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What It Means To Be Wise
Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise. Proverbs 19:20, NIV Wise people know how to listen. Sometimes, others would only consider someone as wise if they could figure things out on their own. They somehow believed that wisdom only comes from within. But according to proverbs, people who are counted as wise are those who listen to advice and accept discipline. This means they don’t just rely on their own understanding. Instead, they treat other people’s advice as important to them. We are living in a world where people would rarely listen. It is sad to say that some of…
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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 399 – Proverbs 3:7
Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. Proverbs 3:7, NIV Submit to God and choose to consult with Him. Be guided by His words, and always remember that He knows what’s ahead. Do not rely on your own understanding. There may be things that you already know, but keep in mind that tomorrow is always uncertain. You never really know what will happen next. So stop focusing on your own will. Instead, follow God and fear Him. Acknowledge His grace in your life. And submit to Him all your worries and cares. Listen to His voice, for He is always directing you. Let…
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Day 374 – Proverbs 9:8
Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you; rebuke the wise and they will love you. Proverbs 9:8, NIV Wise person knows how to humbly accept corrections. It may not be that easy for them to fully digest the things that they learned from someone, but they will choose to process the suggestions that they received from their reliable friends. So if you wanted to be filled by the wisdom of God, then allow Him to use the people around you to teach you what to do. Sometimes, He will not just personally reveal to you His instructions, but He will send the right one who can direct and…
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Day 300 – Proverbs 26:12
Do you see a person wise in their own eyes? There is more hope for a fool than for them. Proverbs 26:12, NIV Be humble and do not rely on your own wisdom. You may think that you have already experienced enough but keep in mind that the world is too big for you to understand. There are still so many things that you need to learn. So come to God and do not allow your pride to reign. Instead, consult His words and abide in His will. Learn to listen to His voice and stop following your thoughts. Let God be the King of your life and acknowledge His…
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Day 348 – James 3:13
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13, NIV Wise people live a good life, they show it through their actions and they just don’t keep what they know on their own. They let the people see what wisdom truly is by serving and living the kind of life that blesses the Father. They are humble enough to serve and be kind to the people around them. So pray for wisdom, and God will teach you how to handle it according to your actions. What you have in mind is nothing…
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Day 102 – Proverbs 10:8
The heart of the wise will easily accept instruction. But those who do all the talking are too busy to listen and learn. They’ll just keep stumbling ahead into the mess they created. Proverbs 10:8, TPT Ask God for a teachable heart that’s always willing to accept corrections. Sometimes, we think that we already know a lot of things in life, but the truth is, our knowledge is nothing compared to the wisdom of God. This is the reason why we should not rely on our own understanding. We need to learn how to listen and obey the word of God. Acknowledge the truth that you don’t know everything, and…
