on Proverbs 10

Wisdom at all junctures in life is an incredibly valuable asset in every single area of life. Wisdom isn't flashy, catchy, or even sexy, but if the word of God serves as any guide to us it is that foolishness actions bring about some disastrous consequences. Wisdom brings about long life, blessing, and abundance, most of the time. Please be advised that some very moral, very wise people have sadly met tragic ends all too soon. Let's dive into Proverbs 10. . .
Proverbs 10:2, "Ill-gotten treasures have no long lasting value. . ."
We live in a "now" society, we want fame, riches, free stuff, even our burrito we popped in the microwave to be finished and received now. So, often the necessary step to receive all of this stuff now is to take short cuts, cheat the system, be dishonest, and all for the gratification without the necessary work. We have received our treasures but they are ill-gotten. They fade away. We don't appreciate them as much because we didn't really earn them, and even worse is the reality that someone at some point could find out how we achieved the goal and then have the goal take away.

The remedy is to work hard. Be above reproach. Be honest with people, always try your best, and never stop improving. I think many of us believe that our society would be greatly improved by men and women who focus on building honest achievement, our generous with their treasures to those less fortunate, and look to grow in their knowledge and love of Jesus Christ more and more.

Proverbs 10:8, "The wise in heart accept commands. . ."
One of the passages of scripture you will rarely see preached on are the several passages of scripture that say the people of God obeyed the Lord's commands. You just won't every hear that sermon, because it's mundane, route, daily. That passage doesn't bring up strong emotions in many people, but what it does do is bring about the power of the gospel and what the gospel asks of us, to obey the word of God.

Now, I will say it isn't easy to obey God. In fact as a youth pastor, I even mess up daily. But, the idea is that we journey closer and closer to become more like Jesus Christ each and every day. Learn to be teachable, understand you don't have all the answers, and never stop reading the word of God.

Definitely check out the rest of the chapter. Especially look at these three verses: 10:11, 10:26, and 10:32.