I am probably going to “ruffle some feathers” with this post. May I ask you a question? Where do you go for advice, recommendations, and wisdom?
Do you watch the Main Stream Media for real news and facts? Do you seek truth, or put your mind on auto-pilot while you sit in front of your TV, laptop, or smartphone?
Who is your Preacher? Is your Pastor’s messages biblically aligned, or more slanted with opinion or theatrics?
How about the people in your life? How about your closest 5 friends? Do you truly know them, who they are, what they are about and to whom they serve? Did you know experts say that you become the average of your 5 closest friends. Should you not, then, be choosing wisely?
I have been a man whom has thirsted after knowledge for as long as I can remember. I love learning, obtaining knowledge, and expanding my understanding. I even have a saying when people ask me, “How are you?” My often reply is, “Learning and serving.” Because I believe if you are not learning and serving, you are not truly living.
But where do I go for knowledge, and wisdom? Sound advice, and honest recommendations? Who is it that I serve and why? I am a seeker of truth. Fact over fiction. Things that can be verified and validated. I do not accept or take advice, recommendations from fools, fake “friends”, nor leaders, teachers or preachers that do not align with the bible.
If I want to enhance my health, and increase my physical strength, I do not go to an obese person that rarely leaves their couch.
I do not absorb Godly wisdom from a Pastor or Preacher that is contrary 6 days a week than he is on Sunday, and neither quotes scripture from the bible, or his words are not aligned with the Word of God.
My body, soul, and mind cannot follow a leader that is not courageous, and walks the walk that he talks. Eagles cannot grow, mature, and don’t take flight lessons from chickens.
What say you?
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” — Proverbs 1:7
“Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.” — James 3:13
“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” — Proverbs 13:20
“Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?” — Job 12:12
“For the LORD gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” — Proverbs 2:6
“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” — Proverbs 11:2
“The one who gets wisdom loves life; the one who cherishes understanding will soon prosper.” — Proverbs 19:8
“The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just.” — Psalm 37:30
“Be very careful, then, how you live — not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” — Ephesians 5:15–16
“A wise son heeds his father’s instruction, but a mocker does not respond to rebukes.” — Proverbs 13:1
“If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.” — James 1:5
“Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.” — Proverbs 29:11
“Mockers resent correction, so they avoid the wise.” — Proverbs 15:12
“Listen to advice and accept discipline, and at the end you will be counted among the wise.” — Proverbs 19:20
“Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding,” — Proverbs 3:13
“Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong” — 1 Corinthians 16:13
