The book of Proverbs was written by a king that God endowed with wisdom. 1 Kings 4:29 says, “And God gave Solomon wisdom and exceedingly great understanding, and largeness of heart like the sand on the seashore.”

Proverbs has 31 chapters. It is a worthy pursuit to read one chapter a day according to the date. Therefore today would be chapter 3. Verse 7 says, “Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and depart from evil.”

One way we can judge our opinions is from James 3:17. It says, “But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, willing to yield, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy.”

Here are some questions I need to ask myself about my motives. Am I being sincere? Am I expressing my opinion with a peaceful demeanor? Are my words gentle, forceful, antagonistic, calming or encouraging?