WISDOM & PRUDENCE!

WISDOM & PRUDENCE!

Prov 8:12-14

12 I wisdom dwell with prudence, and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

13 The fear of the Lord  is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.

14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

          Merriam-Webster says that wisdom is “good sense” and prudence is “the shrewd management of practical affairs.” Both are handy skills to have in this evil day. These skills are products of a relationship with God! As that relationship grows stronger, evil is revealed to be what it is and is hated. Humility replaces arrogance and godly talk replaces cursing.

          Wisdom flees “the evil way” and will not be the companion of arrogance and pride. God resists the proud but gives grace to the humble (1 Peter 5:5 and James 4:6). Replacing a proud Democrat with a proud Republican only insures that government will continue to be void of “good sense.” God is the Source of understanding. The shrewd management of practical affairs does not dwell in the halls of congress. It dwells in the hearts of the humble.

Prov 2:6-7

6 For the Lord  giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.

7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly.

Dear Lord, I humble myself before you today and seek the good sense that only you can give. Please guide me in the shrewd management of practical affairs. AMEN