Here are seven words that can help us to have much better lives:
“The wise are glad to be instructed” (Proverbs 10:8)
This gift from the pen of King Solomon gives new meaning to the idea of the rich getting richer or to the axiom that you have to have money to make money.
The reason wise people are wise is that they know that the fountain of truth — and life success — doesn’t originate from within them.
Instead, they’ve had their Copernican revolution — they know that they are not the “sun” of the informational solar system and that the world doesn’t revolve around them.
Does this describe us?
Daily, we’re to assess if we’re opening our minds and hearts to the wisdom of scripture and to the sound practices for everyday living demonstrated by others.
I want to be more successful in ministry, in family life, in all my decision-making. I won’t be, however, if I rely only on my own knowledge.
Trust me, I speak from experience.
Solomon nailed it when he wrote, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, submit to Him and He will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6)
Seek instruction. Hunger for it.
Daily from God’s Word.
It’s the wise thing to do.
As always, I love you
Martin
