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Proverbs 23:12 - Lifelong Learning.

Proverbs 23:12 (NLT) Commit yourself to 
instruction; listen carefully to words of knowledge. 

COMMENTARY PEARL

   Your journey of lifelong learning starts 
with a choice. Its a choice only you can make. 
Its an incredibly important decision thatll 
impact your entire life. 
   The Bible says, Commit yourself to 
instruction; listen carefully to words of knowledge 
(Proverbs 23:12 NLT). 
   I made this commitment to keep learning 
when I was 15 years old. I began saying that I 
would learn as much as I could. For many years I 
read at least a book a day. Books open the door 
to every subject imaginable! 
   Your education doesnt stop when you 
graduate. Ive actually heard people say, Im 
glad Ive finished my education so now I can 
start my career. Tell that one to God, and 
hell laugh. God has so much more he wants to 
teach you. Your education should never end. 
   Learning isnt just a stage of life. It 
is your life! God wants you to learn something 
new every day. So dont stop - ever. 
   Start working on learning a new skill 
this year. God wants you to grow. You should be 
and can be different and better a year from now 
than you are today. 
   Its in your best interest to do so. 
Lifelong learning will make you a better leader, a 
better parent, a better spouse, and a better 
friend. Itll make you more effective in your job. 
It brings both success and profit. 
   The Bible says, If the ax is dull and 
its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, 
but skill will bring success (Ecclesiastes 
10:10 NIV). 
   If youve got an ax with a dull blade 
and youre chopping wood, itll take a lot 
more energy to do the job. If your ax is sharp 
(which represents skill in this verse), then it 
doesnt take as much effort. 
   The Bible is saying to work smarter, not 
necessarily harder. Youre never wasting time when 
youre sharpening your ax. [Daily Devotional by 
Rick Warren: https://pastorrick.com/devotional/] 

YOUR COMMENTS

If anyone has a paraphrase, commentary or 
testimony on this passage of Scripture, either 
personal or otherwise, I would be interested in 
hearing from you.  Thanks in advance and let's keep 
uplifting Jesus that all might be drawn to Him. Fred 
Gibbs  

LINKS WORTH CHECKING OUT

Most Important Decision in Life: 
http://www.youtube.com/embed/WGnEuGwvXqU?rel=0 

A Man without Equal by Bill Bright: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NiVa7UoruIo 

Seeking God Made Real: 
http://vimeo.com/31489782 

Prayer Made Real: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc8VdMV26VE 

Importance of Choice: 
http://creationhealth.com/CREATION-Health/Choice [click on video]  

Medical Seminar on Healthful Living by David 
DeRose, MD, MPH: 
https://www.smartlifestyletv.com/lifestart 

LINKS FOR BIBLE STUDIES 

Lifting Up Jesus Bible Studies: 
http://www.liftingupjesus.net/ 

Amazing Facts Bible Studies: 
http://www.amazingfacts.org/bible-study/bible-study-guides.aspx  

Glow Tract Video Bible Studies: 
http://www.bibleresearch.info/ 

LINKS FOR BIBLE PROPHECY SEMINARS

Hope Awakens by John Bradshaw of IIW: 
https://itiswritten.tv/programs/hope-awakens 

The Last Day of Prophecy by Pastor Doug 
Batchelor: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmGvdtMCf1aJTiC59-lPtuUMEq_uEn0BK 

Prophecies Decoded by Pastor Ron Clouzet: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1A435C5373550657