Proverbs 5
"Sometimes you have to learn it the hard way." This previous statement represents a perspective on wisdom that refers to learning through experience. We often learn from our mistakes. This can prove to be a very costly education though. In fact, in Proverbs 5 we see a father that is more concerned that his son gain wisdom from his instruction rather than from foolish mistakes.
v. 7 - listen to me,
and do not depart from the words of my mouth.
v. 8 - Keep your way far from her,
and do not go near the door of her house,
v. 25 - The iniquities of the wicked ensnare him,
and he is held fast in the cords of his sin.
23 He dies for lack of discipline,
and because of his great folly he is led astray.
Do we learn from our mistakes? Sure. Is it the the best way to learn? No. A real mark of wisdom is receiving instruction from others. Instruction and discipline that guard us from error. Error that leads to destruction.
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