Proverbs 28

Proverbs 28. V26, "He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom is kept safe". I am guilty of this and I see it everywhere, people facing situations alone. When a problem arises, I immediately try to "fix" it based soley upon my knowledge, but that is placing trust in myself, which the verse states is foolish. To be kept safe I must "walk in wisdom". How do I do that? By praying for guidance, seeking answers in God's Word (the Holy Bible), and asking for the advice of wise Christian leaders/counselors.

There is no reason to face problems alone, in fact, it is foolish (see above). So why, knowing that seeking wisdom will "keep us safe", do we go it alone? The enemy uses many weapons against us to see us fail, pride and fear are big ones in his arsenal. Pride keeps me from asking for help, fear keeps me from coming forward with a problem, but that is exactly what satan wants AND exactly opposite of what v26 tells us to do.

So if u have a problem, decision, question, situation in your life, don't u dare go it alone, seek guidance from the Lord and the wise Christians He has placed around us. God is waiting to help, He will never leave or forsake us, and He loves us enough to send His only Son to die for our sins. Doesn't that sound like a great source to be seeking wisdom from? You bet it does.

Lord, when I am unsure and need help, please help me to put aside my pride and fear and seek Your wisdom and place my trust in You, instead of my own foolish self. Rick.