Title

Prudently Careful or Simply Careless?

Scripture
A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; the simple pass on and are punished.
(Proverbs 27:12)
Devotional
There is no room for carelessness with the prudent. The prudent are careful; that is, they are full of care. Everything is done purposefully, with counsel and planning. The prudent advance with wisdom and guidance. The simple or foolish on the other hand, are seldom careful. They are careless, that is they could care less about planning and wise counsel. Therefore, they rarely advance. The foolish do not only ignore evil, they simply fail to see it. The reason being is that they are not looking for it. They place their hope in luck or chance. The prudent do not take blind chances, they take calculated risks. They foresee the evil and look toward the good. They are constantly asking questions and receiving instruction. They hide themselves in the security of wisdom and the safety of knowledge. The foolish, on the other hand, could just care less.
Text For The Day
Proverbs 27:12: A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; the simple pass on and are punished.
 
Thought For The Day

 “For want of a nail the shoe was lost; for want of a shoe the horse was lost; and for want of a horse the rider was lost, being overtaken and slain by the enemy; and for want of care about a horseshoe nail.” Attributed to Ben Franklin.

 

Questions To Ponder
 
Morning Study Guide
Defining:  “Prudent”: Those who listen, wait, watch, discern, and seek the truth, will and way of God.
 
Referencing: “The wise in heart will be called prudent,” Proverbs 16:21.
 
Applying: Be a prude: “A woman of great reserve, coyness, affected stiffness of manners and scrupulous nicety,” Noah Webster.