BENEFITS OF WISDOM

Book of Proverbs is probably the most down to earth book in the Holy Bible. The central message of Proverbs applies to anyone, young or old --to gain wisdom at all cost

A Reading from the Book of Proverbs 3:1-35

Don’t forget what I teach you, my son. Always remember what I tell you to do. My teaching will give you a long and prosperous life.

Never let go of loyalty and faithfulness. Tie them round your neck; write them on your heart. If you do this both God and man will be pleased with you.

Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Never rely on what you think you know. Remember the Lord in everything you do and he will show you the right way. Never let yourself think that you are wiser than you are; obey the Lord and refuse to do wrong. If you do, it will be like good medicine healing your wounds and easing your pains.

Honor the Lord by making an offering from the best of all that your land produces. If you do, your barns will be filled with grain, and you will have too much wine to be able to store it all.

When the Lord corrects you, my son, pay close attention and take it as a warning. The Lord corrects those He loves, as a father corrects a son of whom he is proud.

Happy is the man who becomes wise --- who gains understanding. There is more profit in it than there is in silver; it is worth more to you than gold. Wisdom is more valuable than jewels; nothing you could want can compare with it. Wisdom offers you long life, as well as wealth and honor. Wisdom can make your life pleasant and lead you safely through it. Those who become wise are happy; wisdom will give them life.

The Lord created the earth by His wisdom; by His knowledge He set the sky in place. His wisdom caused the rivers to flow and the clouds to give rain to the earth.

Hold onto your wisdom and insight, my son. Never let them get awayfrom you. They will provide you with life ---a pleasant and happy life.

You can go safely on your way and never even stumble. You will not be afraid when you go to bed, and you will sleep soundly through the night. You will not have to worry about sudden disasters, such as  come on the wicked like a storm. The Lord will keep you safe. He will not let you fall into a trap.

Whenever you possibly can, do good to those who need it. Never tell your neighbor to wait until tomorrow if you can help him now. Don’t plan anything that will hurt your neighbor; he lives beside you trusting you. Don’t argue with someone for no reason when he has never done you any harm. Don’t be jealous of violent people or decide to act as they do, because the Lord hates people who do evil ,but he takes righteous men into His confidence.

The Lord puts a curse on the homes of wicked men, but blesses the homes of the righteous. He has no use for conceited people, but shows favor to those who are humble. Wise men will gain an honorable reputation, but stupid men will only add to their own disgrace.

This is the word of the Lord,

Thanks to be Lord Jesus Christ.