On being humble
Proverbs 8:17-18, 21
17 I love those who love me,
and those who seek me find me.
18 With me are riches and honor,
enduring wealth and prosperity.
21 bestowing a rich inheritance on those who love me
and making their treasuries full.
Proverbs 22:4
True humility and fear of the lord lead to riches, honor, and long life
Proverbs 2:3-5
New International Version (NIV)
3 indeed, if you call out for insight
and cry aloud for understanding,
4 and if you look for it as for silver
and search for it as for hidden treasure,
5 then you will understand the fear of the Lord
and find the knowledge of God.
Proverbs 9:7-9
7 Whoever corrects a mocker invites insults;
whoever rebukes the wicked incurs abuse.
8 Do not rebuke mockers or they will hate you;
rebuke the wise and they will love you.
9 Instruct the wise and they will be wiser still;
teach the righteous and they will add to their learning.
Proverbs 15:14
A wise person is hungry for knowledge, while the fool feeds on trash.
Proverbs 15:22
Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.
Proverbs 16:18
Pride goes before destruction, and haughtiness before a fall.
Proverbs 18:15
Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.
Proverbs: 24:16
The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again. But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.
Proverbs 28:1
The wicked run away when no one is chasing them, but the godly are as bold as lions.
Proverbs 22:4
True humility and fear of the Lord lead to riches, honor, and long life.
How can we grow and prosper throughout our lives?
1. notice the warning signs of becoming a mocker. Feeling hurt or offended when someone gives us feedback. Feeling unrecognized.
Proverbs 25:27
It’s not good to eat too much honey, and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself.
2. Ask for lots of advice and feedback.
Proverbs 15:22
Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success.
3. Recognize how little you know and eagerly learn more.
Proverbs 15:14
A wise person is hungary for knowledge while the fool feeds on trash.
4. When things go wrong ask why.
Proverbs 26:16
Lazy people consider themselves smarter than seven wise counselors.
5. Shoot to become a level 5 leader.
Proverbs 14:16
Fools plunge ahead with reckless confidence
Proverbs 27:2
Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth – a stranger, not your own lips.