Proverbs 3:1–12; Proverbs 15:1–4
Read the passage slowly. Notice what draws your attention before moving to the reflection.
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Wisdom grows through teachability. Proverbs often asks us to consider the direction of our habits: the words we choose, the counsel we receive, and the care we give. These sayings guide wise living; they should not be treated as guarantees that faithful people will never face hardship.
Questions for reflection
- Which habit does this reading invite you to examine?
- Who offers wise and kind counsel in your life?
- What might a gentle response look like in a difficult conversation?
A practice for the week
Choose one conversation this week in which you will pause before responding. Reflect afterward on what changed.
A simple prayer
Jesus, help me listen with an open heart. Give me patience for what I do not yet understand, and courage to live out what I receive. Amen.
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