Wisdom invites us to a life of character transformation and abundance. Let’s define wisdom. Thus, Lesson Two: What is Wisdom? Introduction To answer the “What is Wisdom?” question, let’s look at Proverbs 2.1-6. Q: From Proverbs 2.1, who is involved in this conversation? Q: Why does Solomon ask us in Proverbs 2.2 to apply/incline/concentrate our […]
My relationship with God is marked by reverence. Connecting reverence with humility is the starting point for growing that relationship. To learn more, read this blog post. Some Basics Guess what? Humility is an essential aspect of my relationship with God! For instance, when I sow humility into my life I reap God’s grace, Proverbs […]
The essential teachings of Proverbs are packed in Proverbs 22.17-21. Thus, we can see Proverbs in five verses of scripture! Grasp these essential teachings to become fluent in the precepts. The Essentials The essential teachings of Proverbs are packed together into five verses, Proverbs 22.17-21. As such, those five verses are clearly a single conversation […]
The pattern in the book of Proverbs is for us to be changed from the inside out. So, I change WHO I am before I change WHAT I do! Heart not head Guess what, character transformation is a major theme in Proverbs! Repeatedly, Solomon asks us to give him our heart, that is our character. Ok, […]
Proverbs 15.33 says reverence is the entry point into a precept-driven life. In turn, being precept-driven brings influence. However, the prerequisite for influence is humility. Building Influence One short-listed role of a leader is influence. In fact, influence is a critical trait for moving a leadership team forward toward a common goal. Moreover, there’s limited […]
