I'm about halfway through Proverbs and here's what I've learned about wisdom in general so far. The first part of wisdom is revering the Lord. The second part of wisdom is a willingness to listen and learn. The third part of wisdom is controlling yourself and your impulses. The rest is the decisions you make.
Read Proverbs 15
You are what you eat and you become what you consume. You will reflect the ideals of people you hang around, books you read, shows you watch, and music to which you listen. You can choose to consume garbage or you can choose food that will nourish your mind and spirit.
Pastor Chris' Paraphrase of Proverbs 15:2 & 14
2 Wise people make you want to know even more, but idiots spew out stupidity.
14 A truly wise person always tries to learn more, but fools fill up on whatever silliness is available.
Everyone needs to indulge in a piece of cake now and then, but it's not healthy to eat cake for dinner everyday. What you put into your mind is just as important. Put junk in and junk will come out. Fill yourself with wisdom and knowledge and wisdom and knowledge will come out.
Prayer
"Holy Spirit, make us hungry for wisdom and knowledge and help us to choose spiritual food that is healthy and wholesome. Help us to seek knowledge in the things we read and watch and to which we listen so we may share Your wisdom beautifully. Amen."
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