Wisdom Round Three
What does the Book of Proverbs say about wisdom or being wise? When can we say a person is wise, indeed? Here are some pockets of treasures on this subject:
Proverbs 9:10 "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding."
Wisdom begins when we seek our maker. "For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding." (Prov 2:6)
Prov 13: 10 "Listen to advice and accept instruction, and in the end you will be wise."
A wise person is never too proud to seek guidance and advice. As a relational being, man was never designed to live independent of others. He grows in the context of relationships and benefits from the direction of the experienced.
Prov 21: 20 "In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil..."
The wise do not fold their hands and slumber. They work and save for rough times.
Prov 29: 11 "A fool gives full vent to his anger but a wise man keeps himself under control."
Patience, composure and poise... These are are the marks of a man who has learned from life. Ecclesiastes 7:9 says "Do not be quickly provoked in spirit, for anger resides in the lap of fools." We know this. Many a man has allowed his passions to overtake him and in the process made a fool of himself.
Prov 13:20 "He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm."
Surround yourself with people who live out their purpose and "spur you toward love and good deeds," not those who just coast along the toss and turns of life's waves. To walk with them is to learn from them. Remember, "bad company corrupts good character."
Seek God.
Listen.
Work and save.
Control your anger.
Learn from people who live, not exist.
The wise do.
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