Good Morning 🙏

This is Proverb Pic, the daily devotional newsletter that helps Christians become wiser in 2 minutes a day.

Proverb of the day

Proverb Pic

Meditation

Proverbs 30:5-6 humbles us by showing how our opinions can't be wrong, but God is always right. In this proverb, the fool adds to God's word to change it to fit his own thoughts or disregard it fully. The fool eventually finds out he is wrong or changes his opinion once again. The wise person sticks to God's word as close as he can to align himself with the wisdom God has given..

This proverb humbles us by reminding us that our opinions and perspectives, no matter how valid they may seem, may not always be right or accurate. We are bound by our finite understanding and limited perspective, and thus, our opinions are susceptible to error and misjudgment. Conversely, God, being omniscient, is always right. His words and wisdom are absolute and perfect, not tainted by personal bias, limited perspective, or misunderstanding.

The fool, as described in this proverb, attempts to add to God's words or twists it to align with his own thoughts or completely disregard it. This is often done in an attempt to justify personal biases, ambitions, or desires. Such an act signifies both a lack of understanding and a lack of humility, as it assumes that one's wisdom can supersede or augment that of God. It is also a foolhardy act that ultimately leads to downfall. In time, the fool will be confronted with the limitations and errors of his understanding, leading to a realization of his mistake or a cycle of continually changing opinions to match his fluctuating perspective.

On the other hand, the wise person recognizes the inherent limitations of human understanding. They understand that our wisdom can never match that of God and therefore seek to align their thoughts and actions as closely as possible to God's words. The wise person does not add to or subtract from God's words but rather follows them as accurately and faithfully as possible. In doing so, they show a deep respect for God's wisdom, recognizing it as the ultimate source of truth and guidance.

By acknowledging the supreme wisdom of God and the inherent fallibility of our understanding, we cultivate humility. We realize that we don't have all the answers and that our understanding is always incomplete and susceptible to error. This realization encourages us to continually seek wisdom from God and strive to align our lives with His teachings.

Prayer

Lord, help us to stay close to your wisdom.

Application question

What do you need to change your mind onto closely align to God's wisdom

Advertise with us