Wisdom Is A Warrior Part 4

                                          PROVERBS 4

                                                                Wisdom Is A Warrior 

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     In some ways on a personal note I do believe that Proverbs Chapter 4 can be misleading when the author writes, "Children, listen to your father's teachings." Of course you're supposed to listen to your parents. Your parents or caretakers, provide for you, they put a roof over your head and food on your plate. However some parents and caretakers, take advantage of their role. Some parents know that children are vulnerable and need to rely on them so they abuse their children mentally, verbally and physically. This becomes a problem because when that child grows older bitterness develops between the parent and child relationship. Children that are raised in a dysfunctional relationship stray. 

     Understand that if you ever felt abused in your relationship involving your parents, you are not entitled to stay in that abusive relationship when you become older. Search for the truth and move to an environment in which you can heal. Some adults stay in abusive relationships due to their childhood, they don't know that what was done to them, or said to them,  was wrong. So as adults, they pass the pattern on to their children. This must stop. In no way when reading The Book of Proverbs, do I see permission for any parent to abuse their children. 

     The definition of Wisdom, ( The quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement; the quality of being wise. ) Wisdom does not-abuse another person. Wisdom does not abuse children by any means. If you were ever mistreated in a relationship with someone that you trusted as a child, that person was not wise. If your parents or caretakers were wise, they understood the value of trust. A wise parent understand that what they said or what they did would plays a significant role in life. down the line. Kids do not remain kids forever. They remember who was kind and who mistreated (Parents make mistakes. However a wise parent will provide more knowledge than harm. It is up to the child to follow, the advice in order to stay safe-in life.) Therefore Proverbs Chapter 4 gives  information through the knowledge of an adult that grew up with wise parents. An only child to their father and mother. The father taught the child to keep his lessons in mind. Hold on to wisdom and understanding and do not ignore good advice. In order to become a person who is wise, one must hang on to what is right, in a world that glorifies what is wrong. Cling to knowledge that brings honor to your life. 

     Having wisdom is a relationship that one should study. Everyone enjoys beauty on the outside, and like a flower in your hair wisdom, beautifies the inside. Listening to the right message, and the right people in life, does not harm you or rob you of joy or peace. Wisdom brings about a long life. Nothing will hold you back. Never forget what wisdom has taught you. (I have learned that even the wrong circumstances can teach a person what not-to do in life. So if you had a corrupt childhood, don't stick around too long in your adult years. Learn what not to do and move on, in search of peace and to do the right thing. Hopefully time will bring grace.) 

     Don't follow the way of the way of people who do the wrong thing. Stay far away from their influence. Some people are driven by evil, and will not rest until they do harm to others. Keep moving forward. Sadly people who feed on evil, are satisfied with their painful ways, as if drinking their favorite beverage or eating their favorite meal they crave doing the wrong thing. 

     Hanging around a good person brings a light that glows brighter and brighter until it is full of golden daylight.  The wicked stumble in the dark, unaware of the pain they cause, not able to see what harm awaits them. Become a child of wisdom! Keep her words close to your heart. ( I see wisdom like a strong warrior. She is armed with the arrows of knowledge. ) Don't forget her words because they are the secret to life, and health to entire body. 

     Be careful about what you think. ( I have a big problem in this area. And this is what I have to work on. Being slow to speak with knowledge, and quick to listen with understanding is a prayer that I must get used to praying. A positive mindset does wonders. Even though I grew up in a negative environment, the momentum of wisdom has stayed by my side. I do not want to do anything to lose her.)  Your thoughts run your life. Refrain from telling lies. The truth is important, and deserves to be spoken at all times. Stay focused on what is right. You will never regret doing the right thing.