Dear Diary,
Day 4 #40Day_Zip_it_Challenge
Proverbs 18:2 says, “A fool takes no pleasure in understanding but only in expressing his opinion,” Ouch!
I remember sometime last year after our August General elections, I saw a post on Facebook which I instantaneously shared in a huff. Shortly, two facebookers namely, Kanini June and Risper Mrembo sent me a DM. I remember Risper telling me how the Holy Spirit nudged her to repent because of the malicious propaganda and lies that were being peddled through social media. June wrote to me, “Don’t be caught up in the politicians’ gibberish…” That day I learned a valuable lesson. (You girls are good people, true sister keepers.) Some people will delay speech and judgment until they are conversant with facts and situation. Others are prone to broadcast the alleged information, data or facts instantaneously whether they know or are ill-informed of the circumstances.
When you receive facts, data or information how do you respond there and then? Well, now you know, only a fool “takes no pleasure in understanding,” Proverbs 18:2.
Next time before you express your opinion, make sure you are well-versed; be aware and have understanding of the facts and circumstances and be wise how you respond. Knowledge is the facts, data, information, awareness or familiarity about a situation. Understanding is ability to decode meaning from the facts. Wisdom is the ability to discern inner qualities; insight; good sense or judgment.
Proverbs 24:3-4 says, “By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.” Surely, it takes wisdom, knowledge and understanding to build, maintain and appreciate healthy and meaningful relationships. Only a fool “takes no pleasure in understanding,” and by so doing relationships are destroyed!
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