There are many self help books on the market that help one to become better at something (i.e., Seven Habits Of Highly Effective People). I would like to propose seven things that an extremely wise person would take heed and follow. It is written in Psalm 107:43, “Whoever is wise, and will observe these things, even they will understand the lovingkindness of the LORD.”

1.   A wise man HEARS the Word of God (Rom. 1:16; 10:17). He is not only a hearer but a doer of the word as well (Jas. 1:23-25). This is the source of all of his counsel (Psa. 119).

2.   A wise man BELIEVES in the deity of Christ (John 8:24; 3:16). He believes not only in the deity of Christ, but he believes and lives by every word that comes from the Lord.

3.   A wise man REPENTS of his sins (Luke 13:5; Acts 2:38; 17:30). He daily repents of his sins as he becomes aware of them and strives to keep himself unspotted from the world (1 John 1:8-9; Prov. 28:13; Jas. 1:27b).

4.   A wise man CONFESSES faith in Christ (Rom. 10:9-10; Acts 8:36-39). He confesses it when he begins his walk with Christ and will tell everyone of the great things the Lord has done for him (Mark 5:19).

5.   A wise man is BAPTIZED into Christ for the remission of his sins (Mark 16:16; Acts 2:38; 22:16; Rom. 6:3-4; Gal. 3:26-27; 1 Pet. 3:21). He is completely immersed in a watery grave, and rises to walk in newness of life.

6.   A wise man REMAINS FAITHFUL throughout his life (Rev. 2:10; Heb. 10:36-39). Once his primary obedience is accomplished, he must remain faithful to gain the crown.

7.   A wise man will plan to spend his ETERNITY IN HEAVEN  (Matt. 25:34, 46). This is the reward of faith, and I can think of no wiser plans to make than to spend life eternal in heaven.