A Wise Son

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Proverbs 15:20a

Thoughts of the Wicked

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Proverbs 15:26

The excellence of wisdom

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The most valuable reality a person can attain is the insight to order his life by the standard of truth.

Commentary from the MacArthur Study Bible, notes for Proverbs 8:10,11

Whoever touches her shall not be innocent.

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Love truth and be elevated to wisdom.

Wise judgements

Since every aspect of life is influenced by our capacity to make wise, godly judgements, it’s essential that we read the Bible and heed the instruction of our pastors. The truths we learn become a filter for everything we see, hear, and experience. Then, if we encounter error, our internal alarm will go off to protect us from deception. We all need help when it comes to wisdom. So we can ask the Lord today to guide us away from self-reliance and towards His holy Word.

Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, January 5, 2021.

Heed Instruction

In our individualistic society, we may think we don’t need anyone’s help in making decisions, forming convictions, or distinguishing truth from error. But such self-reliance doesn’t lead to true wisdom and spiritual discernment. To know the Lord’s mind about a matter, we must rely on His Word. In the pages of Scripture, God has revealed who His is, how He works, and the way His followers are to deepen both their understanding and their relationship with Him.

Commentary from the In Touch devotional by Charles Stanley, January 5, 2021.

Rely on the Lord

This is not a condemnation of adequate preparation but rather of reliance on it for victory, instead of on the Lord.

Commentary from the MacArthur study Bible, notes for Proverbs 21:31.

Real wealth