I don't get it. Why do we constantly make stupid decisions?

I mean, I think we truly desire to be known as good, honest, hard-working people. People who stand up for injustice. People who respect others and have earned respect themselves. People who make family a priority over jobs and money and selfish motives. People who don't talk trash about others. People who aren't lazy. People who are humble.

We want to be people with good morals, right?
Who value things like honesty and integrity.
Who can be trusted.

Even if you don't believe in God, these are things that most likely, you would like for people to say of you. But would they?

Why do we bend the truth to get ourselves out of a sticky situation?
Why do we tend to be lazy?
Why do we see injustice all over the place, but not DO anything about it?
Why do we get our priorities out of whack?
Why do we get so selfish and greedy and envious?
Why do we complain so much?
Why do we talk negatively about others?

Why? Because we make stupid choices. Sorry to be so straight-forward, but it's true. You and I make stupid choices. Admit it. We know better, but..."knowing is (only) half the battle. Sometimes we just don't care enough.

And stupid choices have consequences.

When did we get this idea in our heads that doing whatever we feel like will make us happy? Truth is, we desperately need discipline. We need structure. We need guidelines. And yet, we rebel against each of those things daily.

I read the first 12 or so chapters of the book of Proverbs today. For those who don't know, it's pretty much an instruction manual for life written by "the wisest man ever to live," Solomon (David's son). You should read it.

The Bible isn't just about getting to heaven...it's about how to live good, healthy, robust lives. To bring heaven to earth. According to Solomon (the wisest man ever to live), this is accomplished simply by living wisely.

I say "simply," but we're not very good at living wisely, are we? I'm not. Oh, I want the RESULTS of a life lived wisely, certainly...but I get sucked in anyway. I know what's right, but...well...that's just not enough sometimes. Why is that?

Life really would be better if you live wisely, you know? You'll truly be happier. Just make wise decisions and think before you speak. Seriously. It doesn't mean all your problems will go away, but I promise that if you don't make wise decisions, things will be worse.

Why do we think we'll be happier if we just do whatever we feel like?

And when's the last time you prayed for wisdom?