Gold, Jewels, or Lips...

Hi friends,

Proverbs has a lot to say about knowledge and wisdom, and the message running throughout this book is that we are to get wisdom, get knowledge, and to prize them above so many other things which might capture our attention or love. In Proverbs 20:15 we are told that there may be an abundance of gold and precious stones, but knowledgeable lips are a rare treasure.

This is interesting to reflect upon on a number of levels. The first is to ask whether we genuinely believe this. We tend to seek after wealth or beauty more readily than we seek after knowledge or wisdom (think about the way we use our time and money, which indicates what we think is valuable). But God says that knowledgeable lips are rarer and more valuable than the most costly gems and precious metals. The second thing to ponder is how we seek after knowledge and wisdom. Do we value it enough to spend time and money on pursuing it? Do we seek out the knowledge and wisdom of those who have taken the time to study and spend time with God over a long and consistent period of time? Or are we too easily entertained by social media and television to be hungry for knowledge?

Thirdly, are we seeking to cultivate our own lips so they are filled with knowledge and wisdom to bless and encourage others? Are our lips filled with our opinions or with God's Word? Are our lips pouring out the fruit of knowledge grown in study and worship, or are they pouring out criticism and complaint? Let's choose to value, listen to, and cultivate knowledgeable lips over gold, gems, or any other shiny thing the world may offer us.

I used a bunch of sets on this page and lots of different mediums, including watercolour (to colour the owl), coloured pencils (to colour the gems), acrylic paint (for the background) and Nuvo Mousse (for stencilling). The stamp sets I used are Owl Be There, Worthy King, Lollipop Alpha, Playful Alpha, Print Blocks Alpha, Marker Alpha, and Note This. I also used the Delightfully Delicate stencil and Rise & Shine stencil. 

Be blessed as you treasure the truly important gift of knowledgeable lips.

x Amy x