Those Who are Wise

The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall. (Proverbs 10:8)

According to this proverb, wisdom doesn’t start in the mind. Wisdom comes from the heart. It’s not about having a high IQ or a substantial amount of education; it’s about having a heart that knows the difference between truth (God’s Word) and fact (what the “experts” say). The only way to have a heart that is wise is to constantly operate in the five elements of faith. First, hear God’s Word. Find out what God has said, deciding to receive it, believe it, speak it, and finally, put God’s Word into action.

Wise people are usually very humble in their pursuit of wisdom. I know many Christians who have been quick to offer their opinions, quick to tell others how to do things, but not quick to listen to the Holy Spirit and resist the guidance of those God has placed in their lives.

The opposite of those with a wise heart are the prating fools, according to Proverbs. The fool refuses to hear from the Word of God or wise counsel. When someone shares wisdom with them, they react with anger. I’ve met many fools who show up at churches on Sundays. When God gives them wisdom in the message that He directed the Pastor to teach, instead of hearing and changing their lives, they get angry at the messenger! Our world is full of YouTube theologians and personalities who yell their opinions on any platform available but will not listen to those who have wisdom from the Word of God.

Because our world is full of these opinionated, foolish personalities, finding people who operate in humility can be challenging. I want to be counted among the wise in heart.

What has God instructed you to do? Listen attentively, receive His guidance, and step out with purpose to follow His wisdom.