Proverbs 1

For me this chapter really resonated with me at the moment.I think what I got out of it,is the whole choosing the right path,making wise choices instead of letting us be influenced by others.I don't like to call other people sinners (you know taking the log out of my own eye first thing),but I have really noticed that I need to be careful how much I let 'non-believers' influence me and my choices. I'm not saying that people who don't believe the same as me are bad or anything,far from it!But for me,I constantly have my conscience (what I actually think is God/the Holy Spirit reminding me) letting me know loud and clear if I'm doing something I'm not supposed to be!And a lot of that has to do with how I was brought up,the morals and ethics that I personally hold.
In verse 8-9 it says "Listen my son, to your fathers instruction and do not forsake your mothers teaching.They will be a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck"...I don't have a great relationship with my Dad,he left when I was 10 and wasn't very active in my life.We have only just started communicating (after 16 years!),but there are numerous things he taught me,to work hard,give the shirt off your back if someone else is in need of it.My Mum,even though we have our differences,I adore her.She is so much a part of the reason I gave my heart to God.She would read me bible stories and really imparted in me a love for God,and especially to always listen to God,to that small (though sometimes loud!) voice.She taught me that speaking the truth is always the best thing to do,even though the consequences are sometimes hard.I dont know,so much of what she taught me is just ingrained in me now!
I really do believe though in reading about Wisdom calling out in the streets (verse 20-33),that a lot of that wisdom I am only just learning to listen to now.I chose to ignore a lot of it as a teen and young adult and had to go through what I did and learn from my mistakes.
But then again,wisdom comes with age doesnt it?!!