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This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom

The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 20 – Daily Wisdom

Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on trek.com/wisdom-trek-podcast/day-2060">Day 2060 of our trek. Establishing good habits is imperative for living a Godly life and one habit I have practiced nearly every day for the past 45+ years of my adult life is to read the chapter in the book of Proverbs that corresponds to the day of the month. This single habit has been the catalyst for gaining wisdom and creating a living legacy. Adopting this habit can do the same for your life. The realization that God’s Wisdom is the only true wisdom drives me to seek God’s wisdom each day, and there is no better way to do this than to meditate on God’s book of Wisdom. Wisdom is the final frontier in gaining true knowledge. So we are on a daily trek to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. Today I will read Proverbs 20.

The Book of Proverbs - Chapter 20

Wine produces mockers; alcohol leads to brawls. Those led astray by drink cannot be wise. ² The king’s fury is like a lion’s roar; to rouse his anger is to risk your life. ³ Avoiding a fight is a mark of honor; only fools insist on quarreling. ⁴ Those too lazy to plow in the right season will have no food at the harvest. ⁵ Though good advice lies deep within the heart, a person with understanding will draw it out. ⁶ Many will say they are loyal friends, but who can find one who is truly reliable? ⁷ The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them. ⁸ When a king sits in judgment, he weighs all the evidence, distinguishing the bad from the good. ⁹ Who can say, “I have cleansed my heart; I am pure and free from sin”? ¹⁰ False weights and unequal measures— the Lord detests double standards of every kind. ¹¹ Even children are known by the way they act, whether their conduct is pure, and whether it is right. ¹² Ears to hear and eyes to see— both are gifts from the Lord. ¹³ If you love sleep, you will end in poverty. Keep your eyes open, and there will be plenty to eat! ¹⁴ The buyer haggles over the price, saying, “It’s worthless,” then brags about getting a bargain! ¹⁵ Wise words are more valuable than much gold and many rubies. ¹⁶ Get security from someone who guarantees a stranger’s debt. Get a deposit if he does it for foreigners. ¹⁷ Stolen bread tastes sweet, but it turns to gravel in the mouth. ¹⁸ Plans succeed through good counsel; don’t go to war without wise advice. ¹⁹ A gossip goes around telling secrets, so don’t hang around with chatterers. ²⁰ If you insult your father or mother, your light will be snuffed out in total darkness. ²¹ An inheritance obtained too early in life is not a blessing in the end. ²² Don’t say, “I will get even for this wrong.” Wait for the Lord to handle the matter. ²³ The Lord detests double standards; he is not pleased by dishonest scales. ²⁴ The Lord directs our steps, so why try to understand everything along the way? ²⁵ Don’t trap yourself by making a rash promise to God and only later counting the cost. ²⁶ A wise king scatters the wicked like wheat, then runs his threshing wheel over them. ²⁷ The Lord’s light penetrates the human spirit, exposing every hidden motive. ²⁸ Unfailing love and faithfulness protect the king; his throne is made secure through love. ²⁹ The glory of the young is their strength; the gray hair of experience is the splendor of the old. ³⁰ Physical punishment cleanses away evil; such discipline purifies the heart. Today, as you ponder Proverbs 20, please encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of Wisdom-Trek, Creating a Legacy. Thank you so much for allowing me to be your guide, mentor, and, most importantly, your friend as I serve you through this Wisdom-Trek podcast and journal. As we take this trek together, let us always:

1. Live Abundantly (Fully)
2. Love Unconditionally
3. Listen Intentionally
4. Learn Continuously
5. Lend to others Generously
6. Lead with Integrity
7. Leave a Living Legacy Each Day

I am Guthrie Chamberlain reminding you to Keep Moving Forward, Enjoy Your Journey, and Create a Great Day Everyday! See you next time for more daily wisdom!