Proverbs 11:2 - Wisdom Comes From A Humble Relationship With Jesus - Not Pride.
Pro.11:2: Wisdom Comes From A Humble Relationship With Jesus -
Not Pride.
Proverbs 11:2 (NIV) When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but
with humility comes wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2 (NLT) Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility
comes wisdom.
Proverbs 11:2 (CWR) Those who are proud will surely fall, but
wisdom comes to those who are humble.
Wisdom can be defined as the ability to make edifying decisions
about the future by evaluating the consequences of actions taken in
the past. [The 365-Day Devotional Commentary re Jos. 23]
When you are called upon to make a wise decision for yourself,
your family, or your community, remember the ways in which God taught
you a principle of life through mistakes you've made, or times when
you were blessed because you held fast to God's teachings. If you're
still new to this and don't have a lot of faithful past to build on,
you can learn from past mistakes; and you can get advice from
mature, godly leaders who can draw upon their own experiences with the
Lord. [The 365-Day Devotional Commentary re Jos. 23]
The humble man, with his willingness to learn and his confession
of need of divine help, receives rich stores of grace. Quick to
discern and to follow the leadership of the Holy Spirit, he has access
to the foundation of heavenly wisdom (Isa. 57:15; James 4:6). [SDA
Commentary]
He gives wisdom to the meek and lowly, enabling them to judge of
what is truth, bringing to light the why and wherefore, pointing out
the result of certain actions. The Holy Spirit teaches the student
of the Scriptures to judge all things by the standard of
righteousness and truth and justice. The divine revelation supplies him with
the knowledge that he needs. And the needed knowledge will be given
to all who come to Christ, receiving and practicing His teachings,
making His words a part of their lives.... The more the Bible is studied,
the deeper will be your knowledge of God. The truths of His word
will be written in your soul, making an ineffaceable impression. Not
only will the student himself be benefited by a study of the word of
God. His study is life and salvation to all with whom he associates....
His life will reveal the help and strength that he receives from
communion with the word. The sanctification of the Spirit will be seen in
thought, word, and deed. {CH 371-372}
Thank You Dear Jesus!!!
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