Proverbs 18:15
I love to learn. I have enjoyed reading since I was a small
child. I’m thankful for my appetite to acquire knowledge. That may be why this
Proverb grabbed my attention. For a short Proverb, this little verse packs a
powerful punch. It’s a great reminder to me. Take care of your heart! After
all, a healthy heart is a catalyst for acquiring knowledge. Cultivating a
discerning heart is an intentional process. God has created us with a heart
with the capacity to do “good” or “evil”. Even my pursuit of knowledge can be
tainted with selfishness. As I have revisited the wisdom of the Proverbs, I
have come to recognize the relationship between an understanding heart and my
respect and reverence for God. The repeated reminders in Proverbs are helpful. “The
fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge”. That recognition connects my
“heart” with my “ears”. How do ears “seek” out knowledge? I think the Proverbs
help us understand that ears that seek wisdom and knowledge are attached to a
person with a heart that belongs to God and a willingness to listen to God
above all else.
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