Welcome to Day 2370 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.

This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom

Wisdom Nuggets – Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 Daily Wisdom

Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2370 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2370 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today’s Wisdom Nugget, I will guide you through the vast landscapes of biblical wisdom. Today, we’re continuing our journey through the book of Ecclesiastes. We’ll be exploring Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 from the New Living Translation. Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 (NLT): 1 As you enter the house of God, keep your ears open and your mouth shut. It is evil to make mindless offerings to God. 2 Don’t make rash promises, and don’t be hasty in bringing matters before God. After all, God is in heaven, and you are here on earth. So let your words be few. 3 Too much activity gives you restless dreams; too many words make you a fool. 4 When you make a promise to God, don’t delay in following through, for God takes no pleasure in fools. Keep all the promises you make to him. 5 It is better to say nothing than to make a promise and not keep it. 6 Don’t let your mouth make you sin. And don’t defend yourself by telling the Temple messenger that the promise you made was a mistake. That would make God angry, and he might wipe out everything you have achieved. 7 Talk is cheap, like daydreams and other useless activities. Fear God instead. Respectful Worship: Solomon begins by offering guidance on worship. He advises that as we enter the house of God, we should keep our ears open and our mouths shut. It’s evil to make mindless offerings to God. Caution in Making Promises: Solomon then warns against making rash promises and being hasty in bringing matters before God. He reminds us that God is in heaven, and we are here on earth, so we should let our words be few. Fulfilling Promises: However, Solomon also emphasizes the importance of keeping the promises we make to God. He advises not to delay in following through, as God takes no pleasure in fools. Value of Silence: Solomon then highlights the value of silence. He says it’s better to say nothing than to make a promise and not keep it. Too much activity and too many words can lead to restlessness and foolishness. Guarding Your Words: He warns against letting our mouths make us sin and advises against defending ourselves by telling the Temple messenger that a promise was a mistake. Doing so would anger God and could result in losing everything we have achieved. Fear God: Solomon concludes by reminding us that talk is cheap, like daydreams and other useless activities. Instead, we should fear God. Key Takeaways: As we reflect on Solomon’s words, there are several key takeaways we can glean:

1. Respectful Worship: Solomon emphasizes the importance of respectful worship, advising us to keep our ears open and our mouths shut in the house of God.
2. Caution in Making Promises: He warns against making rash promises and being hasty in bringing matters before God.
3. Fulfilling Promises: Solomon stresses the importance of keeping the promises we make to God and not delaying in following through.
4. Value of Silence: He highlights the value of silence, cautioning against too much activity and too many words.
5. Guarding Your Words: Solomon advises against letting our mouths make us sin and warns against defending ourselves by making excuses.
6. Fear God: He concludes by reminding us to fear God above all else.

  Conclusion: So, as we continue on our journey, let’s remember to worship God respectfully, keeping our words few and our promises true. Let’s guard our mouths and be mindful of the words we speak, fearing God above all else. Join me next time as we delve further into the book of Ecclesiastes. Until then, keep seeking wisdom, worshiping God in reverence, and positively impacting the world around you. Reflect… If you found this podcast insightful, subscribe and leave us a review, then 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, I am 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!