Proverbs 2-3 - Benefits of Wisdom

1 My son,
if you take my words {to heart}
and treasure my commands within you,
Prov 2:1 (GW)

6 The Lord gives wisdom.
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.

7 He has reserved priceless wisdom for decent people.
He is a shield for those who walk in integrity

8 in order to guard those on paths of justice
and to watch over the way of his godly ones.

9 Then you will understand what is right and just and fair—
every good course {in life}.

10 Wisdom will come into your heart.
Knowledge will be pleasant to your soul.

11 Foresight will protect you.
Understanding will guard you.

12 {Wisdom will} save you
from the way of evil,
from the person who speaks devious things,
Prov 2:6-12 (GW)

3 Do not let mercy and truth leave you.
Fasten them around your neck.
Write them on the tablet of your heart.

4 Then you will find favor and much success
in the sight of God and humanity.

5 Trust the Lord with all your heart,
and do not rely on your own understanding.
6 In all your ways acknowledge him,
and he will make your paths smooth.
Prov 3:3-6 (GW)

9 Honor the Lord with your wealth
and with the first and best part of all your income.
10 Then your barns will be full,
and your vats will overflow with fresh wine.
Prov 3:9-10 (GW)

27 Do not hold back anything good
from those who are entitled to it
when you have the power to do so.
Prov 3:27 (GW)

Reflection of B:

There are so many wise things we can learn from the above proverbs.

1. Principles of wisdom

• We will be wise if we keep God's words in our heart (2:1)
• Only people who are "decent" and have "integrity" (2:7), and those who uphold "justice" and are "goldy" (2:8) will have God's wisdom.
• God's wisdom will "protect" and "guard" us (2:11), and will also "save" us (2:12).
• "Mercy" and "truth" must be our life success principle (3:3,4).
  

2. To ourselves - We need to "trust in the Lord" and "not rely on our own understanding" so that God will help us remove the obstacles along the way (3:5,6).

3. To God - "Honor the Lord with our wealth" and give Him what is best and He will ensure our barn overflows (3:9,10).

4. To others - We are to reward those who deserve and are entitled to it when we have the power to do so(3:27).


Dear Lord,
Thank You for reminding me that Your wisdom is more than anything else I can possess. I pray that I will not detour from Your teaching and will stay faithful to Your principles of life for me. May I trust You fully and honour You with all I have. I pray that I will treat my colleagues and business associates fairly at my workplace. Watch over me, Lord.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.