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Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance. Proverbs 1:5 (ESV)
It is wise to have a listening ear so that one can receive knowledge, and the person who has understanding will seek guidance from others who have knowledge already.
It is wise to have a listening ear so that one can receive knowledge, and the person who has understanding will seek guidance from others who have knowledge already.
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The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 (ESV)
We should respect and submit to God's authority over our lives. We gain knowledge and understanding for life by reverencing God. It is foolish to despise wisdom and instruction because if we do we will suffer harm.
We should respect and submit to God's authority over our lives. We gain knowledge and understanding for life by reverencing God. It is foolish to despise wisdom and instruction because if we do we will suffer harm.
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Such are the ways of everyone who is greedy for unjust gain; it takes away the life of its possessors. Proverbs 1:19 (ESV)
If we obtain material possessions unjustly or through deception, then we actually suffer harm ourselves in part because we are distancing ourselves from God.
If we obtain material possessions unjustly or through deception, then we actually suffer harm ourselves in part because we are distancing ourselves from God.
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How long, O simple ones, will you love being simple? How long will scoffers delight in their scoffing and fools hate knowledge? Proverbs 1:22 (ESV)
It is not good to purposefully refuse to increase in knowledge and understanding because it has harmful consequences. It is foolish to despise knowledge and understanding and to scorn those who are increasing in knowledge and discernment.
It is not good to purposefully refuse to increase in knowledge and understanding because it has harmful consequences. It is foolish to despise knowledge and understanding and to scorn those who are increasing in knowledge and discernment.
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For the simple are killed by their turning away, and the complacency of fools destroys them. Proverbs 1:32 (ESV)
It leads to harm if a person refuses to gain knowledge and understanding. It is even destructive if a person has a complacent attitude toward obtaining discernment.
It leads to harm if a person refuses to gain knowledge and understanding. It is even destructive if a person has a complacent attitude toward obtaining discernment.
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but whoever listens to me will dwell secure and will be at ease, without dread of disaster. Proverbs 1:33 (ESV)
If one wants to experience security and have a sense of ease in their life, then they should listen to words of wisdom. By doing so, one can live without a dread of experiencing disaster in their life.
If one wants to experience security and have a sense of ease in their life, then they should listen to words of wisdom. By doing so, one can live without a dread of experiencing disaster in their life.
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If you seek it like silver and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. Proverbs 2:4,5 (ESV)
One can gain knowledge of God and an understanding of what it means to respect and submit to God's authority in their life if they actively and diligently seek for them as they would actively and diligently seek for financial wealth.
One can gain knowledge of God and an understanding of what it means to respect and submit to God's authority in their life if they actively and diligently seek for them as they would actively and diligently seek for financial wealth.
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So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. Proverbs 3:4 (ESV)
One can enjoy favor from God's perspective and man's viewpoint if they will walk in a manner that extends love to others and displays faithfulness in dealing with others.
One can enjoy favor from God's perspective and man's viewpoint if they will walk in a manner that extends love to others and displays faithfulness in dealing with others.
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Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5,6 (ESV)
Depend on God and believe that he is able to provide everything you need instead of relying on one's own intelligence. Turn to him in every situation no matter how small or how large it may be and he will help you stay on the right path.
Depend on God and believe that he is able to provide everything you need instead of relying on one's own intelligence. Turn to him in every situation no matter how small or how large it may be and he will help you stay on the right path.
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My son, do not lose sight of these - keep sound wisdom and discretion, and they will be life for your soul and adornment for your neck. Proverbs 3:21,22 (ESV)
Keep your focus on that which is wise and in keeping with good discernment because they will provide a blessing in your life and people will look on you with admiration and respect.
Keep your focus on that which is wise and in keeping with good discernment because they will provide a blessing in your life and people will look on you with admiration and respect.
