"Knowledge is good, but a vast difference stands between 'knowledge' (having the facts) and 'wisdom' (applying those facts to life). We may amass knowledge, but without wisdom our knowledge is useless. In this age of information, knowledge is plentiful, but wisdom is scarce. Wisdom means far more than simply knowing a lot. It is a basic attitude that affects every aspect of life. We must learn how to live out what we know. What the book of Psalms is to prayer & devotional life, the book of Proverbs is to everyday life. Proverbs gives practical suggestions for effective living. This book is not just a collection of interesting tidbits; it contains deep spiritual insights drawn from experience. Learn how to learn from others. Don't be a know-it-all. Instead be open to the advice of others, especially those who know you well and can give valuable insight and counsel."*
As I journey through the book of proverbs over the next few weeks, I pray that any wisdom I seek from the Living Word spills out onto the pages of this blog. The depth of widsom in just one verse alone can feel endless, so I come with an excited heart to see what God reveals to me throughout the entire book. Find a proverb for yourself each day for the next week to reflect on. Study it, break it down, grasp how to apply it to your life, recite it, write it down in all sorts of places, and ask God how He wants to shape you through it. The truth is, He WILL answer, if you simply ask and allow Him to speak.
"Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline." -Proverbs 1:7
*(Referenced from The Life Application Study Bible, NLT.)
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