Hear instruction and be wise

Proverbs 8:33 ESV
Hear instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it.
Breakdown
Hearing the word of God isn't enough. We must practice it instruction of wisdom, the Gospel of Christ; which instructs men in elements relating to God the Father; as that he is the God and Father of his people, the God of all grace, the giver and sender of Christ, and all good things by him; in things respecting Christ, his person, office, grace, and righteousness; in things that appertain to the Spirit of God, his deity, personality, and operations of polish on the souls of men; in the knowledge of themselves, their impurity, impotence, and unrighteousness; and in the way of salvation by Jesus Christ, and therefore to be listened to; this is the way to be wise to that which is good, both as to the knowledge and practice of it; to be wise unto salvation, and concerning everlasting things and a future state; and the Gospel instruction teaches men to behave wisely, to walk in wisdom towards them that are without
for this is not to be wise, but to act the part of fools; and such as do so despise their souls, show that they have no care of them or concern for their eternal welfare, for, if this is rejected, there is no escaping eternal damnation.
Definition of neglect
suffering a lack of proper care.
Today Devotional
Hearing God's word is one thing. We have to listen and act respectfully to what we've heard. Today ask yourself, have you been listening to God's word? Then ask yourself whether you have been neglecting the instructions of the scriptures. Let's make a practice of the scriptures and not ignore a believer's responsibility.