1. Love discipline (1)

No one loves discipline with his natural feelings, and no one likes to be corrected. But a humble person with a desire to learn and grow can love discipline and accept correction.

2. Obtain God's favor (2)

One who tries to succeed by being crafty or wicked will fail, but the man who obtains God's favor takes root in God and bears fruit.

3. Work hard (11,24,27)

A diligent hand will rule, but laziness ends in slave labor.

4. Be careful about what you say (14-23,25)

Words can build up others or tear them down. The Lord detests lying lips, but he delights in men who are truthful. One shouldn't say everything he knows. He should be prudent (14-23,25). In the way of righteousness there is life and immortality (28).

Application: Lord, teach me wisdom; help me to walk in the way of righteousness.
One Word: Don't be stupid; be wise