The Way of Goodness
So you may walk in the way of goodness, And keep [to] the paths of righteousness. Proverbs 2:20 (NKJV) In the book of Proverbs wisdom is referred to with a feminine pronoun. For example, Proverbs 1:20-21 Wisdom shouts in the streets. She cries out in the public square. She calls to the crowds along the main street, to those gathered in front of the city gate Like a woman is a companion and helper to the man, wisdom is our God assigned life companion and helper. Wisdom delivers us from another dangerous woman called the immoral seductress (Proverbs 2:16-19) who represents the way of living that appears attractive but leads to destruction. This woman or way of living forsakes the covenant of God (Proverbs 2:17) which means rejecting relationship and fellowship with God. This leads to death (Proverbs 2:18). But wisdom rescues and keeps us from that woman or way and sets and keeps us in the way of goodness and the path of righteousness. Choose and treat wisdom as your lifetime companion and helper so you may live and walk in the way of goodness which is abundant life, perfect peace, fullness of joy, true rest and lasting fulfillment.
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Be Discreet Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you. Proverbs 2:11 (NIV) The passage in Ephesians 5:15-18 explains and helps understand what discretion is. Ephesians 5:15 (NLT) So be careful how you live. Don't live like fools, but like those who are wise. To be discreet is to be careful how we live. It is to act wisely. The opposite of discretion is acting carelessly and foolishly. Ephesians 5:16(NLT) Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Discretion is studying and taking advantage of every moment and situation, acting in a way that something good comes out of it. Ephesians 5:17 (NLT) Don't act thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do. Discretion is following your heart from where what God always wants you to do comes from. Ephesians 5:18 (NLT) Don't be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit, Discretion is refusing to be under or be driven by the influence of anything else but the Spirit of God. Refuse to be driven by emotions, reasoning, circumstances, and be led by the Spirit. Avoid saying or doing anything out of excitement or incitement. Be discreet or careful how you talk, how you relate and deal with people, how you carry on your life responsibilities.
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How God Gives Wisdom
For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth [come] knowledge and understanding Proverbs 2:6 (NKJV) Are you in need of wisdom? We all are. James 1:5 says if you lack wisdom ask God who gives to all liberally without fault-finding and it will be given to you. But what if you already asked and God gave you wisdom but you didn't realize it so you're still asking Him? How does God give wisdom? By speaking it. The Scripture has said God gives wisdom... from His mouth... What God speaks is wisdom. For example, let's say you're in need of wisdom for dealing with life's needs and demands. God has already spoken wisdom - Matthew 6:25 "Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? In the verses that follow He basically says do not worry because it doesn't solve anything. Understand that the God who takes care of all creation knows you, you're more special to Him than birds and plants which He freely provides for. Engage your mind and energies with His ways and principles and all will turn out the best for you. When you embrace and act on these instructions then you have recognized, received and are walking in God's wisdom. For every issue or problem God has given wisdom from His mouth by speaking. Find out what God has spoken about your case in the Scriptures. That's the first place we get wisdom.
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