The heart of him who has understanding seeks knowledge.
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Proverbs 15:14
Have you ever watched a television show that documented a person’s weight loss journey? So often, the show describes them learning how to exercise and how to better nourish their bodies with healthier options. Just as these people had to acquire knowledge to better care for their bodies, people, especially Christians, need to acquire knowledge to grow in understanding and care for their souls.
Proverbs 15:14 says that a person with understanding (or a discerning heart, in another translation), seeks knowledge, while a fool will feed on folly. The basis for this verse is saying that whatever a person has already in his or her heart, whether it is wisdom or foolishness, is what they will crave more of.
Where is your heart? Is it on the healthier side, seeking and craving knowledge and wisdom? Or is it more like the people on the television shows, in need of a change toward health? The beautiful thing is that no matter where your heart falls on the spectrum, there is always room to improve, and space to get better!
Take some time today to pray for the Lord to show you the areas of your heart that are full of understanding. Praise Him for those placed in your life. Also, ask God to show you where you still need to improve and where you tend to settle for lesser things.
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