An Appetite for Wisdom (Prov. 13)

We have seen a pretty regular pattern in this opening part of the proverbs of Solomon. What you say – and how you live – form the pattern of your life.

If you don't like the trajectory – then turn – repent – change your path. How do you do that? Change your words. Change your actions.

Easier said than done!

In a manner of speaking, yes. But Proverbs isn't talking about a "quick fix." After all, Proverbs isn't saying that just one little change will fix everything!

Rather, Proverbs is saying that a life characterized by wisdom is one that pursues wisdom in every area of life. If you just want to change one little thing – and leave other areas of your life a mess – well, then, don't be surprised when nothing really changes...

Because repentance is not just one little thing. Repentance involves a whole-souled turning from the old way to the new.

Proverbs 13 opens with a call to such wisdom...