The Book of Proverbs Is Written as a Collection of Wisdom Tid Bits From the Author

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Proverbs 16 is written as separate bits of advice, that are not necessarily a narrative from top to bottom. The word plan several times in those verses,. and it's actually three different hebrew words. And even the two nouns aren't the same exact noun. In verse nine, the heart of man plans his way, but the lord establishes his steps. But what we get wrapped around is these kind of like temporal decisions about, do i buy that thing? Do i go to that place? Do i take that job? We almost think, sometimes, god has a plan for my life. He has a will, and gee, if i moved my family to kansas city

The old cliché tells us that failing to plan means we’re planning to fail. But, as guys, we’ve all experienced those moments when our best-laid plans come crashing to the ground. As we’re streaking toward the finish line, we twist an ankle or stumble on a rock. Truth is, planning for the future is an important part of life—as long as we do it the right way. That’s because our plans only work as they line up with God’s plans. More than anything else, we need His wisdom to navigate the twists and turns of this life. As dads and husbands, we’d do well to remember that often. And leaning into the wisdom of Proverbs 16 is a great place to start!