Proverbs 8:33 | DiscipleDeck

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Proverbs 8:33

Wisdom's repeated call to 'hear' is paired with a warning not to refuse. Refusal of instruction is the beginning of foolishness.

Memory phrase: Hear wisdom and do not refuse.

Talk about it: Have you ever not wanted to listen to something wise you were being taught? What happened?

Prayer: God, when teaching comes my way today — from You, from a parent, from a teacher — help me receive it gladly.

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