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 […]
Proverbs 7.1-7 speaks of being guided by precepts to build a just character. Then, I enjoy increased discretion. Thus, build character to build discretion. Absorb the precepts! Make them your focus! As such, treat wisdom and insight like family. They’ll keep you out of trouble because they fix simple-mindedness and poor character. Proverbs 7.1-7 paraphrase […]
From Proverbs 6.20-23 I lean that a willingness to accept correction produces enlightenment and abundance. Therefore, I should be a learner! Listen! Take the precepts to heart! They’ll guide, protect, and teach you. In fact, the precepts create light to correct you. Proverbs 6.20-23 paraphrase Be A Learner Can I learn is very different from […]
The early verses of Proverbs 4 teach that when I allow the precepts to transform my character I become more insightful. Listen! Then, become more insightful! Truthfully, parents taught me these fundamentals. And, once planted into your character, these precepts are life itself. Therefore, make insight building your top priority. Proverbs 4.1-6 paraphrase What is […]