Proverbs 3

Wisdom nets us a lot of things. There is long life, riches, satisfaction and safety, and so much more! The chapter is full of nuggets of wisdom!


*v. 3-4 “Never let loyalty and kindness leave you... Then you will find favor with both God and people, and you will earn a good reputation.


 - Loyalty and kindness... these mean wisdom in all of my dealings. Loyalty and kindness... the loyalty here sounds like always aiming for win-win scenarios... Ok, got it!


*v. 5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”


*v. 7 “Don’t be impressed with your own wisdom. Instead, fear the Lord and turn away from evil.


- v. 8 continues “Then you will have healing for your body and strength for your bones.” Real strength comes from holiness. A sinful life is full of heaviness. I’ve been there! Hahahaha...


*v. 9 “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce.”


*v. 11-12 “My child, don’t reject the Lord’s discipline and don’t be upset when he corrects you. For the Lord corrects those he loves, just as a father corrects a child in whom he delights.”


- Yes... and this also extends to my leaders. This also extends to my mom. This also extends to everyone else above me! If they discipline me, I know the Lord loves me! And they might love me too! More love won’t hurt at all!


*v. 13-26. Seek wisdom! Hold on to it tightly! It has a lot of benefits with it! Good things will happen if you prioritize wisdom! In wisdom there is joy, long life, riches, honor, satisfaction, life, refreshment, safety, and absence of fear! Lord, if I cling tightly to wisdom, I will claim ALL of its benefits from You! FREEBIES!!!


*v. 27-28 “Do not withhold good from those who deserve it when it’s in your power to help them. If you can help your neighbor now, don’t say, ‘Come back tomorrow, and then I’ll help you.’”


- Roger that Lord. Always help ASAP!


*v. 29 “Don’t plot harm against your neighbor for those who live nearby trust you.”


- This is like inferred teamwork. Whenever you are with people, let them feel safe with you. Their naiveté makes them trust that you will not do harm to them, and please do comply. It doesn’t matter if people harm you; the rampant sin has made them do that. What matters is that you don’t harm them!


*v. 31 “Don’t envy violent people or copy their ways.”


*v. 34 “The Lord mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble.”