Wisdom is understanding what’s really important.
Read Proverbs 2:6-20
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 colour, 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, honour 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” (vs 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” (vs 9).
Prayer:
¥ Praise God that the case against a young Christian girl in Pakistan accused of blasphemy has been dropped
¥ Please pay for this girl and her family who are now in hiding and cannot return to their home.
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