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Proverbs 27 – Prudent or Foolish?

Oct6

Good day everyone, and welcome back to our journey through the book of Proverbs! 😊 Each chapter is filled with timeless wisdom, and today we’re diving into Proverbs 27. My prayer is that as we reflect together, God’s Word will bring encouragement, guidance, and fresh revelation for your daily walk.

A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. (Prov 27: 12 NLT)

A wise or prudent person is able to discern danger and take steps to avoid it. They don’t keep walking on a path that leads to destruction, but instead turn aside to safety. The foolish, however, see the danger ahead yet continue on, ignoring the warning signs until they suffer the consequences. The Amplified Bible puts it this way: “A prudent man sees evil and hides himself and avoids it, but the naive [who are easily misled] continue on and are punished [by suffering the consequences of sin].” Pride often makes us think we can handle temptation or sin on our own, but that’s not wisdom — that’s deception. A truly wise person doesn’t test their limits; they run from evil.

Which camp do you belong to: the prudent or the foolish?

As believers, we are blessed with the Holy Spirit who warns, guides, and protects us from harm. He constantly nudges our hearts when danger is near, but if we are too busy or distracted, we might miss His voice and walk straight into trouble. Scripture reminds us in 1 Thessalonians 5:22 (TPT), “Avoid every appearance of evil.” We are not called to see how close we can get to sin and still be safe; we are called to flee from it completely.

Today, let’s ask the Lord for discernment to recognize evil and the strength to turn away from anything that displeases Him.

As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend. (Prov 27: 17 NLT)

The people we surround ourselves with play a huge role in shaping who we become. There’s a saying that goes, “Show me your friends, and I’ll tell you who you are.” Another says, “Birds of the same feather flock together.”

It’s important to take a moment and ask: What kind of friends do I have? Do they encourage me to grow in my walk with God, challenge me in love, and correct me when I’m wrong? Or do they pull me away from God’s truth?

And just as important — what kind of friend am I to others? Do I pray for my friends, encourage them, and help them walk closer to God, or do I sometimes lead them in the wrong direction without realizing it?

Today, let’s ask the Lord to help us become the kind of friend who sharpens others in love and truth, and to give us discernment about the friendships in our lives.

As a face is reflected in water, so the heart reflects the real person. (Prov 27:19 NLT)

Our heart is a mirror of who we truly are — not what people see on the outside, but what lives deep within us. What are we filling our hearts with? It is what we feed it that will reflect in our actions, decisions and thoughts. The content of our heart reflects our true self. That’s why Proverbs 4:23 says: “So above all, guard the affections of your heart, for they affect all that you are. Pay attention to the welfare of your innermost being, for from there flows the wellspring of life.” (TPT).

May we continually invite God to search our hearts and make them pure, so that everything we reflect shows His beauty and grace.

Thank you for joining me today! 😊 I’d love to hear how Proverbs 27 spoke to you—share your thoughts or reflections in the comments below so we can grow together.

✨Here are some reflection questions to ponder on:

Reflection Questions:

  • Do I listen to the Holy Spirit’s warnings when danger or temptation comes?
  • In what areas of my life do I need to “flee” instead of trying to “handle” sin?
  • Are my friendships helping me grow in Christ, or pulling me away from Him?
  • What does my heart reflect today — and what might God want to purify or change within me?

Proverbs 26 – Fueling fires or Quenching them?

Oct1

Good day everyone, and welcome back to our journey through the book of Proverbs! 😊 Each chapter is filled with timeless wisdom, and today we’re diving into Proverbs 26. My prayer is that as we reflect together, God’s Word will bring encouragement, guidance, and fresh revelation for your daily walk.

“It takes fuel to have a fire— a fire dies down when you run out of fuel. So quarrels disappear when the gossip ends. Add fuel to the fire and the blaze goes on. So add an argumentative man to the mix, and you’ll keep strife alive. Gossip is so delicious, and how we love to swallow it! For slander is easily absorbed into our innermost being.” (Proverbs 26:20–22 TPT)

“When you run out of wood, the fire goes out; when the gossip ends, the quarrel dies down. A quarrelsome person in a dispute is like kerosene thrown on a fire. Listening to gossip is like eating cheap candy; do you want junk like that in your belly?” (Proverbs 26:20–22 MSG)

I want to begin with a question: What are you doing with your words? Are they fueling a fire, or are they quenching it?

These verses remind us of the incredible power of the tongue. Such a small part of our body, yet capable of so much harm when not put under control. Harsh words stir up anger, hatred, and bitterness, while gentle and kind words promote love, patience, and peace. Proverbs tells us clearly: quarrels die down when gossip ends. Gossip is one of the biggest killers of friendships, and it has no place in the life of a believer.

Sometimes we disguise gossip as “sharing so someone can pray,” but deep inside, we know our true motive. Instead of spreading words that wound, we should take the matter to God in prayer. When gossip, slander, and quarrels are removed, our relationships become healthier and filled with peace rather than strife.

Verse 21 warns that an argumentative spirit only fuels the fire. Some people live for debates, always needing the last word, but this kind of attitude only stirs up more conflict. As children of God, we are called to be peacemakers, not fire-starters. The Bible repeatedly urges us to put away envy, malice, hurtful talk, and slander:

“So clean house! Make a clean sweep of malice and pretense, envy and hurtful talk. You’ve had a taste of God. Now, like infants at the breast, drink deep of God’s pure kindness. Then you’ll grow up mature and whole in God.” (1 Peter 2:1–3 MSG)

“And never let ugly or hateful words come from your mouth, but instead let your words become beautiful gifts that encourage others; do this by speaking words of grace to help them. Lay aside bitter words, temper tantrums, revenge, profanity, and insults. But instead be kind and affectionate toward one another. Has God graciously forgiven you? Then graciously forgive one another in the depths of Christ’s love.” (Ephesians 4:29, 31–32 TPT)

“If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless.” (James 1:26 NLT)

The Message version of verse 22 calls gossip “cheap candy that is junk in our belly,” while The Passion Translation says it infects our innermost being. Either way, gossip is spiritual junk food—it does nothing to nourish us and only leaves us weak. Let’s make the decision to turn away from gossip, refuse to spread slander, and instead let our words be gracious gifts that encourage and bring life.

I leave us with David’s prayer in Psalm 141:3 (NKJV):
“Set a guard, O Lord, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips.”

May that be our prayer today.

Thank you for joining me today! 😊 I’d love to hear how Proverbs 26 spoke to you—share your thoughts or reflections in the comments below so we can grow together.

✨Here are some reflection questions to ponder on:

Reflection Questions:

  • Are my words bringing peace and healing, or are they fueling conflict?
  • Do I ever disguise gossip as “sharing a prayer request”? What can I do differently?
  • In moments of disagreement, do I add fuel to the fire, or do I seek to calm the situation with gentle words?
  • How can I invite God to “set a guard” over my mouth this week?