The shallow-minded believe everything they hear, but critical thinking produces discernment. Proverbs 14.15 paraphrase The Precept Explained Who believes anything they’re told? Usually, a child. In fact, it’s childishly naive to make rapid choices […]
In Proverbs 14.8, I learn that wisdom builds self-awareness. And, critical thinking helps it happen. Thus, the precepts build self-awareness. Critical thinking makes me self-aware. Conversely, fools are self-deceived. Proverbs 14.8 paraphrase The Precept Explained For starters, applying the precepts into my life changes me from the inside out. In fact, one outcome of that […]