Wisdom (2/2)

Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to… Proverbs 23:4

Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. Proverbs 23:4	Do not toil to acquire wealth; be discerning enough to desist. money greed planning
Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. Let your conversation be gracious and attractive so that you will have the right response for everyone. Colossians 4:5-6	Walk in wisdom toward outsiders, making the best use of the time. Let your speech always be gracious, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how you ought to answer each person. gentleness wisdom speaking

Don’t long for “the good old days.” This is not wise. Ecclesiastes 7:10	Say not, “Why were the former days better than these?” For it is not from wisdom that you ask this. wisdom life
Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil. Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones. Proverbs 3:7-8	Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. awe blessing evil
For the grace of God has been revealed, bringing salvation to all people. And we are instructed to turn from godless living and sinful pleasures. We should live in this evil world with wisdom, righteousness, and devotion to God. Titus 2:11-12	For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age. grace righteousness salvation
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7	For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. love self-control strength
The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple. Psalm 19:7	The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple. law soul wisdom