First Kings 3.28 tells about the outcome of a decision. Solomon saw his influence grow because of that sound decision. Therefore, sound decisions yield influence! Everyone heard about the king’s decision. As a result, they respected him. Why? Because he had the wisdom of God! First Kings 3.28 paraphrase The Story You’ve likely heard this […]
Ecclesiastes 8.5 says getting the fundamentals right leads to sound decisions. Why? Because of a wise character. Additionally, I know the right thing to do. I also know the right time to do it. Therefore, get a wise character to make sound decisions! Keeping the precepts builds a wise character that makes sound decisions. Ecclesiastes […]
Proverbs 19.16 says a precept-driven life thinks long-term. It identifies that which is of ultimate value. Conversely, short-term thinking is destructive. Wherefore, think long-term! A precept-driven life will think long-term about spiritual values, whereas short-term thinking is deadly. Proverbs 19.16 paraphrase The Sequence First, my time perspective drives my thinking. A short-term outlook produces shallow […]
Proverbs 13.13 is a contrast. In fact, it contrasts hardheadedness and reverencing the precepts. When I get the fundamentals, I get rewarded! Hardheadedness is destructive but reverence for the precepts brings reward. Proverbs 13.13 paraphrase What’s Important? I pay attention to what’s important to me. Conversely, I ignore what’s unimportant. It’s important for me to […]
According to Proverbs 10.8, the wise-hearted soak up the precepts. In other words, a wise character is defined by absorbing the fundamentals of wisdom. The wise-hearted soak up the precepts but a poor character leads to failure. Proverbs 10.8 paraphrase Smart or Wise? Is it better to be smart or to be wise? If you […]