This week, Dr. John Snyder and Teddy James continue our series on Proverbs 2, examining our biblical response to wisdom. As a refresher, we’ve explored what it means to welcome wisdom into our lives, treasure her, and turn our ears to her. Now, we focus on how we can incline our hearts to wisdom.
Inclining our hearts is an active exercise. We’ll never achieve this if we approach wisdom lazily. The heart must be moved by the will. Just as a relationship can grow cold without effort, our spiritual lives will wither if we don’t actively and regularly warm our hearts by heeding wisdom’s voice.
In this episode, John presents 10 definitions of what it means to incline our heart to wisdom:
To spread out — Picture a river overflowing its banks in the rainy season.
To stretch out or extend — Imagine reaching for something you desperately need.
To bend down — Like a worker setting their shoulder under a heavy burden (the heart bends to embrace the task of the Word).
To turn aside or swerve — Someone pausing their journey to closely examine something off the path.
To plot or scheme — Desiring something and realizing it requires careful planning.
To be inclined to a certain view — When a strong opinion manifests in your daily life and conversations.
To be won over — Being convinced of something’s value and inclining toward it.
To engage in a new relationship — Think of a honeymoon and the heart’s enthrallment at the start of a marriage.
To stay or remain — The heart finding a sweet resting spot (John 15). No longer running to find happiness, but abiding in Christ.
To be enticed — In this context, it’s the pleasing experience of meeting God in His Word, drawing us back again and again.
We challenge you, as we did in the podcast, to write these definitions on a bookmark and keep them nearby as you read Scripture. Choose one and pray over it. Ask God to win you over to holiness, help you remain in Christ’s reality, or entice you with Jesus’ beauty. Incorporate this into your Bible reading this week.
Resources mentioned:
Proverbs 4:23
Luke 6:45
Jeremiah 15:16
John Flavel – Keeping the Heart https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/keeping-the-heart-john-flavel-9781845506483?variant=9996757598255
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A few weeks ago, we had Jeremy Walker on The Whole Counsel, and he introduced us to an organization in Zambia called Hope Project. This ministry works to take children off the streets and provide them with four pillars of support: physical, emotional, educational, and spiritual. We were so moved by Hope Project’s work and ministry that we wanted to have its founder, Gilbert Mulubwa, on the podcast so he could speak directly to you. We invited Jeremy back to help us cover all our bases. Because were having a conversation on three continents, we had to overcome some technical difficulties with the audio and video quality, which was not up to our usual standard. We appreciate your patience with that. We encourage you to see the show notes for more information about the Hope Project, including how you can sponsor a child. While you’re there, don’t forget to check out the video produced by Hope Project.
Show Notes
A note from Gilbert Mulubwa: CARE4 KIDS CHILD SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM At Care4 Kids – Hope Project (a Gospel Initiative), we believe every child deserves to be cared for and loved. Even vulnerable and orphaned Children like the ones in our care, deserve an opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. For just $48 per month, you can make a life – changing difference. The love you show by sponsoring a child ensures that the child will receive the following things: •⁠ ⁠Free Quality Christian Education •⁠ ⁠School Uniforms, Books, Pens, Pencils and other School Supplies •⁠ ⁠Nutritious Lunch every School Day •⁠ ⁠Evangelism & Discipleship •⁠ ⁠Biblical Counseling & Mentorship Program As a sponsor, you are becoming more than a financial contributor but an answered prayer to us as you’re becoming an essential link in our pursuit to maximize the God given potential of these children’s lives, enabling them to end the cycle of poverty in their families and communities. Your support is a lifeline, a chance to bless/ change a life forever. Being a sponsor is an opportunity to build a relationship, offer encouragement, and see the direct impact of your generosity. Join us on this journey of love. Together, we can make a world of difference, one child at a time. Email us on [email protected] website is care4kidshopeproject.com You can reach out directly to Hope Project by emailing [email protected]
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