DAILY TEXT, Today Wednesday, March 13, True wisdom shouts through the streets (Prov. 1:20).

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Wednesday March 13th 2024

True wisdom shouts in the streets (Prov. 1:20).

The Bible says, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” (Prov. 9:10). So when making important decisions we must rely on “the knowledge of the Holy One,” that is, Jehovah's way of thinking. We can achieve this by consulting the Bible and the publications that are based on it. If we do this, we will prove that we are truly wise (Prov. 2:5-7). Jehovah is the only source of true wisdom (Rom. 16:27). Why do we say it? First, because he is our Creator and has unlimited knowledge of his creation (Ps. 104:24). Second, because all his actions reflect wisdom (Rom. 11:33). And, third, because his wise counsel always benefits those who apply it (Prov. 2: 10-12). If we want to be truly wise, we must accept these three basic truths and let them guide our decisions and actions. w22.10 19 paras. 3. 4.

How have people fared for not recognizing that Jehovah is the source of true wisdom?

Many people we preach to recognize that the things they see in nature are beautifully designed, but they deny that there is a Creator and give the credit to evolution. Others say they believe in God, but think that biblical standards are outdated and prefer to live as they want. What was the result? Is the world getting better because people rely on their own wisdom and not God's? Are they truly happy or do they have real hope for the future? Otherwise. What we see around us convinces us of this truth: “Against the Lord there is no wisdom, nor discernment, nor counsel that avails” (Prov. 21:30). This motivates us to continue asking Jehovah to give us true wisdom. Unfortunately, most people don't. Why not?

According to Proverbs 1:22-25, who turns a deaf ear when they hear the voice of true wisdom?

Many turn a deaf ear when true wisdom “screams through the streets.” The Bible points out that there are three kinds of people who reject wisdom: “the inexperienced,” “the scoffers,” and “the fools” (read Proverbs 1:22-25). Let's see in detail why these people reject God's wisdom and what we can do to not be like them.

Why do some decide to remain “inexperienced”?

“The inexperienced” are the naive, those who are easily persuaded or deceived (Prov. 14:15, note). Many times we find people like this in the ministry. It is true that there are millions of people who have been deceived by their religious or political leaders. Some are greatly disappointed when they discover it. But those mentioned in Proverbs 1:22 choose to remain inexperienced because they prefer to stay that way (Jer. 5:31). They like to do what they want and do not want to learn what the Bible says or obey its laws. Many have the opinion of a very religious lady from Quebec (Canada), who told a Witness who visited her: “If our priest has deceived us, it is his fault, not ours.” It is clear that we do not want to imitate those who are willfully ignorant (Prov. 1:32; 27:12).

What will help us gain wisdom?

No wonder the Bible encourages us not to remain inexperienced. Rather, he gives us this advice: “Become adults in your understanding” (1 Cor. 14:20). We gain wisdom by putting biblical principles into practice in our lives. Little by little we are seeing with our own eyes that these principles help us make good decisions and avoid problems. It is good that we do a self-examination to see how much we have progressed. For example, if you have been studying the Bible and attending meetings for some time but have not yet dedicated yourself to Jehovah or been baptized, you may wonder why you have not done so. Or, if you are already baptized, how far have you progressed in preaching and teaching the good news? Do your decisions show that you are guided by biblical principles? Do you treat others as Jesus would have? If we see that we can improve, let us heed Jehovah’s reminders, which “make the inexperienced wise” (Ps. 19:7).

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