"Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning. The fear of The LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of The Holy One is understanding." Proverbs 9:9-10 (NIV)
King Solomon states that if one instructs, corrects, or teaches a wise and righteous man, he will become wiser. He also makes it clear that fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. (Psalms 111:10)
Only someone who values wisdom, knowledge, and understanding will appreciate and gain from instruction, correction, and teaching. Wisdom is the application of knowledge and understanding through experience. One can know facts and not understand their significance. One can understand but not know how to apply the information. Wisdom is a gift from God. (Proverbs 2:6) A reverence for God and the dislike of His wrath is provide the basis for wisdom. The knowledge of The Word of God, by reading or hearing, with due diligence, praying and studying, can lead to understanding. However, God only grants wisdom to those who apply The Word to their lives.
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Being Content Is Learned Behavior
"I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through Him who gives me strength." Philippians 4:11-13 (NIV)
In thanking the Philippians for their gifts, the Apostle Paul stated that he was not needy. He has learned to be content "... whatever the circumstances ..." and "... in any and every situation ..." He states "... for I have learned to be content ..." and then repeats himself with slightly different words saying "I have learned the secret of being content ..." His contentment is not based upon his circumstances of his situation, but upon his belief, faith, and trust in The Lord Jesus Christ, who gives him the strength to handle everything that comes his way.
We need to understand that joy and contentment come from God. The world can't give it to us, and the world can't take it away from us. Contentment, like joy, is a gift from God. (Ecclesiastes 2:26) When we truly believe that all things work together for good for them that love The Lord (Romans 8:28), then we too can be content in every circumstance and situation. We must learn that God gives us the strength to handle everything that He allows to come our way. We must learn to believe in Him, have faith in Him, and to trust in Him.
In thanking the Philippians for their gifts, the Apostle Paul stated that he was not needy. He has learned to be content "... whatever the circumstances ..." and "... in any and every situation ..." He states "... for I have learned to be content ..." and then repeats himself with slightly different words saying "I have learned the secret of being content ..." His contentment is not based upon his circumstances of his situation, but upon his belief, faith, and trust in The Lord Jesus Christ, who gives him the strength to handle everything that comes his way.
We need to understand that joy and contentment come from God. The world can't give it to us, and the world can't take it away from us. Contentment, like joy, is a gift from God. (Ecclesiastes 2:26) When we truly believe that all things work together for good for them that love The Lord (Romans 8:28), then we too can be content in every circumstance and situation. We must learn that God gives us the strength to handle everything that He allows to come our way. We must learn to believe in Him, have faith in Him, and to trust in Him.
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