Bible verses for children
Enthusiasm needs understanding.
Proverbs 19:2
It isn’t good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty with one’s feet and miss the way.
Proverbs 19:2 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Zeal means eagerness. Being excited to help is good, but rushing without understanding can lead us in the wrong direction. The picture of hasty feet reminds us to learn what is needed before acting.
Before starting a craft, read the instructions and check the materials with an adult. A short pause can prevent a mistake that wastes your effort.
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What should you find out before beginning something eagerly?
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Bible context & readings +
Proverbs 19:2 connects desire without knowledge with hurried feet that miss the way. It is a warning about uninformed haste. The lesson is to guide enthusiasm with understanding, not to discourage curiosity, energy or willingness to help.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help our enthusiasm grow together with patience and understanding. Amen.
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