In Proverbs 4.23 I’m instructed to guard my character. Hence, above all else watch your character. Why? Because it’s the source of what comes out of me! Watch Your Character I must not allow my character to erode, according to Proverbs 4.23. How so? By cutting corners. Or, by making excuses. Also, by rationalizing away […]
Proverbs 10.8 is a definition. In short, absorbing the precepts makes me wise-hearted. Thus, I learn how to become wise-hearted by mastering the Proverbs! Wise Up! Who most often uses the phrase wise up? Well, I suspect you answered “a frustrated parent who is yelling at a teenager!” Or else, you answered something like that, […]
According to Proverbs 2.6 the Lord is the source of wisdom. In addition, the giving of wisdom is verbal, thus something that can be learned by anyone. The Lord gives me wisdom, which is factual knowledge and experiential insight. Proverbs 2.6 paraphrase The Precept Explained What’s wisdom? Well, in simplest terms it’s what I know […]
In Proverbs 21.25 we read a warning about laziness. As such, being unmotivated is deadly. Worse yet, you can want things but not pursue your desire! A lazy person has desire but no motivation. As a result, his persistent greed literally eats him up! Conversely, a just person is generous. Proverbs 21.25-26 paraphrase The Precept […]
From Proverbs 13.19 we learn that goal accomplishment can be spiritually satisfying. Hence, achievement brings spiritual satisfaction when I pursue appropriate goals. Deep desire, when achieved, brings soul satisfaction. Proverbs 13.19 paraphrase The Precept Explained Goal accomplishment satisfies my deepest spiritual self. Thus, the precept as stated in Proverbs 13.19. Moreover, goal accomplishment is spiritually […]