Week Fifteen, 2026

“He guards the paths of justice and preserves the way of His saints: (Proverbs 2:8).

The word “wisdom” appears in the Bible over 200 times. Depending on the translation, that count ranges from 213 to 234 (for example, 234 times in the KJV and 213 in the ESV). It is featured heavily in the Old Testament, especially in the Book of Proverbs, and it shows up 53 times in the New Testament. It is indeed important.

I wish I had paid more attention earlier. I learned a lot about wisdom by making some stupid decisions and paying the price for them. As I climbed the education ladder, I focused on gathering knowledge. But well-educated people are not always “smart” people.

Wisdom is like driving. What matters most is the speed and appropriateness of your reactions, and the soundness of your judgment regarding the situation you’re in. You simply try to see and do the right thing in the actual moment that presents itself.

The effect of divine wisdom is to enable us to do just that in the actual situations of everyday life. Wisdom is about reality. It’s about real-life decision-making in real-life situations.

Godly wisdom is so clearly laid out in the Bible, especially in the Book of Proverbs—a book I recently read from beginning to end. I only wish I had done it sooner. True wisdom is found only in a right relationship with God, and that is only possible through Jesus Christ, the Wisdom of God.

The path you choose today shapes who you become tomorrow. Walk in wisdom and avoid the path of the wicked. It will guide, guard, and deliver us. When we walk with Jesus, He teaches us how important guardrails are. They are there to protect us, not to restrict us!

There is a path of righteousness and a path of the wicked. True wisdom is found only in a right relationship with God. Doing wrong not only brings bad outcomes, but more importantly, it shows we are drifting away from Jesus.

When we walk away from Jesus, we drift toward destruction. Wisdom will guard you. It is a guardrail to protect us from falling into the pit of sin. The world mocks wisdom, but wisdom will guide you and show you what to do and what to avoid. Walk with others who walk in wisdom. Flee from temptation; don’t be drawn to it. Avoid it! Proverbs 14:2 warns us not to drift into sin. Wisdom will deliver you from destruction. True wisdom is not just advice. It is Jesus, who on the cross took on and forgave every sin we’ve ever committed. Just follow Him. There is more justice in Jesus than there is sin in us. If you have drifted, come back to Jesus.

Sometimes True Stories

Evil will give you a little fun, but ultimately it will destroy you. Don’t use people to get what you want. Don’t join the wrong group. Sin is a great recruiter. We all have a deep need to belong. What is the bait? People go where they feel they belong. It is better to be alone with Jesus than in a crowd of sinners. Sin always has a hook, but Jesus died for you. Come to Jesus. — Edgar Aponte

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Salvation is about letting God heal our hearts. When we reject God, we open the door and let sin run rampant. God gave us a conscience and free will. He’s the guide who helps us navigate the rose gardens of life. When we get stuck by the thorns, God will be there with His healing grace. — Tony Ferguson

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No matter where we are in life, no matter what storms we face or find ourselves in the middle of—no matter the storms, losses, challenges, valleys, obstacles, heartaches we suffer, or uncertainties we see looming ominously in front of us—God is there.

He is there, calling to us, assuring us, convicting us to press on with Him into all He promises He has for us, here, and hereafter with Him in eternity.

Because we can always have—faith in God. — Scott Whitaker

Quotes You Can Use

Thinking more of ourselves than we should, practically guarantees a sinful and difficult life. Numerous scriptures say that God resists the proud, and that pride goes before the fall. We can secure a better life by humbling ourselves and end up with a more realistic view of the important things in life.

Worry and anxiety rob our productive ability and make us fail in our life. — Stephen Bernard

To God, the prayers of His people are a pleasant aroma. — Dan Shock

Good intentions and morality may keep us out of jail, but only God can keep us out of hell. — Tony Ferguson

We know the truth not only through our reason, but also through our hearts.

Why would God send His Son into the world to be born in a stable when we often refuse to even think about staying in anything but a first-class hotel? If you don’t know the answer to this, you probably have not read John 3:17! — Dwight Short

Attacks against our flesh always come in the most vulnerable areas.

Those who serve Satan are at home in this world. They are comfortable because they blend right in. But the end result of serving him is death.

The Lord loves to direct the willing heart and has promised wisdom to those who are willing to seek His guidance. — Tony Ferguson

We don’t always know why certain things happen to us, but God does.

Help others without any reason and give without the expecting of receiving anything in return.

May your walls hold joy, may every room hold laughter, and may every window open to great possibilities.

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