Proverbs 19:2-3
“It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way. A man’s own folly ruins his life, yet his heart rages against the Lord.”
tl;dr
Enthusiasm is not enough. Godly wisdom requires prayer, patience, and discernment before making important decisions.
These verses are really striking me this morning.
I can be very impulsive. When I make a quick decision, I often feel compelled to stick with it because I want to be true to my word. Sometimes that is a good thing. Other times, it can keep me moving in a direction I should have taken more time to consider.
“It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way.”
What a powerful reminder.
I often have plenty of zeal. I get excited about ideas, opportunities, and possibilities. The challenge is slowing down long enough to seek wisdom before acting.
When I was younger, I did not fully realize how much my decisions could affect the people around me. Now I understand that choices rarely impact only one person. They often affect family, friends, and those God has entrusted to my care.
Today, I pray that I can exhale.
That I can pause.
That I can pray.
That I can search God’s Word.
That I can seek His wisdom before making an impulsive decision.
The world often tells us to follow our hearts. Scripture encourages us to seek God’s heart.
Before making a decision, I want to ask myself a few questions:
Am I doing this out of love or selfishness?
Am I serving God, man, or money?
Am I seeking God’s will or simply looking for confirmation of what I already want?
Those questions have a way of bringing clarity.
I hope this helps today too.
Be blessed in all you think, say, and do.
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