Proverbs 1

Proverbs 1:20-25

“Wisdom shouts in the streets. She cries out in the public square. She calls to the crowds along the main street, to those gathered in front of the city gate: “How long, you simpletons, will you insist on being simpleminded? How long will you mockers relish your mocking? How long will you fools hate knowledge? Come and listen to my counsel. I’ll share my heart with you and make you wise. “I called you so often, but you wouldn’t come. I reached out to you, but you paid no attention. You ignored my advice and rejected the correction I offered.”

If you turn on the news today, it’s easy to see how our world has flipped truth on its head—what was once right is now considered wrong, and what was once wrong is often praised. As followers of Christ, it can feel like we’re being pulled in a thousand directions, trying to discern what is truly right in a culture that has normalized sin.

The messages we see on TV and social media often reflect anything but wisdom or discipline. Sadly, even within the Church, some have been misled into believing that the voice they’re following is wisdom—when in reality, it’s the voice of the fool. It’s sin. And it’s leading down a dangerous path.

That voice may sound familiar:
“Just try it—just this once.”
“That person you’re not married to? Aren’t they attractive?”
“It doesn’t count because it’s online.”
“It won’t hurt anyone.”
“I know the Bible says no, but that was written for another time.”
“God made you to follow your own desires.”
“You need to put yourself first—even above God and your family.”

These thoughts, when left unchallenged, grow louder each day. And as that voice gains volume, the voice of wisdom—the voice of God—can become harder to hear. Wisdom is still calling. Still pleading. But are you listening?

Will you pause long enough to hear the still, small voice of the Lord? What voice has your attention right now? What is the fool whispering to you? What is wisdom trying to speak into your heart?

Are you ready to silence the fool and listen to wisdom? Are you ready for a more disciplined, Christ-centered life?

PRAYER

Father, I pray for my brother or sister. I pray that they stop listening to the voice of the fool. They stop listening to what the world thinks. They stop listening to what the news media, social media, politicians, celebrities say and listen to what you have to say. I pray that they step back and listen to that still, small voice. I pray that your voice gets louder in their life. That if there is something holding them back or something or someone that is standing in their way that you move the obstacle out of the way. I pray for obstacles to be gone, that they only see you standing there waiting for them. Waiting to talk to them, to help them, to walk them through this life. Lord, I pray for the next 4 weeks, that people become filled with wisdom. Filled with your Word, with you. Thank you Father for this journey we are on. May many lives be changed because of it. May you get all the glory. We love you. In Jesus name. Amen!