On being humble

21/08/12 12:03 PM


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.

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