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A proverb a day: Proverbs 14:16 -Wisdom to avoid danger.
Posted by Lance Lawshe in Bible, Inspirational on January 14, 2009
“The wise are cautious and avoid danger; fools plunge ahead with great confidence.” Proverbs 14:16 NLT
It is a great thing to have confidence, but beware that it doesn’t keep you from doing your due diligence before heading into places you’ve never been before. The proverb speaks of being cautious in order avoid danger, you can’t avoid what you do not see while you blindly run in.
It’s like going into a dark room. The fool will rush in only to find himself on the floor after a few steps and tripping over an obstacle, but the wise man will feel the wall to see if there is a light switch, and take his time to walk slowly that his senses may be full aware of his surroundings.
That is what we are to do with the various choices we will make in life. Instead of running full steam ahead only to fall flat on our face, feel around for the light switch, the Bible, the Word, the light of the world, and the light will guide you safely to your destination.
Be wise.
A proverb a day: Proverbs 1:5 -Seek wisdom and gain reward.
Posted by Lance Lawshe in Bible, Inspirational on January 1, 2009
“A wise [man] will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:” Proverbs 1:5 KJV
A person that is wise will continue to get more wisdom. They understand that there is always something more they can learn. They will seek out “wise counsels” as the scripture teaches, in teachers, books, etc. A truly wise person will not let up until they attain all they can. Now that I think about it, it will take a lifetime of learning and experiences and then we still won’t get it all.
But don’t fret, continue to seek. Continue to press. For even if we are just seeking we are blessed for the scripture teaches in Hebrews 11:6 “he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.” Do you want to be rewarded? Well keep seeking!
Be wise.
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