From Proverbs 18.22 and 19.14, we learn that relationships are one way to find good from God. Thus, how I find good from God is to recognize that the relationships He provides are beneficial to me. The Precept Explained Finding good in life is good! Similarly, I tend to find what I’m looking for in […]
My life has impact to the extent that I’m wise, according to Proverbs 24.5. Thus, knowledge alone isn’t power. Whereas, being wise is true power. The Precept Explained Now, you’ve heard that knowledge is power. Conversely, a little knowledge is a dangerous thing! So, maybe knowledge isn’t all that powerful after all! Actually, factual knowledge […]
From Proverbs 24.16 we learn that failing is Ok if I will get back up. Therefore, my repeated efforts show resilience in my character. The Precept Explained So, the issue isn’t failing because we all fail. Instead, the issue is my ability to recover and move on. Hence, “falling seven times” from Proverbs 24.16 is […]
In Proverbs 25.15 we learn about combining persistence and diplomacy. As such, resilience makes me more persuasive. The Precept Explained At times, persuasion requires persistence. Especially, when working up the chain of command. In addition, I must be patient during negotiations, else I impatiently lose sight of my goal. That said, the first half of […]
From Proverbs 24.10, we learn that a lack of resilience is deadly. Conversely, if I intentionally grow then resilience keeps me strong during difficulty. The Precept Explained Like some other precepts, Proverbs 24.10 is worded in the negative. As such, its key phrase is “… faint in the day of adversity …” Thus, according to […]