By Rick Yuhas
THIS DAILY MEETUP IS A WAY YOU CAN LEARN EVERYTHING ABOUT WISDOM, FROM A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE. THE BOOK OF PROVERBS IS ALL ABOUT WISDOM. FROM THE WISEST MAN IN THE BIBLE, KING SOLOMON. COVERI
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War Advisor
5
The wise are mightier than the strong,[a]
and those with knowledge grow stronger and stronger.
6
So don’t go to war without wise guidance;
victory depends on having many advisers.
7
Wisdom is too lofty for fools.
Among leaders at the city gate, they have nothing to say.
The first proverb praises a man of wisdom and knowledge. Wisdom gives him power, and knowledge gives him strength. There are two kinds of wisdom: one comes from God’s Word, and the other comes from human effort. Power based on Scripture helps all people, while power based on human effort is selfish and harms others.
Verse 6 seems to go against the saying "Too many cooks spoil the broth." In reality, "Victory is in many advisors" works when the advisors aren’t driven by ego or competition. Wise advice focuses on the best outcome, not personal gain.
Think about this: Verse 7 says that a fool doesn’t know how to respond when faced with Scriptural wisdom. That makes sense, because a fool only relies on their own understanding, while Scriptural wisdom has been revealed over centuries. When you make decisions, do you rely on your own knowledge or wisdom revealed by God?
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Envy The Wise
1
Don’t envy evil people
or desire their company.
2
For their hearts plot violence,
and their words always stir up trouble.
3
A house is built by wisdom
and becomes strong through good sense.
4
Through knowledge its rooms are filled
with all sorts of precious riches and valuables.
Verses 1 and 2 warn us not to be jealous of evil people. Why would anyone envy them? Because sometimes it seems like wicked people are successful. The proverb doesn’t say it directly, but it implies that in the end, God will punish wickedness.
Verses 3 and 4 highlight how much understanding, wisdom, and knowledge from God can achieve. While evil might win for a moment, God’s wisdom builds things that are beautiful, useful, and long-lasting.
Think about this: Not too long ago, some car engineers figured out how to cheat emissions tests to save money on design costs. Management found out but didn’t report it because they were making a lot of money. This went on for years until independent tests exposed the cheating. The people involved wanted quick success in a corrupt company, but in the end, the company paid billions in recalls and fines, and the cheaters lost their jobs.
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Drunk Sailor
34
You will stagger like a sailor tossed at sea,
clinging to a swaying mast.
35
And you will say, “They hit me, but I didn’t feel it.
I didn’t even know it when they beat me up.
When will I wake up
so I can look for another drink?”
Verse 34
When the drinker drinks too much alcohol, he feels like someone on a ship. The drinker cannot walk in a straight line. He might shake. He might fall. He might be sick.
Verse 35
Now the drinker hurts himself. But he might not feel the pain.
The next day, he might feel terrible pains. These pains are called a ‘hangover’. But the drunk does not learn from his error. He will make the same mistake again, many times.
This is because alcohol confuses the brain. The drunk does not realize that he must refuse alcohol. He thinks that he needs more alcohol. He supposes that alcohol will cure his problems. Really, alcohol causes all his problems.
Think about this: Alcohol can have a strong hold on people. My father was an alcoholic. He got dementia later in life that was cause from abusing alcohol. That disease took a vibrant smart man and turned him into a vegetable, almost overnight.
Do you know an alcoholic? Do you know what you can do to help? It can be tricky because you want to support them without enabling their behavior. One thing you can always do is pray for God to heal them.
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Wine Viper
31
Don’t gaze at the wine, seeing how red it is,
how it sparkles in the cup, how smoothly it goes down.
32
For in the end it bites like a poisonous snake;
it stings like a viper.
33
You will see hallucinations,
and you will say crazy things.
Not a whole lot of explaining to do with these verses. People who get drunk regularly may experience DT’s (Delirium Tremens) when they stop drinking. DT’s cause people to see strange things and get confused, just as the proverb warns. This is a strong warning against drunkenness.
Think about this: Have you ever known someone who had DT’s? It’s a frightening experience. I saw it in the Navy… not fun. Now I know that drinking is an open door to demonic oppression. THAT and seeing someone with the D.T.s has made me decide to never drink. I won’t get drunk again.
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Avoid Hussies
28
She hides and waits like a robber,
eager to make more men unfaithful.
29
Who has anguish? Who has sorrow?
Who is always fighting? Who is always complaining?
Who has unnecessary bruises? Who has bloodshot eyes?
30
It is the one who spends long hours in the taverns,
trying out new drinks.
In the first proverb, "she" refers to a prostitute or a wayward wife.
The next two verses warn against getting drunk, but they don’t prohibit drinking wine. The focus is on staying sober. Even today, Jewish tradition emphasizes the importance of being sober at all times.
Let me ask you: I have been around young people my whole life and have seen many many students get drunk. They didn’t do it to enjoy wine with a nice meal—they did it because they were away from their parents, wanted to rebel, or were trying to fit in like they saw in movies. After that first experience, some quit drinking, some drank in moderation, and others kept getting drunk (and often failed out of college). What about you? Have you ever been drunk? If so, do you still get drunk?
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Happy Parents
25
So give your father and mother joy!
May she who gave you birth be happy.
26
O my son, give me your heart.
May your eyes take delight in following my ways.
27
A prostitute is a dangerous trap;
a promiscuous woman is as dangerous as falling into a narrow well.
Verses 25-26
The son must be careful about sex. Some women sell sex. They are like a deep hole that a hunter uses as a trap for animals. And some married women tempt other men. They are like a narrow well that a man cannot escape from (Jeremiah 38:6-8).
Wells and holes are dangerous whether they are deep or narrow. And sex is dangerous, unless you are with your husband or wife. Sex can cause many troubles.
Let me ask you: Did your parents have a strong and honorable marriage? If they did, you are blessed. If not, that doesn’t mean you’re doomed. God doesn’t judge you based on your parents’ actions. While not having a stable example can make it harder to navigate your own marriage, you can find guidance in the Scriptures and from godly friends to help you do and say the right things.
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Truth Bomb
22
Listen to your father, who gave you life,
and don’t despise your mother when she is old.
23
Get the truth and never sell it;
also get wisdom, discipline, and good judgment.
24
The father of godly children has cause for joy.
What a pleasure to have children who are wise.
Verses 22
If the son loves his parents, then he should listen to them. He should obey their instructions. And he should learn to be wise. Then his parents will be glad. They will have great joy, because their son will be a wise man.
So, the son should choose the best things in life. He should not choose money or possessions. He should choose the truth. And he should choose wisdom, discipline and understanding. These qualities will cause the son to become a great man.
A wise son is better than a rich son. A wise son is better than a famous son. And a wise son is much better than a foolish son.
Verse 22 reminds us about God’s command in Exodus 20:12. Children should respect their parents.
In verse 23, we cannot buy and sell truth with money. But truth and wisdom cost much in effort to obtain. So do wisdom and understanding.
Think about this: Today, there are people who sell "truth." If you pay them, they can use the Internet to make a lot of people believe whatever they publish. But what they’re selling isn’t the real truth—it’s a way to influence votes, spread conspiracy theories, or justify racism or anti-Semitism. Do you ever fact-check the emails you receive or the social media posts you read? You should, so you don’t end up supporting something that’s already been proven false.
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Wise and Sober
19
My child, listen and be wise:
Keep your heart on the right course.
20
Do not carouse with drunkards
or feast with gluttons,
21
for they are on their way to poverty,
and too much sleep clothes them in rags.
Verses 19-21
The father warns his son. The son must not be greedy for food. And he must not be a drunk. This is because greedy people and drunks become lazy. They want only to eat and to drink. They do not want to work. Their expensive habits will waste all their money. This is how they become poor.
Let me ask you: Have you ever been completely , flat out, blasted drunk? If so, have you asked God for forgiveness? If not, now is a good time to do so.
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Childs Reward
15
My child, if your heart is wise,
my own heart will rejoice!
16
Everything in me will celebrate
when you speak what is right.
17
Don’t envy sinners,
but always continue to fear the Lord.
18
You will be rewarded for this;
your hope will not be disappointed.
Verses 15-16
But you will be glad if your child learns to be wise. You will be especially glad if you had to punish your child. You must teach your child to be wise. You must teach the child to respect God. And if you do the right things, your child will copy your behavior. And your child will also teach other people to be wise.
Verses 17-18
Perhaps you are jealous because some evil people are wealthy. Or they are famous, or important (Psalm 73:3-5). But you must desire the right things. So do not be jealous when you see evil people. Instead, think about God. Remember that God loves you. Remember the things that God wants you to do. And God will reward you.
Think about this: Who in your life are you giving advice to? You don’t need to be a professional counselor to share your love and joy in knowing God. You can tell anyone about your faith. Maybe they’ll listen, maybe they won’t, or it might take years for them to respond. Your job is to share, and let God take care of the rest.
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Spare and Spoil
13 Don’t fail to discipline your children.
The rod of punishment won’t kill them.
14 Physical discipline may well save them from death
Sometimes you need to punish a child with a smack. A smack will not kill your child. But a smack will teach him the right way to behave. And your child will learn how to live wisely. Your punishment now may save your child from a much worse punishment later in life. You could even save him from the evil behaviour that might cause his death.
Perhaps you do not need to hurt your child in order to teach that child. The law in some countries may not allow you to hit your child. But you must teach your child. And you must stop your child when that child’s behaviour is wrong. Then the child will learn to do the right things.
Think about this: Do you know someone who physically or verbally abuses a child? If so, you need to step in to protect the child. We’ve seen many times that God defends widows, children, the poor, and the helpless.
You might make excuses like, “I’ll be told it’s none of my business,” or “He’s just toughening his son up.” But that’s no reason to stay silent.
If you’re worried about your own safety, you don’t have to get involved directly. You can tell the child’s teacher or a pastor. By law, they must report any abuse to Social Services.
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