Welcome to Day 2088 of  Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.

This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom

The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 17 – Daily Wisdom

Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on trek.com/wisdom-trek-podcast/day-2088">Day 2088 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 17.

The Book of Proverbs - Chapter 17

¹Better a dry crust eaten in peace than a house filled with feasting—and conflict. ² A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful son and will share the inheritance of the master’s children. ³ Fire tests the purity of silver and gold, but the Lord tests the heart. ⁴ Wrongdoers eagerly listen to gossip; liars pay close attention to slander. ⁵ Those who mock the poor insult their Maker; those who rejoice at the misfortune of others will be punished. ⁶ Grandchildren are the crowning glory of the aged; parents^[a] are the pride of their children. ⁷ Eloquent words are not fitting for a fool; even less are lies fitting for a ruler. ⁸ A bribe is like a lucky charm; whoever gives one will prosper! ⁹ Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends. ¹⁰ A single rebuke does more for a person of understanding than a hundred lashes on the back of a fool. ¹¹ Evil people are eager for rebellion, but they will be severely punished. ¹² It is safer to meet a bear robbed of her cubs than to confront a fool caught in foolishness. ¹³ If you repay good with evil, evil will never leave your house. ¹⁴ Starting a quarrel is like opening a floodgate, so stop before a dispute breaks out. ¹⁵ Acquitting the guilty and condemning the innocent— both are detestable to the Lord. ¹⁶ It is senseless to pay to educate a fool, since he has no heart for learning. ¹⁷ A friend is always loyal, and a brother is born to help in time of need. ¹⁸ It’s poor judgment to guarantee another person’s debt or put up security for a friend. ¹⁹ Anyone who loves to quarrel loves sin; anyone who trusts in high walls invites disaster. ²⁰ The crooked heart will not prosper; the lying tongue tumbles into trouble. ²¹ It is painful to be the parent of a fool; there is no joy for the father of a rebel. ²² A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. ²³ The wicked take secret bribes to pervert the course of justice. ²⁴ Sensible people keep their eyes glued on wisdom, but a fool’s eyes wander to the ends of the earth. ²⁵ Foolish children^[b] bring grief to their father and bitterness to the one who gave them birth. ²⁶ It is wrong to punish the godly for being good or to flog leaders for being honest. ²⁷ A truly wise person uses few words; a person with understanding is even-tempered. ²⁸ Even fools are thought wise when they keep silent; with their mouths shut, they seem intelligent. Today, as you ponder Proverbs 17, please encourage your friends and family to join us and come along tomorrow for another day of our 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!