Proverbs encourages the seeking of Godlike wisdom. Ecclesiastes summarizes that our wisdom is shown in our works. One seems reliant on the other.
Knowledge is incomplete without also understanding. Mercy, truth, honor, trust, happiness - write these on the tablet of your heart. Avoid acting in anger and pride, hold to love and peace.
Wisdom is beautifully given the attributes of a woman, perhaps a Heavenly Mother. ‘Teach us to walk in Wisdom’s way, to love what’s right. Send evil away. ... Leave your simple ways and come to live in Wisdom’s path that I freely give.’
Wisdom’s Song - Ted Hildebrandt [Based on Proverbs 1:20-22; 2:4-5; 9:1-6, 10]
Proverbs 3:5-6 is one you likely can say easily. ‘Trust in the Lord…’ above your own understanding. Saying the words is easier than following them in action. Perhaps if we repeat it enough we can get the steps right. As shown in this beautiful rendition.
Trust in the Lord - 2022 Youth Theme/Strive To Be
There’s a word that keeps popping up in Psalms and Proverbs. The word ‘froward’. What does that mean? Froward means difficult to manage, stubborn, habitually disobedient. Hmm. Know someone like that? Is it you? Sometimes? Me too.
Yet I have to defend those who don’t mean to be difficult, because some are just born with difficulties that they’re trying to manage. This song is for you. ‘Hey dude, it’s totally true, fish aren’t great at climbing, that doesn’t mean that we aren’t great at swimming, jumping, diving. The world is full of fish like us once climbing to fit in, but potential turns successful when we learn how to swim.’
Try Different (The Fish Song) - Jessica McCabe, How to ADHD
Remember the The Byrds 1965 song Turn, Turn, Turn. I haven’t include it here but it’s Ecclesiastes 3. Look the song up for yourself and enjoy a listen while you follow along in your bible.
We are reminded that this life of mortality is temporary. It’s easy to get caught up in the game of ‘whoever has the most toys wins’. Let’s expand our vision - to what we are gaining here that lasts eternally; and ultimately who we can thank for everything we have! ‘I will not boast in wealth or might or human wisdom’s fleeting light.’
My Worth Is Not in What I Own - Darren Mulligan, Keith & Kristyn Getty, LIVE
Christ gave everything! Fixing all of our dumbness if we let Him in. Because we, YOU, are worth everything!