DAILY TEXT, Today Tuesday, January 28, 2025, Jehovah is the one who gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment (Prov. 2:6).

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Tuesday January 28, 2025

Jehovah is the one who gives wisdom; From his mouth come knowledge and discernment (Prov. 2:6).

Jehovah is generous and gives us many good things. This is clearly seen in the woman in chapter 9 of Proverbs who represents “true wisdom.” She has everything ready: she has prepared the meat and the wine well, and she has set the table (Prov. 9:2). Furthermore, according to verses 4 and 5, “true wisdom” says to those who lack sense: “Come, eat my bread.” Why should we accept this woman's invitation? Because Jehovah wants to protect his children and give them wisdom. He doesn't want us to learn the hard way or spend our lives regretting past mistakes. Therefore, “he reserves practical wisdom for those who are righteous” (Prov. 2:7). If we fear Jehovah, we will desire to please him and follow his wise counsel. Acting this way makes us happy (James 1:25). w23.06 23 paras. 14, 15.

Since Alain fears Jehovah, what good decision did he make, and what was the result?

Let's look at an example that shows that fearing Jehovah helps us make good decisions. Alain is a congregation elder who works as a teacher in a school. He says: “Many of my coworkers believe that pornographic films are useful for sexual education.” But Alain knows that thinking like that is a delusion. He explains what he did: “Because I fear Jehovah, I absolutely refused to watch those movies. And I also explained the reason to the other teachers.” Thus he put into practice this advice of “true wisdom”: “Advance in the path of understanding” (Prov. 9:6). Some of his coworkers were so impressed by his strong stance that they began studying the Bible and attending meetings.

What do those who accept the invitation of “true wisdom” already enjoy?

Through these two symbolic women, Jehovah shows us what we must do to have a happy future. Those who accept the invitation of “the foolish” and scandalous woman want to enjoy the “sweet” pleasures of sexual immorality. They only think about living in the present, and do not realize that their actions can affect their future. The reality is that they will end up “in the depths of the Grave” (Prov. 9:13, 17, 18).

And what awaits you in the future? (See also the image).

However, how well it goes for those who accept the invitation of “true wisdom”! They are happy because they enjoy a well-prepared spiritual banquet, with many delicious and healthy dishes (Is. 65:13). Jehovah says through the prophet Isaiah: “Listen to me carefully and eat what is good, and you will enjoy the best foods” (Isa. 55:1, 2). That's right, we are learning to love what Jehovah loves and hate what he hates (Ps. 97:10). Furthermore, it fills us with satisfaction to invite others to benefit from “true wisdom.” We are like the handmaids in chapter 9 of Proverbs, who cry out “from the high places of the city.” Like them, we say: “Anyone who is inexperienced, let him come here!” Both we and those who accept this invitation receive many benefits now, today. But that's not all. We will also benefit in the future. If we continue to advance “in the way of understanding,” we can live forever (Prov. 9:3, 4, 6).

According to Ecclesiastes 12:13, 14, what should we do? (See also the box “Benefits of fearing God”).

(Read Ecclesiastes 12:13, 14). Although we live in the last days, surrounded by evil, we want to continue fearing Jehovah. This way we will protect our hearts, stay morally clean and close to Jehovah. Because we love and respect him deeply, we will continue to invite everyone we can to seek “true wisdom” and make the most of it.

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