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Don't be wise in your own eyes; 
fear the Lord and turn away from evil.
This will be healing for your body and strengthening for your bones.
Proverbs 3:7-8 CSB

Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation. 
Romans 12:16 CSB

"If you want to be perfect," Jesus said to him, "go, sell your belongings and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
When the young man heard that, he went away grieving, because he had many possessions. 
Matthew 19:21-22 CSB

We can find this theme of not being "wise in our own eyes" from Paul as he encourages the church in Rome how to live in what Proverbs might call the "fear of the Lord", and rather than focusing on turning away from things, Paul is inviting his readers to turn towards.
Turn towards harmony, turn towards the humble.
And here is this person who got to meet Jesus and ask his Big Question, and rather than accept Jesus invitation to follow Him, he chose his own wisdom. He put his faith in himself.
I'm wondering today where I am "wise in my own eyes"?
What is Jesus inviting me into, to step towrds, that I am walking away from?
This proverb is about healing - and walking with Jesus in the direction He calls us, is the way of healing.
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#wisdom
#somethingtochewon 

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