Get Understanding

Proverbs 15:32 " He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding".

Proverbs teaches us that "reckless words pierce like a sword,but the tongue of the wise brings healing" and "with his mouth the godless destroys his neighbor,but through knowledge the righteous escape".The resounding message of the book is that our words do matter.

Solomon teaches that our tongues have the power to destroy lives and can do great harm to those around us.Conversely words wisley and thoughtfully spoken bring healing to others.Proverbs descibes fools as those who answer before listening,as those you only delight in only giving their opinions,as those who are quick to quarrel,and as those who show their foolishness,by their speaking.The wise and prudent give thought to their ways,guard their tongue and nurish many.The book emphasizes the gaining of understanding,wisdom,and knowledge.Not simply gaining knowledge,but skillfully using it and applying it to life. A person of understanding in proverbs is one who gains discernment from his or her experience and circumstances in life and is then able to apply such understanding in the making of wise decision and in providing of sound advice to others.This person not only possesses this understanding but is able to apply it to the circustances of life.

Let us look to god's words for instructions in living a life pleasing to God.when we say no to God's word, we say no to God's ways, and inturn we say no to God.When we say no to God we are saying no to the salvation for our souls.