Work Smarter, Not Harder

Desire without knowledge is not good,

and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.

-Proverbs 19:2

Many of us grew up under the impression that if we wanted something bad enough we could get it, or be it, or whatever it may be. Sometimes we still think that if our passion is strong enough, it will drive us to inevitable success.

But Solomon stops this idea dead in its tracks. Desire alone is not good. Knowledge must guide it. Without understanding, we will miss our mark and lose our way, no matter how bad we want something.

Let us then seek God for wisdom, that we may move wisely as well as passionately in our pursuits. As the saying goes, Work smarter, not harder.