The Characteristics of the Wise
What are the characteristics of the wise? The book of Proverbs shows us 7 of them, all of which relate to our relationships.
What are the characteristics of the wise? The book of Proverbs shows us 7 of them, all of which relate to our relationships.
What does it mean to fear the Lord? More than that, how do we delight in fearing Him?
What does it take to be wise? The foundational characteristic needed to obtain wisdom is humility, which leads to the fear of the Lord.
A series of small surrenders leads us to a gradual decline away from wisdom. Pursuing wisdom requires a constant redirection toward the One who created us for intimacy with Him.
What is your heart’s desire? The book of Proverbs teaches us to recalibrate our lives toward what is eternal rather than what is temporal.
Doing one plank or one sit-up is not enough to get in shape. In the same way, repetition is key when it comes to learning and practicing wisdom.
How do you define success? The book of Proverbs and the two invitations of Folly and Wisdom show success according to God.
Which wisdom do you hold by: live and learn or learn and live? The first looks to action before instruction, but the second involves godly humility.
The book of Proverbs teaches us practical righteousness. Its wide array of topics is just as relevant now as it was when it was first written.
Insight and knowledge go hand in hand with practical righteousness. The book of Proverbs shows us how the fear of the Lord leads us to walk in wisdom.
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