Don’t hit the ripe old age of [whatever age you think is old]
and think you have learned it all, heard it all, seen it all, and experienced
it all. Be interested in, even hungry for, knowledge and new experiences
and be willing to grow as you get it.
An intelligent heart
acquires knowledge, and the ear of the wise seeks knowledge. Proverbs 18:15
He also taught me, and said to me: “Let your
heart retain my words; keep my commands, and live. Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget,
nor turn away from the words of my mouth.
Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; Love her, and she will
keep you. Wisdom is the principal thing;
therefore, get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. Exalt her,
and she will promote you; she will bring you honor, when you embrace her. She
will place on your head an ornament of grace; a crown of glory she will deliver
to you.” Proverbs 4:4-9
Join your
spouse in gaining knowledge. Learn some things together. Go to church together.
Go to marriage conferences together. Learn to cook together. Go hang gliding
together. The operative word is “together”!
Don’t stagnate. How often do we
hear people who divorce say that they just “grew apart”? Or they might say they
“fell out of love”. You probably know couples who are living in the same home
but living separate lives. I can’t say it more clearly: continue to pursue
knowledge throughout your life. Seek
knowledge of God. Seek knowledge of yourself! Seek knowledge of your spouse. We
change over time – child birth, changing jobs, death of a parent, illnesses and
surgeries, milestones like birthdays and children moving out (or in!) – all of
these types of things shape us. Don’t lose touch with your spouse and where
they are in any given season of life. Seek God’s wisdom. It is good for you – it’s what prudent people do, it’s the sign of wisdom, it brings life, it preserves you and keeps you, it promotes you, and brings honor. Pursue that knowledge with your spouse. And while you two are at it – go play!
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