That Thy Lips May Keep Knowledge
“My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.”(Proverbs 5:1-2 KJV)
Are we paying attention to the wisdom of our elders? Our parents, grandparents and older people in general have more life experiences than we do, at least in many ways. While age and experience by themselves do not impart wisdom to the spiritually ignorant, they are crucial in the growth of wisdom in the one who is a student of God’s word. Those who have been faithful, growing Christians for many years likely have developed a great understanding of God and His will simply because they have lived it! Pay attention to their wisdom. Seek their advice and heed it! Solomon’s son Rehoboam failed to do this in his life after he became king. He was imprudent in ignoring the sagacious advice of his father’s ministers, following instead, the foolish advice given by his youthful friends and peers. Read 1 Kings 12:1-15
Read also: 1 Timothy 5:1-2; Philippians 3:17