“Mark a life of discipline and live wisely; don’t squander your precious life.” ~King Solomon

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God’s Wisdom

There are a few really critical factors in living a life of wisdom.

• I can’t ignore living a disciplined life. Wisdom doesn’t come by a haphazard approach. When Jesus teaches me a lesson, I must put it into practice every second of every day.
• I must choose to live wisely. I get to decide. I can be foolish if I want to be. I get to decide to live a life based on the wisdom Jesus has given me.
• I must resist the temptation to squander what Jesus has given me. My standing with God is a gift. I can reject the gift of God.

“Mark a life of discipline and live wisely;
    don’t squander your precious life.”

Source: Proverbs 8:33

“Start with God—the first step in learning is bowing down to God.” ~King Solomon

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God is God

Wisdom teaches me that everything starts with God. I can’t be wise until I know God is God and God is control. I have to give him and my Master Jesus complete control of my life.

I am a fool if I don’t live this way. Living with an attitude that God is God must be central to who I am. It is folly to live any other way.

Where did Solomon learn this? I think from his father King David. David, while not perfect, lived in awe of God and knew that God is the real King.

God is God. I am not.

Start with God—the first step in learning is bowing down to God; only fools thumb their noses at such wisdom and learning.

~King Solomon – Source: Proverbs 1 (The Message Bible)

“Do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” ~Apostle Paul

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Obey God

I need to wake up from my sleep. I need to get up out of my coffin. Jesus is showing me the way. Jesus is shining His light on me. I need to watch my step.

I need to use my head. I need to think and not live carelessly. God’s goal for is to understand what Jesus wants me to do.

May I understand what Jesus wants me to do.

May I know it deep in my heart.

May I not only know but also do it, demonstrating my obedience.

This is why it is said: Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and the Messiah will shine on you. Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. –Ephesians 5: 14-20