"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding." -Proverbs 9:10
"By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures." -Proverbs 24:3-4 In life who do you walk with that you feel can offer you wisdom? Do you walk with your parents, associate with church going people, good friends, neighbors - people who build up or tear you down? “He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm” (Proverbs 13:20). When you walk with them are you slow to speak and quick to listen? "Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak knowledge are a rare jewel."-Proverbs 20:15 Listen more and talking less to those around us provides the opportunity to build ones knowledge and wisdom. "A fool finds no pleasure in understanding but delights in airing his own opinions."-Proverbs 18:2"Begin to weave and God will give you the thread."-German Proverb
Wisdom may be gained in many ways over the phone with a mentor from a neighbor across the street who, by God’s grace, has already raised God-fearing children. "Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work: If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up! Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken." -Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Look around you and learn from those wise ones the Lord has placed in your life. "Choose my instruction instead of silver, knowledge rather than choice gold, for wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her."-Proverbs 8:10-11"A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to overlook an offense."-Proverbs 19:11 No one is ever too old or too wise to need a regular wisdom walk. Take the time for wisdom walks with your spouse, friend, co-worker or neighbor. "My son, preserve sound judgment and discernment, do not let them out of your sight; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. " -Proverbs 3:21-23
Indeed, walk with the wise, and you will grow wise.
"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."-Proverbs 15:1Other words of wisdoms:
"Never let your head hang down. Never give up and sit down and grieve. Find another way. And don't pray when it rains if you don't pray when the sun shines."-Satchel Paige
"When the passions become masters, they are vices."-Blaise Pascal
"He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers."-Proverbs 19:8
"Be not angry that you cannot make others as you wish them to be, since you cannot make yourself as you wish to be."-Thomas a Kempis
"No one can serve two masters. Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and Money."-Matthew 6:24
"Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you. Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning."-Proverbs 9:8-9
"A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought to his steps."-Proverbs 14:15
"Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting, with strife."-Proverbs 17:1
"A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control."-Proverbs 29:11
"A man's own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the LORD."-Proverbs 19:3
"And I saw that all labor and all achievement spring from man's envy of his neighbor. This too is meaningless, a chasing after the wind."-Ecclesiastes 4:4
