"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." Proverbs 1:7
Wisdom can be a leader's best friend, especially in times of decision. Suppose you find yourself in a large committee meeting in which a crucial decision must be made. The committee reaches an impasse and everything stops. Who will become the most influential person in that room? Answer: the one with the wisdom to draw a conclusion that not only works, but which receives the blessing of that committee.
Proverbs 1 describes wisdom as a woman crying out in the streets. What a beautiful picture! Wisdom does not hide herself, but shouts publicly! We must go out and find her and build a friendship with her: What can we learn about decision making from Proverbs?
1The foundation for every decision is to honor and revere God.
2We must build off of our heritage and conscience: What values are we to embrace?
3We must avoid the counsel of the ungodly.
4We must pursue wisdom: What are the facts? What are the options?
5We must move toward inward peace.
Excerpt from The Maxwell Leadership Bible
Wisdom can be a leader's best friend, especially in times of decision. Suppose you find yourself in a large committee meeting in which a crucial decision must be made. The committee reaches an impasse and everything stops. Who will become the most influential person in that room? Answer: the one with the wisdom to draw a conclusion that not only works, but which receives the blessing of that committee.
Proverbs 1 describes wisdom as a woman crying out in the streets. What a beautiful picture! Wisdom does not hide herself, but shouts publicly! We must go out and find her and build a friendship with her: What can we learn about decision making from Proverbs?
1The foundation for every decision is to honor and revere God.
2We must build off of our heritage and conscience: What values are we to embrace?
3We must avoid the counsel of the ungodly.
4We must pursue wisdom: What are the facts? What are the options?
5We must move toward inward peace.
Excerpt from The Maxwell Leadership Bible
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