Welcome to Day 2019 of  Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me.

This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom

The Book of Proverbs – Chapter 10 – Daily Wisdom

Welcome to Wisdom-Trek! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, but my grandkids call me Gramps. We are on Day 2019 of our trek. 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 10.

The Book of Proverbs - Chapter 10

• The Proverbs of Solomon

10 ¹ The proverbs of Solomon: A wise child brings joy to a father; a foolish child brings grief to a mother. ² Tainted wealth has no lasting value, but right living can save your life. ³ The Lord will not let the godly go hungry, but he refuses to satisfy the craving of the wicked. ⁴ Lazy people are soon poor; hard workers get rich. ⁵ A wise youth harvests in the summer, but one who sleeps during harvest is a disgrace. ⁶ The godly are showered with blessings; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. ⁷ We have happy memories of the godly, but the name of a wicked person rots away. ⁸ The wise are glad to be instructed, but babbling fools fall flat on their faces. ⁹ People with integrity walk safely, but those who follow crooked paths will be exposed. ¹⁰ People who wink at wrong cause trouble, but a bold reproof promotes peace.^{[b] 11} The words of the godly are a life-giving fountain; the words of the wicked conceal violent intentions. ¹² Hatred stirs up quarrels, but love makes up for all offenses. ¹³ Wise words come from the lips of people with understanding, but those lacking sense will be beaten with a rod. ¹⁴ Wise people treasure knowledge, but the babbling of a fool invites disaster. ¹⁵ The wealth of the rich is their fortress; the poverty of the poor is their destruction. ¹⁶ The earnings of the godly enhance their lives, but evil people squander their money on sin. ¹⁷ People who accept discipline are on the pathway to life, but those who ignore correction will go astray. ¹⁸ Hiding hatred makes you a liar; slandering others makes you a fool. ¹⁹ Too much talk leads to sin. Be sensible and keep your mouth shut. ²⁰ The words of the godly are like sterling silver; the heart of a fool is worthless. ²¹ The words of the godly encourage many, but fools are destroyed by their lack of common sense. ²² The blessing of the Lord makes a person rich, and he adds no sorrow with it. ²³ Doing wrong is fun for a fool, but living wisely brings pleasure to the sensible. ²⁴ The fears of the wicked will be fulfilled; the hopes of the godly will be granted. ²⁵ When the storms of life come, the wicked are whirled away, but the godly have a lasting foundation. ²⁶ Lazy people irritate their employers, like vinegar to the teeth or smoke in the eyes. ²⁷ Fear of the Lord lengthens one’s life, but the years of the wicked are cut short. ²⁸ The hopes of the godly result in happiness, but the expectations of the wicked come to nothing. ²⁹ The way of the Lord is a stronghold to those with integrity, but it destroys the wicked. ³⁰ The godly will never be disturbed, but the wicked will be removed from the land. ³¹ The mouth of the godly person gives wise advice, but the tongue that deceives will be cut off. ³² The lips of the godly speak helpful words, but the mouth of the wicked speaks perverse words. 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!