DAILY TEXT for today Monday, December 23, 2024, Wisdom is a protection (Ecl. 7:12).

DAILY TEXT, Today Monday, December 23, 2024, Wisdom is a protection (Eccl. 7:12).

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Monday December 23, 2024

Wisdom is a protection (Eccl. 7:12).

In the pages of the book of Proverbs, Jehovah gives us advice that is valid in all times and that improves our lives if we apply it. Let's examine two of those wise pieces of advice. First, let's be happy with what we have. Proverbs 23:4, 5 gives this advice: “Do not go out of your way to obtain riches [...], because they will surely grow wings like those of an eagle and fly through the sky.” Still, today both rich and poor are obsessed with making money. This often leads them to behave in ways that damage their reputation, their relationships with others, and even their health. (Prov. 28:20; 1 Tim. 6:9, 10) Second, let's think before we speak. If we are not careful, we can do a lot of harm with what we say. Proverbs 12:18 notes, “Words spoken without thinking are like the blows of a sword, but the tongue of the wise heals wounds.” If we avoid gossiping about the faults of others, we will maintain good relationships with others (Prov. 20:19). w22.10 21 para. 14; 22 paras. 16, 17.

Does Jehovah force us to follow his wise counsel?

Jehovah offers wisdom to all, but he does not force anyone to accept it. Of course, it explains what will happen to those who do not pay attention to their wisdom (Prov. 1:29-32). Those who choose to disobey Jehovah “will bear the consequences of their conduct.” Over time, their way of life will only bring them distress and trouble, and ultimately destruction. On the other hand, those who listen to Jehovah's wise counsel and apply it receive this promise: “He who listens to me will live in safety, the fear of calamity will not rob him of his peace” (Prov. 1:33).

What do we learn from Proverbs 4:23?

Living according to God's wisdom always benefits us. As we have seen, Jehovah makes his wise counsel available to all of us. For example, in the pages of the book of Proverbs, he gives us advice that is valid in all times and that improves our lives if we apply them. Let's examine just four of those wise pieces of advice.

How does Proverbs 24:6 help us succeed in ministry?

Let's follow the instructions of the organization. The Bible gives this practical advice: “You will wage your war with wise guidance; with many counselors there is success” (Prov. 24:6, notes). Let's think about how applying this principle helps us be successful in our work of preaching and teaching the truth. Instead of doing ministry our own way, we try to follow the suggestions given to us. We receive wise guidance in Christian meetings, where we can learn much from Bible-based talks and demonstrations presented by our brothers. In addition, Jehovah's organization provides us with publications and videos that help people understand the Bible. Have you learned to use these tools well?

What do you think of the wisdom that Jehovah gives? (Proverbs 3:13-18).

How we appreciate the good advice found in the Word of God! What would we do without them? In this article, we have reviewed examples of practical wisdom from the book of Proverbs. Of course, Jehovah also gives wise counsel in the rest of the Scriptures. Let us always be resolved to follow the wisdom of God. What the world thinks of that wisdom does not concern us. We are convinced that “those who remain attached to it will be called happy.”

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