Proverbs 3:21 “My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, keep sound wisdom and discretion;”
The Book of Proverbs will over and over appeal to the reader to acquire wisdom so that wisdom might be applied. The appeal in verse 21 is to not let it out of your sight. Deuteronomy 11 teaches us to have the Word of God in our hearts and in plain view for our eyes to see. Deut. 11:18 says, “Therefore you shall lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul, and bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes.”
While Proverbs is also big on appealing to acquire it also stresses applying the wisdom that has been acquired. In verse 21 the word “keep,” or observe, has the idea of obeying! Wisdom agrees with James that we must be doers, not just hears of the Word. In other words, having a Bible verse hanging on the wall or sitting in a picture frame is not enough.
What is to be applied? Sound wisdom and discretion.
Sound wisdom brings clear thinking to your life as wisdom allows one to see life from God’s perspective.
Discretion is compared to having common sense and we need some common sense!! Discretion is the ability to choose what is correct. It has the idea of tasting as a great chef would taste the food in order to know what needs to be added to make it taste great. With life being full of decisions and decisions determining destinations it is crucial to have WISDOM as it shows you the right way. Discernment then keeps one on the right road as there will be options!!
Are you acquiring wisdom and putting it in your heart and before your sight?
Are you applying wisdom? Are you a discerning person?
How has wisdom helped you lately?
Continue Strong applying sound wisdom and discretion,
And remember to DATE the Word