In the book of Proverbs Solomon said, “He that is of a proud heart stirs up strife: but he that puts his trust in the LORD shall be made fat”, and in chapter twenty-eight and verse twenty-six of Proverbs Solomon said, “he that trusts in his own heart is a fool” where we read,
He that trusts in his own heart is a fool:
but whoso walks wisely, he shall be delivered.
The verse begins, “He that trusts in his own heart is a fool:” Solomon began with the words, “he that trusts” or “the person whether male or female who has faith and confidence” “in his own heart” which means “within his, the person's, own personal soul, mind, will, desires, conscience and seat of emotions and affections” “is a fool” or “exists as a dullard, simpleton, stupid fellow and arrogant one”. Solomon said the person who has faith and confidence within their own personal soul and mind exists as a stupid fellow and a dullard.
The verse goes on to say, “but whoso walks wisely, he shall be delivered.” Solomon continued with the words, “but whoso walks wisely” or “however, nonetheless, notwithstanding and moreover whatever person whether male or female that ambles and makes their way about in a skilled, shrewd and prudent manner”, “he shall be delivered” which means “he, that person whether male or female, will exist as rescued, saved and released”. Solomon said the person who lives in a shrewd and prudent manner will be rescued and saved.
When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn through Solomon how people who put their confidence within their own souls and minds are foolish, however, the person who makes their way in a shrewd and prudent manner will be rescued. Jeremiah the prophet said, “the heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?”(See Jeremiah 17:9). The answer is God. God knows us and loves us, and when we yield our lives to His Son Jesus who died on the cross for our sins, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and help us to make our way with shrewdness and prudence.
Next time Solomon says, “he that gives unto the poor shall not lack”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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