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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 24 – Are you a wise Builder?

Sep24

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 24. My prayer is that as we reflect together, God’s Word will bring encouragement, guidance, and fresh revelation for your daily walk.

[3] Wise people are builders — they build families, businesses, communities. And through intelligence and insight their enterprises are established and endure.[5] Wisdom can make anyone into a mighty warrior, and revelation-knowledge increases strength. [6] Wise strategy is necessary to wage war, and with many astute advisers you’ll see the path to victory more clearly. (Prov 24: 3, 5-6 TPT)

Wise people are builders. The question is, are you a builder or a destroyer? Every choice we make and every action we take is either building something up or tearing it down. As children of God, we have access to His wisdom through His Word and prayer. When we walk in His wisdom, we learn how to build lives that stand firm and endure. The latter part of verse 3 reminds us that what we build lasts through intelligence and insight — and these only come from God. This is why we must keep learning, growing, and letting His Word be both the standard and the foundation on which we build every area of life.

James 1:5 (TPT) encourages us with these words:

“And if anyone longs to be wise, ask God for wisdom and he will give it! He won’t see your lack of wisdom as an opportunity to scold you over your failures but he will overwhelm your failures with his generous grace.”

God is so generous with His wisdom. When we ask, He supplies, and His wisdom enables us to build structures that last — in our families, our work, our relationships, and in every part of our lives.

Verse 5 tells us that wisdom makes us like mighty warriors. Wisdom equips us with strategy, insight, and revelation that give us strength and an advantage over the enemy. The more of God’s Word we carry in our hearts, the stronger our faith becomes, and even when we feel weak, His strength holds us steady.

We are also reminded in verse 6 that we cannot walk this journey alone. It teaches us the importance of good and godly counsel. Surrounding ourselves with people who give wise advice and encouragement helps us see the path to victory more clearly.

My prayer today is that we will choose to build our lives on God’s Word, letting His wisdom guide every decision, so that what we build will stand and endure.

Thank you for joining me today! 😊 I’d love to hear how Proverbs 24 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:

  • Am I building up or tearing down with my choices and actions?
  • Do I regularly ask God for wisdom in the small, everyday moments of life?
  • Who are the wise, godly voices I’m allowing to speak into my journey?