VERSE:
Proverbs 4:1-6
1 Listen, my sons [daughters], to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. 2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. 3 For I too was a son [daughter] to my father, still tender, and cherished by my mother. 4 Then he taught me, and he said to me, “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live. 5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them. 6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.
LESSON:
Wisdom - following your parents instructions...leads to wisdom
This verse gives us information about one way to gain wisdom more quickly in life. You can listen to your parent's Godly wisdom and teaching, and receive the benefits of the prior life experiences [good and bad] of your parents. But, yes, if you really want to...you can refuse to listen to the experience and wisdom of your Godly parents...and then you can have all of the fun of making ALL of your OWN mistakes in life on your own...all by yourself. Or, you can try to LEARN from the past mistakes of your parents, and avoid making many of your own mistakes in life...as you are applying Godly wisdom to your own life. It really IS YOUR individual choice. Your way...or God's way. You can gain all of the wisdom you can from your parents, or you can gain your OWN wisdom, one black-and-blue-mark of life at a time. Just one last question..."Got Wisdom"?
