READ:
Proverbs 2:6-20
Then you will understand righteousness
and justice, equity and every good path.
-Proverbs 2:9
An Australian study concluded that plainer cigarette packages would make smoking less appealing to teens. In response, the Australian government introduced legislation that would require tobacco companies to replace color, logos, and promotional text on cigarette packages with health warnings and images of diseased lungs. In effect, the Marlboro Man would give way to the Grim Reaper in an effort to reduce the number of deaths caused by smoking. But cigarette packaging isn't the only thing that may be tempting on the outside with a toxic product inside.
The Old Testament book of Proverbs urges us to carefully consider the long-term results of all our choices. The recurring phrase "in the end" (Proverbs 5:4; 25:8; 29:21) is a warning to look down the road and ask if what we're attracted to will ultimately lead to joy or sorrow, honor or disgrace, life or death. "For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding; He stores up sound wisdom for the upright" (2:6-7).
The key to avoiding the tragic results of foolish choices is embracing God's wisdom as our guide through life. "Then [we] will understand righteousness and justice, equity and every good path" ((v.9). - David McCasland
There's so much wisdom to be learned,
So many ways for me to grow,
Lord, I would listen like a child,
And learn what You would have me know. -K. De Haan
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Wisdom is understanding what's really important.
INSIGHT
The book of Proverbs is a collection or moral and ethical instructions that serve as a guidebook on how to acquire and apply God's wisdom to the decision and activities of daily life. In chapters 1-9, a father advises his son about wise living. "The fear of the LORD," the basis for a godly life, begins and ends this section (1:7; 9:10).
Have a blessed day.
God Our Creator's Love Always.
Unity & Peace
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