My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God. For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding. He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him. Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go. For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy. Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe. Wisdom will save you from evil people, from those whose words are twisted. (Proverbs 2:1-12, NLT)
To think that wisdom can "save you from evil people"...now that's real talk! It's something that seems so simple, but so many of us fail to grasp it. Wisdom is the intimate knowledge of something and the Lord grants wisdom, often with discernment. God-given wisdom will definitely save us from evil people. "Only when God's wisdom enters our hearts--i.e., our inward motives, desires and thoughts--will it produce life and power. To accomplish this, the Spirit of truth must work within our souls to make God's commands and ways a delight to us". (Full Life Study Bible, Study Notes)
Heavenly Father, we pray your word over our children. We pray that as You grant common sense, it is received. We pray that as You shield our children; they will embrace integrity. We thank you that as You guard their paths and protect them; their faith will increase. Let us not forsake wisdom, and wisdom will protect us. In Jesus name, Amen!
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