What is the meaning of Proverbs 1:5-6, A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings?
A wise man hears and increases learning
The Bible says, that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge and wisdom. Therefore, a wise man fears the Lord God and loves the Lord above all. A wise man hears and listens to the words of God and increases learning.
A wise man isn’t rebellious and prideful in heart. A wise man doesn’t think, that he knows it all, and doesn’t exalt himself above others, including God.
But a wise man is humble and submissive towards God and His Word and has a willing attitude.
A wise man is not only receptive to the words and teachings of God but also to His corrections and chastisements.
A wise disciple (student, or pupil) is always willing to learn and submit to the teacher. Because of this humble behavior, he gains knowledge, wisdom, and understanding.
A man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels. So that he will understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise and their dark sayings.
Only when a person hears and increases learning and gets understanding, a person becomes a wise and understanding man.
The walk of a wise and understanding man
A wise man shall always obey the words of God, keep His commandments, and walk in His ways. His ear shall always be attentive to the instructions of the Lord. Because He knows, that there is true wisdom in His words and instructions.
The words of God are the truth, they are Spirit and life. Without His words, instructions, and correction, you shall not mature and not grow up in the image of Christ.
How to become a wise and understanding man?
You become a wise and understanding then you must do the following things:
- Believe and become born again in Christ
- Submit yourself to Him; the Word
- Be receptive and open to God’s instructions.
- Listen to His words
- Apply His words to your life and do what He has told you to do
- Be not prideful and do not oppose God and His Word, by holding on to your thoughts, opinions, ways, worldly views, etc.
- Don’t change His words and instructions, so that they will fit into your lifestyle. But change your lifestyle to His Word instead.
- Run the race and keep the faith
Summary of the meaning of Proverbs 1:5-6
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning ; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings (Proverbs 1:5-6)
God is God, and His instructions are the best. If you are wise and understanding person, you will listen to the words of God and His wise counsels, and learn from Him and do what He tells you to do.
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