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, […]
Ecclesiastes 8.5 says getting the fundamentals right leads to sound decisions. Why? Because of a wise character. Additionally, I know the right thing to do. I also know the right time to do it. Therefore, get a wise character to make sound decisions! Keeping the precepts builds a wise character that makes sound decisions. Ecclesiastes […]
Continual learning produces a wise and discerning character. Therefore, I should choose to be wise and discerning! The wise hearted are discerning, especially in regard to learning from others. Proverbs 16.21 paraphrase The Precept Explained Continual learners are good listeners. Also, they actively seek to grow personally and professionally. The Proverbs calls these people wise […]
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 […]