Listen to the words of the wise; apply your heart to my instruction. For it is good to keep these sayings in your heart and always ready on your lips. (Proverbs 22:17-18 NLT)
Main Street in Vancouver is famous for its antique shops. You can wander up and down the street and see all sorts of interesting items in store windows. Some of those things look like just what they are - old - but they wouldn't be in that shop if they didn't have special value because of their quality and what they can tell us about the workmanship of the time period in which they were made.
Main Street in Vancouver is famous for its antique shops. You can wander up and down the street and see all sorts of interesting items in store windows. Some of those things look like just what they are - old - but they wouldn't be in that shop if they didn't have special value because of their quality and what they can tell us about the workmanship of the time period in which they were made.
The book of Proverbs in the Bible is a collection of wise sayings and common-sense teachings. In chapters 22-24 there are "30 Wise Sayings". They are ancient wisdom. The question is, are they worthless or valuable antiques to be treasured and applied to our new life in recovery?
Here are some examples: A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. The wise are mightier than the strong, and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger. So don’t go to war without wise guidance; victory depends on having many advisers. (Proverbs 22:3, 24:5-6 NLT)
Old-timers in the program of AA, sponsors, and others who have more time and stability in recovery than ourselves have great wisdom to share with us. Do we see them as “outdated” or recognize the value of their experience, strength, and hope by putting their suggestions into practice?
We may trust the valuation of an item given by a knowledgeable person in an antique shop but we can fully trust the written scriptures that God says are valuable and trustworthy and will endure forever.
We may trust the valuation of an item given by a knowledgeable person in an antique shop but we can fully trust the written scriptures that God says are valuable and trustworthy and will endure forever.
Prayer: Thank You God for your reliable words in the Bible, and for the experience, strength, and hope of friends in the program who help us understand how to put wisdom into practice in our recovery. Amen
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