Tag Archives: seek wisdom

Reading:
Proverbs 23:1-12

Generally, I enjoy working. But I’m kinda fed up with it right now.

Why? Well, never mind that.

I just mentioned it because of this:

“Labour not to be rich: cease from thine own wisdom” (4).

Though I don’t work to be rich, just why do I work?

To support and provide for my family — that’s a good reason. Even a noble one.

To buy what I personally need. That makes sense, too.

To have to give to God’s work (which includes giving to those in need).

To glorify God? 😯 Gulp!

[Wilt thou set thine eyes upon that which is not? (Proverbs 23:5)]
from Proverbs 23:5

A little bit more from Proverbs 23: Apply Your Heart and Ears

Reading:
Proverbs 22:11-20

My daughter Dora sews customized plain dresses. These are customized in the sense that the customer measures herself and provides Dora with fifteen or so measurements. From those measurements my wife Ruby makes a unique dress pattern for the customer. Then Dora sews the dress. That dress is fitted to the customer.

Now catch this:

“Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise” (17).

“For it is a pleasant thing if thou keep them within thee; they shall withall be fitted in thy lips” (18).

Humble yourself, Mark, and listen to the wisdom of others.

If you listen with the intent to remember and apply, their wisdom will eventually become fitted exactly to your lips, your needs, your circumstances.

Wow! I like that!

[Bow down thine ear, and hear the words of the wise (Proverbs 22:17)]
from Proverbs 22:17

A little bit more from Proverbs 22: Don’t Give Up!