Wisdom In Action

Read Proverbs 1

Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair.

Proverbs 1:3

How would a wiser version of you look and act differently? The book of Proverbs promises to provide wisdom. The first six verses list at least fifteen aspects of wise living that can be gained through a continuous exposure to the book. Today’s highlight verse aims at three areas of instruction: discipline, successful lives, and actions characterized as right, just, and fair.

The three areas of instruction have to do primarily with outward behavior. Discipline involves positive habits that demonstrate self-control. Successful lives covers those situations in which we work with others, making sure our participation promotes goodness. Wisdom also learns to manage the fine balance between right, just, and fair actions.

We must be instructed into wisdom. It does not come naturally. That is why the quality of our wisdom will always depend on the source of our wisdom. If God has instructed us, our wisdom will be genuine.

A WORD FOR TODAY

Practice right, just, and fair actions today.

Dear Lord, help me to recognize that you are the ultimate source of all wisdom and that I can count on you to instruct me.