15 The simple believes everything, but the prudent gives thought to his steps.16 One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.17 A man of quick temper acts foolishly, and a man of evil devices is hated.18 The simple inherit folly, but the prudent are crowned with knowledge.
In the Bible, often the word slow is tied to being wise and fast tied to foolishness. That is not always true in our daily life, where being a bold decisive leader is valued. Yet Proverbs is clear that a cautious critical eye is invaluable in our ability to choose wisely and regulate our heated emotions. The wisdom of carefulness helps bread more wisdom. This was my original goal in my personal blog (which has been getting more attention than this one lately). The slogan, "slowing down to move forward" was to remind me to take all of the information I gather each day and give it some consideration. It's been a mostly successful way to deal with complex issues worth considering.
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