“A prudent man sees evil and hides himself; the naïve proceed and pay the penalty.” (Proverbs 27:12)
It is not strength to endure temptation when you could avoid it. It doesn’t make you brave to put yourself in compromising situations or unhealthy environments. The recovering alcoholic who decides to visit the bar isn’t strong – he’s deluded.
Stay away from things, people, and places which you know lead you to evil. The brave are humble enough to understand their own weaknesses.
Matthew 4:4 #Biblebites
This Week’s Reading: Judges 8-15; Psalm 27; Proverbs 27
This year, #Biblebites are looking at lessons from the history of the Old Testament. Each week reads a section of history with a Psalm to meditate on and a dash of Proverbs to dwell upon. If you would like a copy of the reading schedule, you can view it here: https://eastlandchristians.org/news-events/2024-vision