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Wisdom (Proverbs 8) – Day 6

Proverbs 8:7

My mouth speaks what is true, for my lips detest wickedness.

The Thought

There is much wickedness that goes on in our world. A lot of it (but certainly not all) has been planned and discussed in conversations behind locked doors. Most of us would never be involved in those plans, but we all know that evil conversations happen. The devil has not given up, and he has many demons working for him.

Lying often begins in primary school where children learn very quickly about things they have not seen at home. There is often a naughty child ready to lead others astray, and influence our children, suggesting things that parents would never agree to. Quickly our children learn to keep secrets and not tell us everything that happens in school.

The writer of proverbs, speaking as a personification of wisdom, is confident that his words are true. The reason he gives for this is because of his hatred of wickedness. His words come from his heart, and his heart has been given to God.

Jesus accused the Pharisees of being children of the Father of lies, saying that they were not capable of hearing the truth that He was telling them (John 8:45).

How many of us can say the same? We will all say that we don’t tell lies, and always speak the truth, but do we? Proverbs 12:22 tells us The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in people who are trustworthy.

Action

Read John 8 today and ask The Lord to help you be honest with yourself and others.

Ask yourself if you always speak the truth, and as you go through your day notice how often what you say is only partly true. Do you tell others you are feeling fine when actually you are fighting a headache, or worrying about a family problem?

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