Proverbs 2:18-19
For her house leads down to death and her paths lead to the dead; none who go to her return again, nor do they regain the paths of life-

The Bible says, “The wages of sin is death.” Romans 6:23. When we let our carnal nature take over and turn away from the leadership of Wisdom and Jesus, we will die in our sin. Repentance and salvation are real for those who believe in Jesus and turn away from sin. Let Wisdom guide us and keep us from the path of sin. 

Proverbs 2:15-17
Whose paths are crooked, and who are devious in their ways; to keep you from an immoral woman; from the seductress with her flattering words, who leaves the companion of her youth, and forgets the covenant of her God. 

Wisdom directs us away from being carnal and following our senses. God’s word creates a broader picture of the problems that sin brings into our lives. Our covenant with God is important, and Jesus died to redeem us from sin. We must endeavor to turn away from the influences of sin and honor Jesus who died for that redemption. 

Proverbs 2:12-14
To keep you from the way of evil and the evil man, from the man who speaks perverse things; from those who leave the paths of uprightness to walk in the ways of darkness. Who finds joy in doing evil and delight in the perversity of evil.

When we have a secure understanding of who we are in Jesus Christ, we will set ourselves apart from a sinner and their lifestyle. Good character will be tested by bad company and pressure to conform to what the bad company is doing, which is why we are to keep away from the evil man. Talking about salvation is one thing, but maintaining a relationship with someone who finds joy in doing evil is not beneficial. 

Proverbs 2:10-12
For (skillful and godly) wisdom will enter your heart and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. Discretion will watch over you, understanding and discernment will guard you.

Wisdom brings us knowledge and discernment to overcome in every situation, whether simple or complex. God knows the answers to problems and the solutions before they come into our lives. When we seek wisdom and allow it to enter our hearts and souls, God can guard and protect us from the adversary. 

Proverbs 2:8-9
He guards the paths of justice; and He preserves the way of His saints. Then you will understand righteousness and justice (in every circumstance) and integrity in every good path. 

Wisdom is a guard of justice. When we choose wisdom, we choose to think in line with God’s commandments. God’s commandments keep evil away from our lives, preserving our way. A path unfettered by sin and led by righteousness will lead us in a good direction.  

Proverbs 2:6-7
For the Lord gives (skillful and godly) wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. He stores away sound wisdom for the righteous (those who are in right standing with Him); He is a shield to those who walk in integrity.

We have a part to play in receiving God’s wisdom. We must engage with the Word and seek wisdom. We must walk before Him in integrity and righteousness. Sin will interfere with the communication lines between God and us. When we value the benefits of God’s wisdom, we will turn away from sin. 

Proverbs 2:3-5
Yes, if you cry out for insight, and lift your voice for understanding; if you seek skillful and godly wisdom as you would silver and search for her as you would hidden treasure. Then you will understand the fear of the Lord and discover the knowledge of God. Wisdom has more value than silver.

Wisdom leads us onto the right path and keeps us from making costly, unnecessary mistakes. God knows and sees our past, present, and future. When we humble ourselves and cry out for insight into our situation so we know how to pray and what decision to make, God will answer and give us the wisdom.

Proverbs 2:1-2
My Son, if you will receive my words and treasure my commandments within you, so that your ear is attentive (skillful and godly) wisdom, and apply your heart to understanding (seeking it conscientiously and striving for it eagerly).

We all have full access to God’s wisdom if we seek and ask for it. When we make the word of God a treasure to be sought after, we will be attentive and listen. The modern world pushes easy distractions through technology, convincing us the good we seek can be found there. When we set a guard on our heart and apply it to understanding wisdom, we will succeed and turn away from empty distractions. 

Philippians 4:8

Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually o these things.

Yes, we have heard it think good things but what if your life, health and happiness depend on your thoughts. What if peace can be shattered in our lives and in our families because we are not thinking Godly thoughts and it leads to ungodly actions. We have choices and we are responsible for closing the gate against negative thoughts. Choose life.

Proverbs 4:23-24

Watch over you heart with all diligence, for from it flow the springs of life. Put away from you a deceitful (lying, misleading) mouth and put devious lips far from you.

Our heart believes what we say! If your word isn’t spoken with integrity than your heart will not trust you. Our authority and speaking the word depends on us having integrity. What we speak matters! Which is why we are to watch over our hearts and keep only living water flowing out of our mouths.