In chapter 10, one of the first verses to strike a tone with me is verse 4, which says that if a boss is angry with you, do not quit. Your quiet spirit will overcome whatever mistakes are made. Some people hop from job to job whenever they witness an obstacle. If God speaks at you through your heart, listen to Him. He may be telling you to stay the course and keep calm.
Verses 5 through 7 deal with foolish rulers and wise people may be in low positions of authority. These verses are worth reading and praying about.
Verse 10 is one of my favorites: "Using a dull axe requires great strength, so sharpen the blade. That's the value of wisdom; it helps you succeed." Stephen Covey in his 7 Habits series of books teaches about sharpening the blade and giving yourself time to reflect and learn. Use that time to sharpen your skills, making you a wiser person.
Verse 20 is the last verse in this chapter and is rather interesting to ponder: "Never make light of the king, even in your thoughts. And don't make fun of the powerful, even in your own bedroom . . ." Getting political for a brief moment (United States politics, mind you), one may make fun of the deteriorating mind of our current commander-in-chief or those on the opposite side of the aisle poked fun at the previous administration. As a Christian and follower of Christ and His Lord Our God, neither should be done and we need to be better. We need to pray for our leaders, even though we may disagree with them on so many issues.
Sharpen your saw by praying and reading Scripture daily.
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