June 09, 2019 | Tom Dunham
Passage: Proverbs 4:7
Proverbs: A ‘Collation’
Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. … Proverbs 4:7
The wise shall inherit glory, but shame shall be the legacy of fools. Proverbs 3:35
Question: Why are dissimilar proverbs ‘sprinkled’ next to each other?
Answer: Because that’s how life happens! E.g.: ‘A day in the life of …’
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Today: a ‘Collation’ of Proverbs on Wise vs. Foolish Living:
- ‘Wisdom City’ vs. ‘Foolsville’ …
► 12:15 – The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who heeds counsel is wise.
► 15:2 – The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly, but the mouth of fools pours forth foolishness.
► 22:3 – A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; but the simple pass on and are punished.
► 29:11 – A fools vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back.
► 24:5,6 – A wise man is strong, yes a man of knowledge increases strength; for by wise counsel you will wage your won war, and in a multitude of counselors there is safety.
► 28:26 – He who trusts in his own heart is a fool, but he who walks wisely will be delivered.
► 26:11 – As a dog returns to his own vomit, so a fool repeats his folly.
The main distinguishing quality of a wise man vs. a fool is the willingness to follow directives and seek and listen to counsel/advice. Also, the fool repeats his mistakes, while the wise person learns from them.
If you are married, your spouse is your #1 counselor.
Results: Happy life! Happy parents, too!
- 10:1 – A wise son makes a glad father, but a foolish son is the grief of his mother.
- 27:11 – My son, be wise, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me.
- 29:3 – Whoever loves wisdom makes his father rejoice …
Set your roots in Wisdom City!