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Meditation

Proverbs 9:9 teaches us that life compounds. In other words, you will get more of what you are. More foolishness, if you are a fool, and more wisdom, if you are wise. For the fool, life typically gets worse because they never learned their lesson. For the wise person, life typically gets better because they continually add more wisdom to their learnings.

At the heart of this proverb is the idea that life is a mirror, reflecting back to us the outcomes of our choices, behaviors, and attitudes. The choices we make, whether based on wisdom or folly, have a way of reinforcing themselves, leading to a compounding effect. Just as interest compounds in finance, so too do the outcomes of our actions in life.

For those who choose the path of foolishness, their decisions tend to lead to further complications and missteps. Without reflection or correction, one bad decision can pave the way for another. Over time, this cycle of poor choices can lead to increasing challenges and problems. The fool, as described in Proverbs, is not necessarily someone without intelligence, but rather someone who consistently ignores wisdom and sound advice.

Conversely, for those who seek wisdom and embrace learning, every lesson becomes an opportunity for growth. Even mistakes are turned into stepping stones for greater understanding and insight. By continually adding to their reservoir of wisdom, they position themselves for a life of increasing depth, fulfillment, and success. Their appetite for understanding and growth is insatiable, and as they gain more wisdom, their capacity for making sound choices and judgments also expands.

Prayer

Lord, help us to be wise so that you will give us the gift of wisdom

Application question

How can you add more wisdom to your life?

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