Live.Awake

I remember when I was a cubicle dweller, two of my neighbors would begin the day by one of them reading a haiku and then discussing the meaning. Though it sounds pretty dorky, it was actually kind of fun. I would occasionally contribute a verse from Proverbs. I always thought it was cool to be able to discuss scripture with a couple engineers at work.

I thought it might be fun to occasionally do the same here. I’ll throw out a Proverb and a related thought. You guys can discuss and relate it to your life and experiences.

It may sound dorky at first, but it could be fun.

I’ll use Proverbs 12:23 [+/-]Proverbs 12:23 [23]A prudent man conceals knowledge, but the heart of fools proclaims folly. today.

Ever know someone (certainly not YOU, but someone else who REALLY should read this proverb) that was constantly spouting off at the mouth about how much they knew? They never allow the words, “I don’t know.” to come out of their mouth and are full of platitudes and advice while never asking for help themselves? I’ve been that person many times. Maybe it’s male insecurity. I suppose really it’s pride.

Nevertheless, I think we all agree that when we (or that hypothetical someone else) act this way it is as if we are declaring our foolishness from the rooftops.

What do you think? Is there a time to “conceal knowledge” because doing the opposite would be folly? Or is this false humility?

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