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Walk with Wise People
Walk with the wise and become wise, for a companion of fools suffers harm. Proverbs 13:20, NIV The people around you will eventually influence you to either become better or worse. If you want to obtain wisdom, then be with wise people. Try to assess your environment right now. Are you growing? Are you learning from other people’s experiences? If your answer is “no,” then keep this verse in mind. It would be very hard for you to make wise decisions if you are surround by people who don’t value growth and learning. You will find yourself struggling and alone if you keep on staying in an environment that neglects…
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When People Speak Before They Listen
Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. Proverbs 18:2, NIV The book of proverbs is filled with practical wisdom that could help people live a fruitful and blessed life. There, you will learn how to identify the wise or foolish people. One of the things that King Solomon mentioned about foolish people was that they find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. Sometimes, they speak before they listen. They judge before they check the background of the story. They are quick to misinterpret the situation or other people because they choose to value their own opinions. Sometimes, I am…
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Day 292 – Proverbs 18:2
Fools find no pleasure in understanding but delight in airing their own opinions. Proverbs 18:2, NIV Sometimes, when we are too caught up with our own emotions or ego, we tend to express our opinions without considering other people’s feelings. We think that what we have in mind is absolutely right and others should accept them. We feel entitled to our opinions, thinking that it’s what’s best for us and for everyone. But we must seek to understand and not just release what we think. It’s important to pause for a while before we speak. Choose to listen to others first before we share our own opinions. Only then will…
