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  • Day 2099 – The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 28 – Daily Wisdom
    Welcome to Day 2099 of  Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
    This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
    The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 28 – Daily Wisdom
    Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2099 of our trek. Establishing good habits is imperative for living a Godly life and one habit I have practiced nearly every day for the past 45+ years of my adult life is to read the chapter in the book of Proverbs that corresponds to the day of the month. This single habit has been the catalyst for gaining wisdom and creating a living legacy.
    Adopting this habit can do the same for your life. The realization that God’s Wisdom is the only true wisdom drives me to seek God’s wisdom each day, and there is no better way to do this than to meditate on God’s book of Wisdom.
    Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Today I will read Proverbs 28.
    The Book of Proverbs - Chapter 28
    The wicked run away when no one is chasing them,
    but the godly are as bold as lions.
    2 When there is moral rot within a nation, its government topples easily.
    But wise and knowledgeable leaders bring stability.
    3 A poor person who oppresses the poor
    is like a pounding rain that destroys the crops.
    4 To reject the law is to praise the wicked;
    to obey the law is to fight them.
    5 Evil people don’t understand justice,
    but those who follow the Lord understand completely.
    6 Better to be poor and honest
    than to be dishonest and rich.
    7 Young people who obey the law are wise;
    those with wild friends bring shame to their parents.[a]
    8 Income from charging high interest rates
    will end up in the pocket of someone who is kind to the poor.
    9 God detests the prayers
    of a person who ignores the law.
    10 Those who lead good people along an evil path
    will fall into their own trap,
    but the honest will inherit good things.
    11 Rich people may think they are wise,
    but a poor person with discernment can see right through them.
    12 When the godly succeed, everyone is glad.
    When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
    13 People who conceal their sins will not prosper,
    but if they confess and turn from them, they will receive mercy.
    14 Blessed are those who fear to do wrong,[b]
    but the stubborn are headed for serious trouble.
    15 A wicked ruler is as dangerous to the poor
    as a roaring lion or an attacking bear.
    16 A ruler with no understanding will oppress his people,
    but one who hates corruption will have a long life.
    17 A murderer’s tormented conscience will drive him into the grave.
    Don’t protect him!
    18 The blameless will be rescued from harm,
    but the crooked will be suddenly destroyed.
    19 A hard worker has plenty of food,
    but a person who chases fantasies ends up in poverty.
    20 The trustworthy person will get a rich reward,
    but a person who wants quick riches will get into trouble.
    21 Showing partiality is never good,
    yet some will do wrong for a mere piece of bread.
    22 Greedy people try to get rich quick
    but don’t realize they’re headed for poverty.
    23 In the end, people appreciate honest criticism
    far more than flattery.
    24 Anyone who steals from his father and mother
    and says, “What’s wrong with that?”
    is no better than a murderer.
    25 Greed causes fighting;
    trusting the Lord leads to prosperity.
    26 Those who trust their own insight are foolish,
    but anyone who walks in wisdom is safe.
    27 Whoever gives to the poor will lack nothing,
    but those who close their eyes to poverty will be cursed.
    28 When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding.
    When the wicked meet disaster, the godly flourish.
    Today, as you ponder Proverbs 28, please encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of our Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.
    Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most importantly, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.
    As we take this trek together, let us always:
    1. Live Abundantly (Fully)
    2. Love Unconditionally
    3. Listen Intentionally
    4. Learn Continuously
    5. Lend to others Generously
    6. Lead with Integrity
    7. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day

      8. I am Guthrie Chamberlain reminding you to Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy Your Journey, and Create a Great Day Everyday! See you next time for more daily wisdom!
      5 min
    8. Day 2098 – The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 27 – Daily Wisdom
      Welcome to Day 2098 of  Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
      This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
      The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 27 – Daily Wisdom
      Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2098 of our trek. Establishing good habits is imperative for living a Godly life and one habit I have practiced nearly every day for the past 45+ years of my adult life is to read the chapter in the book of Proverbs that corresponds to the day of the month. This single habit has been the catalyst for gaining wisdom and creating a living legacy.
      Adopting this habit can do the same for your life. The realization that God’s Wisdom is the only true wisdom drives me to seek God’s wisdom each day, and there is no better way to do this than to meditate on God’s book of Wisdom.
      Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Today I will read Proverbs 27.
      The Book of Proverbs - Chapter 27
      Don’t brag about tomorrow,
      since you don’t know what the day will bring.
      2 Let someone else praise you, not your own mouth—
      a stranger, not your own lips.
      3 A stone is heavy and sand is weighty,
      but the resentment caused by a fool is even heavier.
      4 Anger is cruel, and wrath is like a flood,
      but jealousy is even more dangerous.
      5 An open rebuke
      is better than hidden love!
      6 Wounds from a sincere friend
      are better than many kisses from an enemy.
      7 A person who is full refuses honey,
      but even bitter food tastes sweet to the hungry.
      8 A person who strays from home
      is like a bird that strays from its nest.
      9 The heartfelt counsel of a friend
      is as sweet as perfume and incense.
      10 Never abandon a friend—
      either yours or your father’s.
      When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance.
      It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away.
      11 Be wise, my child, and make my heart glad.
      Then I will be able to answer my critics.
      12 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
      The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
      13 Get security from someone who guarantees a stranger’s debt.
      Get a deposit if he does it for foreigners.
      14 A loud and cheerful greeting early in the morning
      will be taken as a curse!
      15 A quarrelsome wife is as annoying
      as constant dripping on a rainy day.
      16 Stopping her complaints is like trying to stop the wind
      or trying to hold something with greased hands.
      17 As iron sharpens iron,
      so a friend sharpens a friend.
      18 As workers who tend a fig tree are allowed to eat the fruit,
      so workers who protect their employer’s interests will be rewarded.
      19 As a face is reflected in water,
      so the heart reflects the real person.
      20 Just as Death and Destruction are never satisfied,
      so human desire is never satisfied.
      21 Fire tests the purity of silver and gold,
      but a person is tested by being praised.
      22 You cannot separate fools from their foolishness,
      even though you grind them like grain with mortar and pestle.
      23 Know the state of your flocks,
      and put your heart into caring for your herds,
      24 for riches don’t last forever,
      and the crown might not be passed to the next generation.
      25 After the hay is harvested and the new crop appears
      and the mountain grasses are gathered in,
      26 your sheep will provide wool for clothing,
      and your goats will provide the price of a field.
      27 And you will have enough goats’ milk for yourself,
      your family, and your servant girls.
      Today, as you ponder Proverbs 27, please encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of our Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.
      Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most importantly, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.
      As we take this trek together, let us always:
      1. Live Abundantly (Fully)
      2. Love Unconditionally
      3. Listen Intentionally
      4. Learn Continuously
      5. Lend to others Generously
      6. Lead with Integrity
      7. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day

        8. I am Guthrie Chamberlain reminding you to Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy Your Journey, and Create a Great Day Everyday! See you next time for more daily wisdom!
        5 min
      8. Day 2097 – The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 26 – Daily Wisdom
        Welcome to Day 2097 of  Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
        This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
        The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 26 – Daily Wisdom
        Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2097 of our trek. Establishing good habits is imperative for living a Godly life and one habit I have practiced nearly every day for the past 45+ years of my adult life is to read the chapter in the book of Proverbs that corresponds to the day of the month. This single habit has been the catalyst for gaining wisdom and creating a living legacy.
        Adopting this habit can do the same for your life. The realization that God’s Wisdom is the only true wisdom drives me to seek God’s wisdom each day, and there is no better way to do this than to meditate on God’s book of Wisdom.
        Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Today I will read Proverbs 26.
        The Book of Proverbs - Chapter 26
        Honor is no more associated with fools
        than snow with summer or rain with harvest.
        2 Like a fluttering sparrow or a darting swallow,
        an undeserved curse will not land on its intended victim.
        3 Guide a horse with a whip, a donkey with a bridle,
        and a fool with a rod to his back!
        4 Don’t answer the foolish arguments of fools,
        or you will become as foolish as they are.
        5 Be sure to answer the foolish arguments of fools,
        or they will become wise in their own estimation.
        6 Trusting a fool to convey a message
        is like cutting off one’s feet or drinking poison!
        7 A proverb in the mouth of a fool
        is as useless as a paralyzed leg.
        8 Honoring a fool
        is as foolish as tying a stone to a slingshot.
        9 A proverb in the mouth of a fool
        is like a thorny branch brandished by a drunk.
        10 An employer who hires a fool or a bystander
        is like an archer who shoots at random.
        11 As a dog returns to its vomit,
        so a fool repeats his foolishness.
        12 There is more hope for fools
        than for people who think they are wise.
        13 The lazy person claims, “There’s a lion on the road!
        Yes, I’m sure there’s a lion out there!”
        14 As a door swings back and forth on its hinges,
        so the lazy person turns over in bed.
        15 Lazy people take food in their hand
        but don’t even lift it to their mouth.
        16 Lazy people consider themselves smarter
        than seven wise counselors.
        17 Interfering in someone else’s argument
        is as foolish as yanking a dog’s ears.
        18 Just as damaging
        as a madman shooting a deadly weapon
        19 is someone who lies to a friend
        and then says, “I was only joking.”
        20 Fire goes out without wood,
        and quarrels disappear when gossip stops.
        21 A quarrelsome person starts fights
        as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood.
        22 Rumors are dainty morsels
        that sink deep into one’s heart.
        23 Smooth words may hide a wicked heart,
        just as a pretty glaze covers a clay pot.
        24 People may cover their hatred with pleasant words,
        but they’re deceiving you.
        25 They pretend to be kind, but don’t believe them.
        Their hearts are full of many evils.
        26 While their hatred may be concealed by trickery,
        their wrongdoing will be exposed in public.
        27 If you set a trap for others,
        you will get caught in it yourself.
        If you roll a boulder down on others,
        it will crush you instead.
        28 A lying tongue hates its victims,
        and flattering words cause ruin.
        Today, as you ponder Proverbs 26, please encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of our Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.
        Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most importantly, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.
        As we take this trek together, let us always:
        1. Live Abundantly (Fully)
        2. Love Unconditionally
        3. Listen Intentionally
        4. Learn Continuously
        5. Lend to others Generously
        6. Lead with Integrity
        7. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day

          8. I am Guthrie Chamberlain reminding you to Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy Your Journey, and Create a Great Day Everyday! See you next time for more daily wisdom!
          5 min
        8. Day 2096 – The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 25 – Daily Wisdom
          Welcome to Day 2096 of  Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
          This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
          The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 25 – Daily Wisdom
          Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2096 of our trek. Establishing good habits is imperative for living a Godly life and one habit I have practiced nearly every day for the past 45+ years of my adult life is to read the chapter in the book of Proverbs that corresponds to the day of the month. This single habit has been the catalyst for gaining wisdom and creating a living legacy.
          Adopting this habit can do the same for your life. The realization that God’s Wisdom is the only true wisdom drives me to seek God’s wisdom each day, and there is no better way to do this than to meditate on God’s book of Wisdom.
          Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Today I will read Proverbs 25.
          The Book of Proverbs - Chapter 25
          More Proverbs of Solomon
          These are more proverbs of Solomon, collected by the advisers of King Hezekiah of Judah.
          2 It is God’s privilege to conceal things
          and the king’s privilege to discover them.
          3 No one can comprehend the height of heaven, the depth of the earth, or all that goes on in the king’s mind!
          4 Remove the impurities from silver,
          and the sterling will be ready for the silversmith.
          5 Remove the wicked from the king’s court,
          and his reign will be made secure by justice.
          6 Don’t demand an audience with the king
          or push for a place among the great.
          7 It’s better to wait for an invitation to the head table
          than to be sent away in public disgrace.
          Just because you’ve seen something,
          8don’t be in a hurry to go to court.
          For what will you do in the end
          if your neighbor deals you a shameful defeat?
          9 When arguing with your neighbor,
          don’t betray another person’s secret.
          10 Others may accuse you of gossip,
          and you will never regain your good reputation.
          11 Timely advice is lovely,
          like golden apples in a silver basket.
          12 To one who listens, valid criticism
          is like a gold earring or other gold jewelry.
          13 Trustworthy messengers refresh like snow in summer.
          They revive the spirit of their employer.
          14 A person who promises a gift but doesn’t give it
          is like clouds and wind that bring no rain.
          15 Patience can persuade a prince,
          and soft speech can break bones.
          16 Do you like honey?
          Don’t eat too much, or it will make you sick!
          17 Don’t visit your neighbors too often,
          or you will wear out your welcome.
          18 Telling lies about others
          is as harmful as hitting them with an ax,
          wounding them with a sword,
          or shooting them with a sharp arrow.
          19 Putting confidence in an unreliable person in times of trouble
          is like chewing with a broken tooth or walking on a lame foot.
          20 Singing cheerful songs to a person with a heavy heart
          is like taking someone’s coat in cold weather
          or pouring vinegar in a wound.
          21 If your enemies are hungry, give them food to eat.
          If they are thirsty, give them water to drink.
          22 You will heap burning coals of shame on their heads,
          and the Lord will reward you.
          23 As surely as a north wind brings rain,
          so a gossiping tongue causes anger!
          24 It’s better to live alone in the corner of an attic
          than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home.
          25 Good news from far away
          is like cold water to the thirsty.
          26 If the godly give in to the wicked,
          it’s like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring.
          27 It’s not good to eat too much honey,
          and it’s not good to seek honors for yourself.
          28 A person without self-control
          is like a city with broken-down walls.
          Today, as you ponder Proverbs 25, please encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of our Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.
          Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most importantly, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.
          As we take this trek together, let us always:
          1. Live Abundantly (Fully)
          2. Love Unconditionally
          3. Listen Intentionally
          4. Learn Continuously
          5. Lend to others Generously
          6. Lead with Integrity
          7. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day

            8. I am Guthrie Chamberlain reminding you to Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy Your Journey, and Create a Great Day Everyday! See you next time for more daily wisdom!
            5 min
          8. Day 2095 – The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 24 – Daily Wisdom
            Welcome to Day 2095 of  Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
            This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
            The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 24 – Daily Wisdom
            Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2095 of our trek. Establishing good habits is imperative for living a Godly life and one habit I have practiced nearly every day for the past 45+ years of my adult life is to read the chapter in the book of Proverbs that corresponds to the day of the month. This single habit has been the catalyst for gaining wisdom and creating a living legacy.
            Adopting this habit can do the same for your life. The realization that God’s Wisdom is the only true wisdom drives me to seek God’s wisdom each day, and there is no better way to do this than to meditate on God’s book of Wisdom.
            Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Today I will read Proverbs 24.
            The Book of Proverbs - Chapter 24
            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.
            5 The wise are mightier than the strong,
            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.
            8 A person who plans evil
            will get a reputation as a troublemaker.
            9 The schemes of a fool are sinful;
            everyone detests a mocker.
            10 If you fail under pressure,
            your strength is too small.
            11 Rescue those who are unjustly sentenced to die;
            save them as they stagger to their death.
            12 Don’t excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn’t know.”
            For God understands all hearts, and he sees you.
            He who guards your soul knows you knew.
            He will repay all people as their actions deserve.
            13 My child, eat honey, for it is good,
            and the honeycomb is sweet to the taste.
            14 In the same way, wisdom is sweet to your soul.
            If you find it, you will have a bright future,
            and your hopes will not be cut short.
            15 Don’t wait in ambush at the home of the godly,
            and don’t raid the house where the godly live.
            16 The godly may trip seven times, but they will get up again.
            But one disaster is enough to overthrow the wicked.
            17 Don’t rejoice when your enemies fall;
            don’t be happy when they stumble.
            18 For the Lord will be displeased with you
            and will turn his anger away from them.
            19 Don’t fret because of evildoers;
            don’t envy the wicked.
            20 For evil people have no future;
            the light of the wicked will be snuffed out.
            21 My child, fear the Lord and the king.
            Don’t associate with rebels,
            22     for disaster will hit them suddenly.
            Who knows what punishment will come
            from the Lord and the king?
            More Sayings of the Wise
            23 Here are some further sayings of the wise:
            It is wrong to show favoritism when passing judgment.
            24 A judge who says to the wicked, “You are innocent,”
            will be cursed by many people and denounced by the nations.
            25 But it will go well for those who convict the guilty;
            rich blessings will be showered on them.
            26 An honest answer
            is like a kiss of friendship.
            27 Do your planning and prepare your fields
            before building your house.
            28 Don’t testify against your neighbors without cause;
            don’t lie about them.
            29 And don’t say, “Now I can pay them back for what they’ve done to me! I’ll get even with them!”
            30 I walked by the field of a lazy person,
            the vineyard of one with no common sense.
            31 I saw that it was overgrown with nettles.
            It was covered with weeds,
            and its walls were broken down.
            32 Then, as I looked and thought about it,
            I learned this lesson:
            33 A little extra sleep, a little more slumber,
            a little folding of the hands to rest—
            34 then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit;
            scarcity will attack you like an armed robber.
            Today, as you ponder Proverbs 24, please encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.
            Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most importantly, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.
            As we take this trek together, let us always:
            1. Live Abundantly (Fully)
            2. Love Unconditionally
            3. Listen Intentionally
            4. Learn Continuously
            5. Lend to others Generously
            6. Lead with Integrity
            7. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day

              8. I am Guthrie Chamberlain reminding you to Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy Your Journey, and Create a Great Day Everyday! See you next time for more daily wisdom!
              6 min
            8. Day 2094 – The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 23 – Daily Wisdom
              Welcome to Day 2094 of  Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
              This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
              The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 23 – Daily Wisdom
              Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2094 of our trek. Establishing good habits is imperative for living a Godly life and one habit I have practiced nearly every day for the past 45+ years of my adult life is to read the chapter in the book of Proverbs that corresponds to the day of the month. This single habit has been the catalyst for gaining wisdom and creating a living legacy.
              Adopting this habit can do the same for your life. The realization that God’s Wisdom is the only true wisdom drives me to seek God’s wisdom each day, and there is no better way to do this than to meditate on God’s book of Wisdom.
              Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Today I will read Proverbs 23.
              The Book of Proverbs - Chapter 23
              While dining with a ruler,
              pay attention to what is put before you.
              2 If you are a big eater,
              put a knife to your throat;
              3 don’t desire all the delicacies,
              for he might be trying to trick you.
              4 Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich.
              Be wise enough to know when to quit.
              5 In the blink of an eye wealth disappears,
              for it will sprout wings
              and fly away like an eagle.
              6 Don’t eat with people who are stingy;
              don’t desire their delicacies.
              7 They are always thinking about how much it costs.
              “Eat and drink,” they say, but they don’t mean it.
              8 You will throw up what little you’ve eaten,
              and your compliments will be wasted.
              9 Don’t waste your breath on fools,
              for they will despise the wisest advice.
              10 Don’t cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers; don’t take the land of defenseless orphans.
              11 For their Redeemer is strong;
              he himself will bring their charges against you.
              12 Commit yourself to instruction;
              listen carefully to words of knowledge.
              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.
              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.
              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.
              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.
              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.
              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.
              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.
              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?”
              Today, as you ponder Proverbs 23, please encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of our Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.
              Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most importantly, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.
              As we take this trek together, let us always:
              1. Live Abundantly (Fully)
              2. Love Unconditionally
              3. Listen Intentionally
              4. Learn Continuously
              5. Lend to others Generously
              6. Lead with Integrity
              7. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day

                8. I am Guthrie Chamberlain reminding you to Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy Your Journey, and Create a Great Day Everyday! See you next time for more daily wisdom!
                5 min
              8. Day 2093 – The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 22 – Daily Wisdom
                Welcome to Day 2093 of  Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
                This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
                The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 22 – Daily Wisdom
                Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2093 of our trek. Establishing good habits is imperative for living a Godly life and one habit I have practiced nearly every day for the past 45+ years of my adult life is to read the chapter in the book of Proverbs that corresponds to the day of the month. This single habit has been the catalyst for gaining wisdom and creating a living legacy.
                Adopting this habit can do the same for your life. The realization that God’s Wisdom is the only true wisdom drives me to seek God’s wisdom each day, and there is no better way to do this than to meditate on God’s book of Wisdom.
                Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Today I will read Proverbs 22.
                The Book of Proverbs - Chapter 22
                Choose a good reputation over great riches;
                being held in high esteem is better than silver or gold.
                2 The rich and poor have this in common:
                The Lord made them both.
                3 A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
                The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
                4 True humility and fear of the Lord
                lead to riches, honor, and long life.
                5 Corrupt people walk a thorny, treacherous road;
                whoever values life will avoid it.
                6 Direct your children onto the right path,
                and when they are older, they will not leave it.
                7 Just as the rich rule the poor,
                so the borrower is servant to the lender.
                8 Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster,
                and their reign of terror will come to an end.[a]
                9 Blessed are those who are generous,
                because they feed the poor.
                10 Throw out the mocker, and fighting goes, too.
                Quarrels and insults will disappear.
                11 Whoever loves a pure heart and gracious speech
                will have the king as a friend.
                12 The Lord preserves those with knowledge,
                but he ruins the plans of the treacherous.
                13 The lazy person claims, “There’s a lion out there!
                If I go outside, I might be killed!”
                14 The mouth of an immoral woman is a dangerous trap;
                those who make the Lord angry will fall into it.
                15 A youngster’s heart is filled with foolishness,
                but physical discipline will drive it far away.
                16 A person who gets ahead by oppressing the poor
                or by showering gifts on the rich will end in poverty.
                Sayings of the Wise
                17 Listen to the words of the wise;
                apply your heart to my instruction.
                18 For it is good to keep these sayings in your heart
                and always ready on your lips.
                19 I am teaching you today—yes, you—
                so you will trust in the Lord.
                20 I have written thirty sayings[b] for you,
                filled with advice and knowledge.
                21 In this way, you may know the truth
                and take an accurate report to those who sent you.
                22 Don’t rob the poor just because you can,
                or exploit the needy in court.
                23 For the Lord is their defender.
                He will ruin anyone who ruins them.
                24 Don’t befriend angry people
                or associate with hot-tempered people,
                25 or you will learn to be like them
                and endanger your soul.
                26 Don’t agree to guarantee another person’s debt
                or put up security for someone else.
                27 If you can’t pay it, even your bed will be snatched from under you.
                28 Don’t cheat your neighbor by moving the ancient boundary markers set up by previous generations.
                29 Do you see any truly competent workers?
                They will serve kings rather than working for ordinary people.
                Today, as you ponder Proverbs 22, please encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of our Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.
                Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most importantly, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.
                As we take this trek together, let us always:
                1. Live Abundantly (Fully)
                2. Love Unconditionally
                3. Listen Intentionally
                4. Learn Continuously
                5. Lend to others Generously
                6. Lead with Integrity
                7. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day

                  8. I am Guthrie Chamberlain reminding you to Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy Your Journey, and Create a Great Day Everyday! See you next time for more daily wisdom!
                  5 min
                8. Day 2092 – The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 21 – Daily Wisdom
                  Welcome to Day 2092 of  Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
                  This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
                  The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 21 – Daily Wisdom
                  Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2092
                  Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2092 of our Trek. Establishing good habits is imperative for living a Godly life and one habit I have practiced nearly every day for the past 45+ years of my adult life is to read the chapter in the book of Proverbs that corresponds to the day of the month. This single habit has been the catalyst for gaining wisdom and creating a living legacy. Adopting this habit can do the same for your life. The realization that God’s Wisdom is the only true wisdom drives me to seek God’s wisdom each day, and there is no better way to do this than to meditate on God’s book of Wisdom. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Today I will read Proverbs 21.
                  The Book of Proverbs - Chapter 21
                  21 The king’s heart is like a stream of water directed by the Lord;
                  he guides it wherever he pleases.
                  2 People may be right in their own eyes,
                  but the Lord examines their heart.
                  3 The Lord is more pleased when we do what is right and just
                  than when we offer him sacrifices.
                  4 Haughty eyes, a proud heart,
                  and evil actions are all sin.
                  5 Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity,
                  but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty.
                  6 Wealth created by a lying tongue
                  is a vanishing mist and a deadly trap.[a]
                  7 The violence of the wicked sweeps them away,
                  because they refuse to do what is just.
                  8 The guilty walk a crooked path;
                  the innocent travel a straight road.
                  9 It’s better to live alone in the corner of an attic
                  than with a quarrelsome wife in a lovely home.
                  10 Evil people desire evil;
                  their neighbors get no mercy from them.
                  11 If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded become wise;
                  if you instruct the wise, they will be all the wiser.
                  12 The Righteous One[b] knows what is going on in the homes of the wicked;
                  he will bring disaster on them.
                  13 Those who shut their ears to the cries of the poor
                  will be ignored in their own time of need.
                  14 A secret gift calms anger;
                  a bribe under the table pacifies fury.
                  15 Justice is a joy to the godly,
                  but it terrifies evildoers.
                  16 The person who strays from common sense
                  will end up in the company of the dead.
                  17 Those who love pleasure become poor;
                  those who love wine and luxury will never be rich.
                  18 The wicked are punished in place of the godly,
                  and traitors in place of the honest.
                  19 It’s better to live alone in the desert
                  than with a quarrelsome, complaining wife.
                  20 The wise have wealth and luxury,
                  but fools spend whatever they get.
                  21 Whoever pursues righteousness and unfailing love
                  will find life, righteousness, and honor.
                  22 The wise conquer the city of the strong
                  and level the fortress in which they trust.
                  23 Watch your tongue and keep your mouth shut,
                  and you will stay out of trouble.
                  24 Mockers are proud and haughty;
                  they act with boundless arrogance.
                  25 Despite their desires, the lazy will come to ruin,
                  for their hands refuse to work.
                  26 Some people are always greedy for more,
                  but the godly love to give!
                  27 The sacrifice of an evil person is detestable,
                  especially when it is offered with wrong motives.
                  28 A false witness will be cut off,
                  but a credible witness will be allowed to speak.
                  29 The wicked bluff their way through,
                  but the virtuous think before they act.
                  30 No human wisdom or understanding or plan
                  can stand against the Lord.
                  31 The horse is prepared for the day of battle,
                  but the victory belongs to the Lord.
                   
                  Today, as you ponder Proverbs 21, please encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of ‘Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.’
                  Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most importantly, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.
                  As we take this trek together, let us always:
                  1. Live Abundantly (Fully)
                  2. Love Unconditionally
                  3. Listen Intentionally
                  4. Learn Continuously
                  5. Lend to others Generously
                  6. Lead with Integrity
                  7. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day

                    8. I am Guthrie Chamberlain….reminding you to ’Keep Moving Forward,’ ‘Enjoy your Journey,’ and ‘Create a Great Day…Everyday’! See you next time for more daily wisdom!
                     
                    5 min
                  8. Day 2091 – The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 20 – Daily Wisdom
                    Welcome to Day 2091 of  Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
                    This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
                    The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 20 – Daily Wisdom
                    Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2091 of our trek. Establishing good habits is imperative for living a Godly life and one habit I have practiced nearly every day for the past 45+ years of my adult life is to read the chapter in the book of Proverbs that corresponds to the day of the month. This single habit has been the catalyst for gaining wisdom and creating a living legacy.
                    Adopting this habit can do the same for your life. The realization that God’s Wisdom is the only true wisdom drives me to seek God’s wisdom each day, and there is no better way to do this than to meditate on God’s book of Wisdom.
                    Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Today I will read Proverbs 20.
                    The Book of Proverbs - Chapter 20
                    1Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls.
                    Those led astray by drink cannot be wise.
                    2 The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar;
                    to rouse his anger is to risk your life.
                    3 Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor;
                    only fools insist on quarreling.
                    4 Those too lazy to plow in the right season
                    will have no food at the harvest.
                    5 Though good advice lies deep within the heart,
                    a person with understanding will draw it out.
                    6 Many will say they are loyal friends,
                    but who can find one who is truly reliable?
                    7 The godly walk with integrity;
                    blessed are their children who follow them.
                    8 When a king sits in judgment, he weighs all the evidence,
                    distinguishing the bad from the good.
                    9 Who can say, “I have cleansed my heart;
                    I am pure and free from sin”?
                    10 False weights and unequal measures—
                    the Lord detests double standards of every kind.
                    11 Even children are known by the way they act,
                    whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right.
                    12 Ears to hear and eyes to see—
                    both are gifts from the Lord.
                    13 If you love sleep, you will end in poverty.
                    Keep your eyes open, and there will be plenty to eat!
                    14 The buyer haggles over the price, saying, “It’s worthless,”
                    then brags about getting a bargain!
                    15 Wise words are more valuable
                    than much gold and many rubies.
                    16 Get security from someone who guarantees a stranger’s debt.
                    Get a deposit if he does it for foreigners.
                    17 Stolen bread tastes sweet,
                    but it turns to gravel in the mouth.
                    18 Plans succeed through good counsel;
                    don’t go to war without wise advice.
                    19 A gossip goes around telling secrets,
                    so don’t hang around with chatterers.
                    20 If you insult your father or mother,
                    your light will be snuffed out in total darkness.
                    21 An inheritance obtained too early in life
                    is not a blessing in the end.
                    22 Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.”
                    Wait for the Lord to handle the matter.
                    23 The Lord detests double standards;
                    he is not pleased by dishonest scales.
                    24 The Lord directs our steps,
                    so why try to understand everything along the way?
                    25 Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God
                    and only later counting the cost.
                    26 A wise king scatters the wicked like wheat,
                    then runs his threshing wheel over them.
                    27 The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit,
                    exposing every hidden motive.
                    28 Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king;
                    his throne is made secure through love.
                    29 The glory of the young is their strength;
                    the gray hair of experience is the splendor of the old.
                    30 Physical punishment cleanses away evil;
                    such discipline purifies the heart.
                    Today, as you ponder Proverbs 20, please encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of our Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.
                    Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most importantly, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.
                    As we take this trek together, let us always:
                    1. Live Abundantly (Fully)
                    2. Love Unconditionally
                    3. Listen Intentionally
                    4. Learn Continuously
                    5. Lend to others Generously
                    6. Lead with Integrity
                    7. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day

                      8. I am Guthrie Chamberlain reminding you to Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy Your Journey, and Create a Great Day Everyday! See you next time for more daily wisdom!
                      5 min
                    8. Day 2090 – The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 19 – Daily Wisdom
                      Welcome to Day 2090 of  Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.
                      This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom
                      The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 19 – Daily Wisdom
                      Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2090 of our trek. Establishing good habits is imperative for living a Godly life and one habit I have practiced nearly every day for the past 45+ years of my adult life is to read the chapter in the book of Proverbs that corresponds to the day of the month. This single habit has been the catalyst for gaining wisdom and creating a living legacy.
                      Adopting this habit can do the same for your life. The realization that God’s Wisdom is the only true wisdom drives me to seek God’s wisdom each day, and there is no better way to do this than to meditate on God’s book of Wisdom.
                      Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Today I will read Proverbs 19.
                      The Book of Proverbs - Chapter 19
                      1Better to be poor and honest
                      than to be dishonest and a fool.
                      2 Enthusiasm without knowledge is no good;
                      haste makes mistakes.
                      3 People ruin their lives by their own foolishness
                      and then are angry at the Lord.
                      4 Wealth makes many “friends”;
                      poverty drives them all away.
                      5 A false witness will not go unpunished,
                      nor will a liar escape.
                      6 Many seek favors from a ruler;
                      everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts!
                      7 The relatives of the poor despise them;
                      how much more will their friends avoid them!
                      Though the poor plead with them,
                      their friends are gone.
                      8 To acquire wisdom is to love yourself;
                      people who cherish understanding will prosper.
                      9 A false witness will not go unpunished,
                      and a liar will be destroyed.
                      10 It isn’t right for a fool to live in luxury
                      or for a slave to rule over princes!
                      11 Sensible people control their temper;
                      they earn respect by overlooking wrongs.
                      12 The king’s anger is like a lion’s roar,
                      but his favor is like dew on the grass.
                      13 A foolish child is a calamity to a father;
                      a quarrelsome wife is as annoying as constant dripping.
                      14 Fathers can give their sons an inheritance of houses and wealth,
                      but only the Lord can give an understanding wife.
                      15 Lazy people sleep soundly,
                      but idleness leaves them hungry.
                      16 Keep the commandments and keep your life;
                      despising them leads to death.
                      17 If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord—
                      and he will repay you!
                      18 Discipline your children while there is hope.
                      Otherwise you will ruin their lives.
                      19 Hot-tempered people must pay the penalty.
                      If you rescue them once, you will have to do it again.
                      20 Get all the advice and instruction you can,
                      so you will be wise the rest of your life.
                      21 You can make many plans,
                      but the Lord’s purpose will prevail.
                      22 Loyalty makes a person attractive.
                      It is better to be poor than dishonest.
                      23 Fear of the Lord leads to life,
                      bringing security and protection from harm.
                      24 Lazy people take food in their hand
                      but don’t even lift it to their mouth.
                      25 If you punish a mocker, the simpleminded will learn a lesson;
                      if you correct the wise, they will be all the wiser.
                      26 Children who mistreat their father or chase away their mother
                      are an embarrassment and a public disgrace.
                      27 If you stop listening to instruction, my child,
                      you will turn your back on knowledge.
                      28 A corrupt witness makes a mockery of justice;
                      the mouth of the wicked gulps down evil.
                      29 Punishment is made for mockers,
                      and the backs of fools are made to be beaten.
                      Today, as you ponder Proverbs 19, please encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of our Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy.
                      Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most importantly, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal.
                      As we take this trek together, let us always:
                      1. Live Abundantly (Fully)
                      2. Love Unconditionally
                      3. Listen Intentionally
                      4. Learn Continuously
                      5. Lend to others Generously
                      6. Lead with Integrity
                      7. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day

                        8. I am Guthrie Chamberlain reminding you to Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy Your Journey, and Create a Great Day Everyday! See you next time for more daily wisdom!
                        5 min

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                      Do you desire to gain wisdom, make an impact on your world, and create a living legacy? Through the use of positive/encouraging stories, parables, allegories, and analogies we will explore the trails of everyday life in a practical and meaningful manner as we scale towards our summit of life. The purpose of our Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal is to teach you wisdom and discipline, to help you understand the insights of the wise, to teach you to live disciplined and successful lives, to help you do what is right, just, and fair. By obtaining this wisdom then you will be able to create a living legacy for today that will live on and be multiplied through the lives of others.