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True Security You Can't Even See

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In what specific areas of life do you need to feel more secure? How might your spouse help meet those needs?

Keep sound wisdom and discretion. . . . Then you will walk safely in your way. Proverbs 3:21-23

Wisdom leads to security? Sounds a little strange. You can't touch, count, or even see wisdom. How could it possibly bring security? It works this way: God knows that as we seek His wisdom and place our trust in what He values, we'll walk on secure ground.

We've known couples who look to the num­ber of bedrooms and bathrooms in their home as a testimony of security. They have been deceived into thinking that security comes from possessions and social status. But God tells us that's not great wisdom: Let not a rich man boast in his riches. Let not a strong man boast in his chariots. But let him who boasts, boast that he understands and knows God (see Jeremiah 9:23-24). God wants us to real­ize that riches and possessions fade away, but that He can provide true safety from harm.

Teresa and I know couples who have relied on their "immunity" against divorce because of their sexual passions, great connection, or attractiveness. They have been deceived into thinking that security comes from physical attraction or appearance. But God's wis­dom says, "Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting" (Proverbs 31:30). God wants us to realize that beauty and human passions will fade, but He can provide unfailing love.

The first chapter of Proverbs reminds us that the voice of wisdom calls out to us. She has an incredible promise for us: "The waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them; but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm" (verses 32-33).

In what specific areas of life do you need to feel more secure? How might your spouse help meet those needs?

God, thank You for Your offer of wisdom and the security it provides. Keep me from being simpleminded and complacent so that I may live in safety.

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