Welcome to Day 2089 of  Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.

This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom

The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 18 – Daily Wisdom

Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on trek.com/wisdom-trek-podcast/day-2089">Day 2089 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 18.

The Book of Proverbs - Chapter 18

¹Unfriendly people care only about themselves; they lash out at common sense. ² Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions. ³ Doing wrong leads to disgrace, and scandalous behavior brings contempt. ⁴ Wise words are like deep waters; wisdom flows from the wise like a bubbling brook. ⁵ It is not right to acquit the guilty or deny justice to the innocent. ⁶ Fools’ words get them into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating. ⁷ The mouths of fools are their ruin; they trap themselves with their lips. ⁸ Rumors are dainty morsels that sink deep into one’s heart. ⁹ A lazy person is as bad as someone who destroys things. ¹⁰ The name of the Lord is a strong fortress; the godly run to him and are safe. ¹¹ The rich think of their wealth as a strong defense; they imagine it to be a high wall of safety. ¹² Haughtiness goes before destruction; humility precedes honor. ¹³ Spouting off before listening to the facts is both shameful and foolish. ¹⁴ The human spirit can endure a sick body, but who can bear a crushed spirit? ¹⁵ Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge. ¹⁶ Giving a gift can open doors; it gives access to important people! ¹⁷ The first to speak in court sounds right— until the cross-examination begins. ¹⁸ Flipping a coin can end arguments; it settles disputes between powerful opponents. ¹⁹ An offended friend is harder to win back than a fortified city. Arguments separate friends like a gate locked with bars. ²⁰ Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction. ²¹ The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences. ²² The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord. ²³ The poor plead for mercy; the rich answer with insults. ²⁴ There are “friends” who destroy each other, but a real friend sticks closer than a brother. Today, as you ponder Proverbs 18, 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!