wise

Sometimes sin hides itself behind a good time. Go to that party? Sure, nothing wrong with that! Coffee with that person? It’s only coffee! And yet so many slippery slopes begin with it’s onlys and nothing- wrong-with-thats.

Many famous pastors and leaders who’ve stumbled would probably give a thousand worlds to go back and undo those ‘it’s only’ moments. 

Thankfully, God gives us an awesome tool to recognise what might be the beginning of a slippery slope. The Bible calls it wisdom. Wisdom lets you discern dangerous situations that look innocuous. It helps you set boundaries and it encourages you to be accountable. It marks out maturity.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom,

  and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

For through wisdom your days will be many.” - Proverbs 9:10-11

Today, ask God for wisdom in every decision, big or small. He knows exactly what we’re like, what situations we struggle with and where we need to be careful, even when it isn’t obvious! Read Proverbs 9 to find out more about the difference between wisdom and folly, and let God speak to you today. It might just save your life.