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 […]
In Proverbs 2.11 and following, we read how discretion drives wise choices. Hence, clear thinking produces sound decisions. The Precept Explained Intentional personal growth builds discretion, Proverbs 2.11. In turn, that deep thinking combines with experiential insight. Together, they equip me to effectively address challenges. For example, in dealing with interpersonal choices as presented in […]
According to Proverbs 2.9, discernment impacts my decisions and thus, my behavior. As such, discernment fuels sound decisions. The Precept Explained Discernment is an outcome. First, of reverence, Proverbs 1.7 and 2.5. Then, of growing wisdom, Proverbs 1.2 and 2.2. In turn, discernment affects my decisions. And, my behavior, Proverbs 2.9. But especially in how […]
In Proverbs 2.7-8 I learn that when I’m right spiritually, the Lord gives me wisdom for sound decisions while He protects me. Therefore, wisdom is the base for sound decisions. The Lord provides wisdom for sound decisions, and also protection, to those who are right with Him. Proverbs 2.7-8 paraphrase The Precept Explained The Lord […]