Wisdom: Obedience comes before understanding. Acting before knowing…

Proverbs 9:10 and Proverbs 1:7 “I expected in all areas of my life that ‘Understanding comes before obedience’. You don’t buy a car insurance policy before you understand it. It was just common sense, and not the other way around. I realized, I wanted God to show me on my terms why homosexuality was a sin. I wanted to be the judge, and not the one being judged. … Did I really want to understand homosexuality from God’s point of view (I mean that’s why this whole research project started), or did I just want to argue with Him? So I prayed a scary prayer that night: that God would give me the faith to obey before I understood.” — Rosaria Butterfield https://youtu.be/qiiduN-SRcY?list=PLMzBHmBwuMlU&t=1943 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of Wisdom. Obedience comes before understanding! Acting before knowing. Walking/following Jesus before understanding Jesus. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,     and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” — Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,     but fools[c] despise wisdom and instruction.” — Proverbs 1:7 Google Search AI on these verses:
  • What it means:
    • Reverence over terror: "Fear" here does not mean being scared or terrified of God in a harmful way. It means having deep respect, awe, and honor for God's power and holiness.
    • The starting point: Just as a foundation is the start of a building, respecting God is the first step to truly understanding life and making good choices.
    • Understanding right and wrong: A healthy respect for God helps people avoid bad actions and look past selfish human desires.
  • Why it matters:
    • Foundation for living: Without this respect, people tend to rely only on themselves and make foolish choices. [f.ex.: worldly dating coaches & worldly relationship advice]
    • Growing closer: This type of awe draws a person closer to God rather than pushing them away.
    • Next steps: The verse continues by saying that knowing the Holy One leads to true understanding.
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