Introduction

Good morning. Isn't it a blessing to be gathered here once more, in the house of the Lord, to seek His wisdom and guidance? Today, we are here to understand the immense worth of wisdom, heed its warning, and follow its way.

The book of Proverbs, chapter 6, verses 1 through 19, will be our guide today. Let's read it together:

"My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger, you have been trapped by what you said, ensnared by the words of your mouth. So do this, my son, to free yourself, since you have fallen into your neighbor’s hands: Go—to the point of exhaustion—and give your neighbor no rest! Allow no sleep to your eyes, no slumber to your eyelids. Free yourself, like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter, like a bird from the snare of the fowler. Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man. A troublemaker and a villain, who goes about with a corrupt mouth, who winks maliciously with his eye, signals with his feet and motions with his fingers, who plots evil with deceit in his heart— he always stirs up conflict. Therefore disaster will overtake him in an instant; he will suddenly be destroyed—without remedy. There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, a dishonest witness who pours out lies and a person who stirs up conflict in the community."

Wisdom's Worth

A respected Christian author, J.I. Packer, once said, "Wisdom is the power to see, and the inclination to choose, the best and highest goal, together with the surest means of attaining it." Isn't that what we all seek? The best and highest goal, and the surest means of attaining it?

Let's pray.

Dear Heavenly Father, we thank you for this gathering and for the opportunity to study your Word. We ask that you open our hearts and minds to the wisdom you have laid out in these scriptures. May we grasp the worth of your wisdom, heed its warning, and follow its way. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Isn't it wonderful to know that God's wisdom is available to us? Isn't it comforting to understand that His wisdom is not a secret, hidden treasure, but a freely given gift to those who seek it? Today, let's open our hearts and minds to receive this gift. Let's allow the wisdom of God to illuminate our path, guide our steps, and shape our lives. After all, what is wisdom if not the divine compass leading us towards a life of righteousness, peace, and joy? So, let's embark on this path today, with open hearts and receptive minds. Let's seek the wisdom of God, not just as an intellectual exercise, but as a life-transforming pursuit.

Wisdom is not just about knowing what to do. It's about doing it. It's about taking action, making decisions, setting goals, and working towards them. It's about understanding the consequences of our actions and making choices that lead to positive outcomes. It's about learning from our mistakes and growing from our experiences. It's about living a life of purpose, of meaning, of fulfillment. And that's what the ant teaches us.

Wisdom's Warnings

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