Proverbs, Words to the Wise

8 lessons from the book of wisdom:1. Wisdom - What is It and What Can It Do for Me? - Wisdom has its benefits. 2. How Do I Get Wisdom? - We get wisdom by humbling ourselves and asking God to teach us. 3. The Big, Red Self-Destruct Button - We bring negative consequences on ourselves when we sin. 4. If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say... - Words hurt. A wise person uses their words to build others up for their good, not to manipulate or tear them down. 5. Diligence, Diligence is What I Long For - God has created the world in such a way that if we work hard in any of life, we will be rewarded. 6. Wait for It... - God calls us to be patient with others and to overlook offenses.7. Will Power! The Power to Fight Temptation! - It's wise to exercise self-control.8. Who's in Control? - God gives us free will, but He controls what will happen.