Proverbs 12:1 and 15-17 – To learn, you must love
discipline; it is stupid to hate correction.
Fools think they need no advice, but the wise listen to
others. A fool is quick-tempered, but a
wise person stays calm when insulted. An
honest witness tells the truth; a false witness tells lies.
Solomon included these tidbits of truth about our need to
seek wisdom….and never feel we know all we need to know. Real learning involves a passion…deep in our
heart…to know the right way…the most effective way…to do everything we need to
do. The wise person stays calm…even when
they disagree…and listen to all that is said.
Then they mediate and study on it…pray about it…to seek the right way to
go.
The truly wise man or woman never insists on their own way…they
are open to the instruction and guidance of God….and know in their heart when
they are wrong…and they promptly admit it.
Like David response to Nathan in 2 Samuel 12….his heart immediately
recognized his mistake when he was confronted.
Perhaps it is pride that makes us think we are always right…..or
maybe it is fear of the consequences when we accept the truth. But whatever the reason….we hold tightly to
our opinions…too long sometimes. God
can’t do anything with us while we are trapped in our pride….he can only change
and mold our character when we admit that he knows more than we do.
Father…thank you for the reminder that I am still
learning. Forgive me for the many times
that have insisted on my own way…without asking you what you thought
first. Help me to be more like David…with
a heart that is open to the people you send to correct and teach me the
truth. Amen.
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