“So follow the steps of the good, and stay on the paths of the righteous.” Proverbs 2:20 NLT
There are many benefits that come with getting, gaining wisdom. Chapter two lists a few of them.
Wisdom gives us understanding of what it means to fear the Lord and knowledge of God. It guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful. It helps us understand what is right, just, and fair, and how to find the right way to go. Wisdom watches over us and keeps us safe. It can save us from evil people, from immoral people. Proverbs specifically mentions immoral women, but we know that there have always been promiscuous and immoral men as well.
Then, coming to a conclusion about these ideas, Proverbs mentions that wisdom helps us follow the steps of the good and stay on the paths of the righteous! This is quite a list of wisdom’s benefit package when you not only look for her, but follow her advice.
I need a constant reminder that wisdom is Jesus personified in Proverbs. The whole idea is that “getting” Jesus, hearing and obeying Jesus is getting wisdom. Jesus IS the wisdom of God. Following the steps of Jesus and staying on that narrow path (door or gate) through Him is the way to great life and an even greater eternity with God. You get the benefits by staying close to the Savior!
Prayer
Dad,
I am a big fan of wisdom. I lacked it growing up and needed it desperately as a teen and young adult. Now I see the benefits of everything Proverbs says and more! My pursuit, however, is not over. I need lean in, listen and be more astute to obedience than ever before. The wisdom that got me to this point, will carry me on into my future. I am grateful for Godly wisdom! It has definitely SAVED my life.