Inner Proverbs Humility And Wisdom

Neville's Inner Vision

Within me, the proud self builds a structure of separate self-importance; the moment I acknowledge I AM, the LORD 'destroys the house' of that pride and sets a new boundary around the widow—the true, vulnerable I AM that the inner life cherishes. The wicked thoughts are abominations to the LORD because they distort the pure image I am in the act of becoming. When I align my speech with purity, I find my thoughts become pleasant to my own ears; greed imprisons the house of my being, while detesting counterfeit gifts invites life through grace. The heart of the righteous studies to answer, i.e., my inner mind contemplates with care; the mouth of the wicked releases noise, while the righteous voice speaks measured, constructive words. The LORD is far from wicked, yet hears the prayer of the righteous when the prayer is born of humility and trust. Light in the eyes is inner clarity; a good report nourishes my bones. The ear that hears reproof abides among the wise; to hear correction is to ascend. The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; before honor is humility.