Proverbs 10 begins a sort of chain listing of proverbs. Although they are tied together by some common threads, the idea behind these proverbs is to come up with short phrases that are easy to remember. Memory is a powerful thing. By filling up on memorizing these proverbs, we are filling up on wisdom and ultimately are led toward holiness. Because we are going to be covering so many proverbs, my hope is to learn one proverb per chapter. I hope you are willing to join me on this endeavor.
Proverbs 10:23: "A fool finds pleasure in evil conduct, but a man of understanding delights in wisdom."
You become what you enjoy. The more you enjoy something, the more you begin to take on its characteristics. An easy example is that a person who enjoys weightlifting will gradually become stronger (one would hope!). In the same way, the one who enjoys wisdom will gradually become wiser. That challenges me this morning to become a person who enjoys (or delights in) wisdom. I am reminded of the "Piano Stairs" video from Sunday, which showed us that people are more likely to do things that involve some kind of fun (if you were unable to view "Piano Stairs," click here). How is wisdom fun? How is wisdom playful? Give me some ideas here, or let me know which proverb stuck out to you as you read chapter 10.
Blessings always,
Andy
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