Apply For A "Grant"!!

Greeting Students of Wisdom!
Thank you for joining me today! I pray that you have an awesome day...

Our bold print will start in verse 7, NLTse and Amplified versions; but we will look at a few other related verses, ok?

Proverbs 7:7
"I saw some naive young men, and one in particular who lacked common sense" (NLTse)

Proverbs 7:8
"And among the simple (empty-headed and emptyhearted) ones, I perceived among the youths a young man void of good sense" (AMP)

If you read the whole chapter, it instructs young men about avoiding the temptation of the immoral woman. In earlier posts, we discussed that this warning instructs us all to resist all kinds of temptation in our lives!!

I chose verse 7, because the verse singled out one young man "devoid (or lacking) common sense" and because of that void he fell for the temptation. In verses 1-4 of this chapter we are instructed to "guard the commands [of Proverbs], to tie them around your finger as a reminder ["store them" as we have discussed], and write them "deep into your heart". This addresses the "empty-headed and empty-hearted" condition described in the Amplified version.

In essence, this verse is teaching us that because of his lack of common sense, the young man fell for the temptation. Therefore, if he had common sense - HE would be able to resist the temptation!!! What do you mean, Coach? Read this:

Proverbs 2:6-9 (NLTse)
6 For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7 He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.
8 He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him.
9 Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go.

I think you know what to ask God for now, right? So, make THAT choice right now and EVERYDAY!