“I, wisdom, dwell with prudence, and I find knowledge and discretion (Proverbs 8:12 NASB).”
Definition: Prude: A person who is excessively proper or modest in speech, conduct, dress, etc.
Prudent: Wise or judicious in practical affairs; keen practical sense; discreet or circumspect; sober; careful in providing for the future; provident.
Prudence is best known for its modesty: knowing when not to say or do something - being modestly revealing and respectfully proper. "Even a fool, when he keeps silent, is considered wise; When he closes his lips, he is considered prudent (Proverbs 17:28 NASB)." Doing nothing tends to get us into trouble less than doing something, this is why one of the biggest arguments kids make before they get disciplined is "But I didn't do anything!" However everyone must eventually exist outside of the reserved cacoon of ignorance ("How was I supposed to know..."), lazyness ("Don't blame me, I wasn't doing anything"), self protection ("Why do I always get blamed for...") blame ("They did it, I was just standing here") and fear ("I can't do that it's too hard"). Though being reserved may occasionally be prudent, prudence is not reserved; those who are prudent are purposefully doing something great when they do less or do nothing at all - they are practically providing for there future and the future of their families by removing the weight of regret and bad reputation (two things that make it hard to move on). No wonder wisdom wants to dwell with prudence, because it has a light, bright future, one that is able to locate and see the knowledge (what, why and how) and have the strength to execute it discreetly (where, when and with who).
Prayers: Please move our whole family into Your timing Lord. We make our time available to You, because we desire to live and exist in Your timing. Please help us model boldness with modesty and purpose based on Your understanding of modesty and Your purpose.
We pray our child has a keen understanding of what not to do and why to make way for an unhindered future of knowing what to do discreetly.
Thank You for Your help and blessings.
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