From Matthew 13.20-21 I learn that seeds don’t root deeply in thin, rocky soil. Likewise, blind spots in my life indicate shallowness. Unfortunately, shallow-mindedness is deadly! Pay attention! The precepts don’t thrive in a shallow character. Matthew 13.18, 20-21 paraphrase The Precept Explained You don’t know what you don’t know! Hence, the need for outside […]
According to Matthew 13.18-19, narrow-mindedness is deadly! So, don’t be hard-headed and inflexible because everyone suffers as a result. Pay attention! The precepts don’t take root in a stubborn character. Matthew 13.18-19 paraphrase The Precept Explained I limit what I can contribute as a professional when I will not listen to good advice. Likewise, I […]
Personal growth brings multiplication. As such, I can multiply personally and professionally, according to Proverbs 11.24-25. And, the more I invest in myself, the more I grow. Growth Thru Multiplication Personal and professional growth is like a savings account. As such, small deposits multiply over time to produce larger balances through compounding. Moreover, one way […]
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 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 […]