Proverbs 4.7 encourages me to get wisdom by building insightful capacity. Thus, insight building helps me learn how to apply wisdom. Wisdom is the starting point, so get it! While doing that, also build insightful capacity. Proverbs 4.7 paraphrase What Do You Know? I don’t apply precepts into my life that I’m unaware of. In […]
Proverbs 15.21 says I either build insight or continue to enjoy stupidity! Hence, I must realize that experiential insight avoids problems. Foolish behavior gives evidence of a lack of character. Conversely, sound behavior comes from developing experiential insight. Proverbs 15.21 paraphrase The Precept Explained The observations in Proverbs 15.21 and Proverbs 11.12 link poor character […]
Experience is the best teacher only when I learn from those experiences! For instance, self-control is an important lesson. In fact, from Proverbs 11.12 we learn that experiential insight brings self-control. Abusing others is evidence of a poor character. Whereas, experiential insight produces self-control. Proverbs 11.12 paraphrase The Precept Explained How I treat others is […]
Proverbs 9.10 teaches that reverence is the starting point for wisdom. Thus, that personal knowledge of God helps me to build a wisdom mindset. Wisdom Defined Reverence for God is the starting point for wisdom, according to Psalms 111.10 and Proverbs 9.10. Also, reverence is the beginning of factual knowledge, Proverbs 1.7. Wisdom isn’t solely […]
In Proverbs 19.8 we read that intentional character development through accumulating experiential insights is good for my deepest inner self! Hence, character building is good for my soul. Intentional Character Building Building character is good for my spiritual self. Likewise, building insightful capability is good for me, according to Proverbs 19.8. I form a sound […]