Read: Proverbs 1-4
Solomon, who was the wisest person to ever live except Jesus, wrote Proverbs just to teach others his wisdom and discipline. Interesting that discipline is elevated with wisdom. He writes to have a successful life your must be disciplined and do what is right, just and fair. Wisdom gives us discernment to know what is right and what is wrong and when we face gray areas we will know what is best.
The fear of the Lord is the basic foundation of wisdom. If God is not your foundation you will never discern what is best. God places people over us and the first of these is our parents. If we learn to listen to them when they correct us we are on our way to being wise. Then we will be discerning with our friends and know how to pick good friends.
God is wisdom and he is always ready to lead us and guide us but if we refuse to listen then he will allow us to reap the fruit we have planted. If we ask for wisdom, God will give it to us. He gives us common sense to understand what is right, just and fair. Knowledge will us with joy. Wise choices watch over us and understanding keeps you safe.
Solomon warns us to always be loyal and kind because we will find favor with God and people and earn a good reputation. If we trust in God, he will always tell us the right path to take. He also warns us to guard our heart above all else because it determines the course of our lives.
Lord, help us to trust in your wisdom and not stumble over our understanding. We guard our mouths and our heart to think of You first in all we do. Thank you for your wisdom.
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