The Seven Pillars of Wisdom for Teenagers

Book excerpt: The greatest need of any teenager is wisdom. With the various pitfalls and challenges every teenager faces in today's world, teenagers need all the wisdom they can get. Wisdom not only shows the teenager or young adult how to avoid failure and heartache but also how to achieve success and satisfaction in life. The greatest source of wisdom for teenagers is the book of Proverbs. In fact, the book of Proverbs is the only book of the Bible written specifically for teenagers. It is the original self-help and character building book for teenagers. In the book of Proverbs we not only find a wealth of practical knowledge but also the seven pillars of wisdom. These seven pillars are the core principles of wisdom that gives the teenager a clear understanding of how life works. This booklet provides for the teenager a concise presentation of the seven pillars of wisdom. These seven principles will give any teenager the power to bring about positive changes in his or her life. These seven principles will protect the teenager from failure and shame and also supply the means for achieving success and greater self-esteem. These principles of wisdom will build a positive character that will last a lifetime. Ultimately, these seven pillars of wisdom are for any teenager-or any young adult-who wants to experience a more successful and satisfying way of living. Teachers, pastors, and counselors will find this material essential for helping their students acquire character and grow in wisdom. Interactive questions and practical appendixes are provided to facilitate character development and growth in wisdom. Harry Murphy is a professional counselor who is certified with the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). He is currently employed as a school counselor.