This 9m episode provide you the listener, readings from chapters 1 and 2 of the book of Proverbs the Wisdom of Solomon. One of the most annoying types of people is a know-it-all, a person who has a dogmatic opinion about everything, is closed to anything new, resents discipline, and refuses to learn. Solomon calls this kind of person a fool. Don't be a know-it-all. Instead, be open to the advice of others, especially those who know you well and can give valuable insight and counsel. Learn how to learn from others. Remember, only God knows it all.
In this age of information, knowledge is plentiful, but wisdom is scarce. Wisdom means far more than simple knowing a lot. It is a basic attitude that affects every aspect of life. The foundation of knowledge is to fear the LORD - to honor and respect God, to live in awe of His power, and to obey His Word. Faith in God should be the controlling principle for your, understanding of the world, your attitudes, and your actions. Trust in God - He will make you truly wise.
Our actions speak louder than our words. This is especially true in the home. Children learn values, morals, and priorities by observing how their parents act and react every day. If parents exhibit a deep reverence for and dependence on God, (hopefully) the children will catch these attitudes. Let the see your reverence for God. Teach them right living by giving worship an important place in your family life and by reading the Bible together.
Sin is enticing because it offers a quick route to prosperity and makes us feel like one of the crowd. But when we go along with others and refuse to listen to the truth, our own appetites become our masters, and we'll do anything to satisfy them. Sin even when attractive, is deadly. We must learn to make choices, not on the basis of flashy appeal or short-range pleasure, but in view of the long-range effects. Sometimes this means steering clear of people who want to entice us into activities that we know are wrong. We cannot be friendly with sin and expect our lives to remain unaffected.
Wisdom comes in two ways: it is a God-given gift and also the result of an energetic search. Wisdom's starting point is God and His revealed Word, the source of "knowledge and understanding" (2:6). In that sense, wisdom is His gift to us. But He gives it only to those who earnestly seek it. But because God's wisdom is hidden from the rebellious and foolish, it takes effort to find it and use it. The pathway to wisdom is strenuous. When we are on the path, we discover that true wisdom is God's and that He will guide us and reward our sincere and persistent search.
