Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil. Proverbs 3:7
This verse made me think about our need to develop a teachable spirit, seeking wisdom beyond our own. In Proverbs 3, the attitude the father recommends to the son is one of humility: “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord” (v.7). In chapter 2, he says, “Incline your ear to wisdom . . . ; search for her as for hidden treasures” (vv.2,4). Having a teachable spirit will help us gain wisdom from God and others. Reading a chapter from Proverbs each day next month may give us a start.