Proverbs 4:5-7; 16:16; 23:23Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding rather than silver! Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline and understanding.
Over and over again the Book of Proverbs tells us to "Get Wisdom" to "Pursue Wisdom".
What does 'wisdom' mean to you? How is wisdom different from being smart? Why do you think it's important to God that we "get wisdom"?
The message of the book of Proverbs is that if you don't have wisdom then you should get some! The most beautiful thing about 'wisdom' is that it is definitely attainable and Proverbs actually tells you how to get it!!!
At times we all complain that life isn't fair or that life isn't easy. We all have problems, we all face failure, make wrong decisions and suffer tragedy and loss. We all have our frustrations, joys, heartaches, happiness, successes and failures, but at the base of it all, frequently it is our approach to our circumstances, and not the situations that makes life easy or difficult.
On the surface it may seem that some people have all the luck while others are destined for one bad break after another. Often after closer analysis, we will find that luck isn't something people have but rather an outlook that they create. Yes life is sometimes unfair, hurtful and discouraging and depending on the way you choose to live it, it will either be a worthy learning experience or just an endurance test that wears you down.
The book of Proverbs in the Scriptures is meant to be a guide to wiser living. It tells us how to live peacefully and fruitfully with ourselves and with others. It overflows with principles and practicalities that when applied, can make life easier.
A proverb does not argue, it assumes. It's purpose is not to explain a matter but to give poignant and pointed expression to it. Over the years I have tried to read a chapter of Proverbs every day. It is very convenient that way because there just happens to be 31 chapters in the entire book which fits very nicely into a 31 day month. At first it was frustrating because I didn't think I would ever be able to remember any of what I read, it is just so full of aphorisms and truisms......too many to absorb, but now after several years of taking it in I have to say it is one of my favourite books in the Scriptures. If you want to "get wisdom" this is definitely the book you should read. Just try it, one chapter each day for a month. You might be very glad you did.....it may even change your life. That's all I'll say about that......for now.
What does 'wisdom' mean to you? How is wisdom different from being smart? Why do you think it's important to God that we "get wisdom"?
The message of the book of Proverbs is that if you don't have wisdom then you should get some! The most beautiful thing about 'wisdom' is that it is definitely attainable and Proverbs actually tells you how to get it!!!At times we all complain that life isn't fair or that life isn't easy. We all have problems, we all face failure, make wrong decisions and suffer tragedy and loss. We all have our frustrations, joys, heartaches, happiness, successes and failures, but at the base of it all, frequently it is our approach to our circumstances, and not the situations that makes life easy or difficult.
On the surface it may seem that some people have all the luck while others are destined for one bad break after another. Often after closer analysis, we will find that luck isn't something people have but rather an outlook that they create. Yes life is sometimes unfair, hurtful and discouraging and depending on the way you choose to live it, it will either be a worthy learning experience or just an endurance test that wears you down.The book of Proverbs in the Scriptures is meant to be a guide to wiser living. It tells us how to live peacefully and fruitfully with ourselves and with others. It overflows with principles and practicalities that when applied, can make life easier.
Great words. This is something I feel God has been laying on my heart for the past few months. I don't need for everything to go well in this life. I just need His wisdom to walk through it in the best way possible. I just want to know that in the end, I've grown closer to Him. Then, no matter what I've been through.... it's worth it.
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