Proverbs

“…Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn.” Proverbs 1:7

Seven lines into Proverbs 1, and I think I may have a new favorite quote from the Old Testament (though I do love Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 and Psalm 23). It is easy for this quote to be attention grabbing given the state of the world. How often are we quick to judge and think the actions of others are indeed stupid and lacking wisdom? This is a rhetorical question, please don’t start trying to count. Quotes like this are easy to look at and immediately think of others. But what about ourselves? Are we free from stupidity?

As someone who has done their fair share of stupid things, I will be the first to attest that no one is free from the enticing allure of stupidity. I can also assure you that in my moments of stupidity wisdom is often so far out the window that is more minute than a blur on the horizon. But based on my experiences (some of which are still humorous), I can testify that the stupidity can stop, and you can learn from the past and become who you are meant to be. That is the most beautiful thing about faith. At any given point while there is still breath in your lungs, you CAN change for the better! Look at Peter; look at Paul! They had a plethora of moments of stupidity, yet they were entrusted to be the cornerstone (Peter) and spread the gospels to the known world (Paul).

My mission today is simple. I may not have the eloquent speech of Proverbs, but here is what it boils down to. You can make the choice right now and change the trajectory of your future. So…stupidity or wisdom?

XOXO,

The Great Kaysby