"What a Fool Believes" (2)

Proverbs 15:31–33 ESV

31 The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise. 32 Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence. 33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

1. Open your ears _to godly truth_

Proverbs 12:15 ESV

15 The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but a wise man listens to advice.

Proverbs 15:5 ESV

5 A fool despises his father’s instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent.

Proverbs 15:22 ESV

22 Without counsel plans fail, but with many advisers they succeed.

Proverbs 15:31 ESV

31 The ear that listens to life-giving reproof will dwell among the wise.

Proverbs 15:33 ESV

33 The fear of the Lord is instruction in wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

2. Listen with _less words_

Proverbs 10:19 ESV

19 When words are many, transgression is not lacking, but whoever restrains his lips is prudent.

Proverbs 17:27–28 ESV

27 Whoever restrains his words has knowledge, and he who has a cool spirit is a man of understanding. 28 Even a fool who keeps silent is considered wise; when he closes his lips, he is deemed intelligent.

Proverbs 18:2 ESV

2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.

3. Choose your counsel _wisely_

Proverbs 12:5 ESV

5 The thoughts of the righteous are just; the counsels of the wicked are deceitful.