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 […]
Proverbs 4.23 warns me to protect my character above all else because it drives what comes out of my life. Thus, a just character is essential. Above all else, guard your heart. Why? Because your character determines what flows out of your life! Proverbs 4.23 paraphrase The Precept Explained I must guard my character because […]
One take-away from Proverbs 23.7 is my constant thoughts drive my daily behavior. Thus, I am what I think I am – for better or for worse! So, to change myself, I must change my thinking. I become what I constantly think about! What’s worse, my words may not reflect my true intentions.Proverbs 23.7 paraphrase […]
Multiple times, Solomon stated that his life goal was to know wisdom. As it turned out, he succeeded dramatically! Similarly, knowing wisdom is my goal in life. Knowing Wisdom Solomon was very clear. Fact is, his life goal was “to know wisdom” according to Proverbs 1.2. Moreover, he said the same thing in Ecclesiastes 1.17 […]