NOVEMBER 7 - Stick With Wisdom
3-Year-Bible Reading: Proverbs 27:10–11; Deuteronomy 11–12
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“Do not forsake your friend and your father's friend, and do not go to your brother's house in the day of your calamity. Better is a neighbor who is near than a brother who is far away. Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad, that I may answer him who reproaches me.” —Proverbs 27:10–11
“You shall therefore lay up these words of mine in your heart and in your soul… You shall teach them to your children, talking of them when you are sitting in your house, and when you are walking by the way…” —Deuteronomy 11:18–19
“You shall not do according to all that we are doing here today, everyone doing whatever is right in his own eyes…” —Deuteronomy 12:8
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Life throws choices at us constantly—who to trust, what to believe, and how to live. As a teen, the pressure to figure it all out can feel overwhelming. Friends come and go, social media sends all kinds of mixed messages, and the world around us often says, “Just do what feels right.” But in Deuteronomy 11 and 12, God’s people were reminded to follow His way—not just whatever seemed good in the moment.
And in Proverbs 27, we’re challenged to make wise choices that reflect well on those who’ve invested in us. God’s Word is clear: lasting peace and purpose come from sticking with Him and walking in wisdom, even when the world pulls in other directions.
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THINK ABOUT IT
1. Wise friends matter: Proverbs says not to abandon the friendships that have stood the test of time. Who are the people in your life that point you toward God and wise decisions?
2. Truth takes root: Deuteronomy reminds us to plant God's words deep in our hearts. Are you spending time in His Word regularly, or are you relying on feelings and trends to guide your choices?
3. Feelings vs. faith: When culture says, “Just do what’s right for you,” it can sound freeing—but it often leads to confusion. How can you stay grounded in God’s truth instead of following the crowd?
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BOTTOM LINE
God calls us to live wisely—not by chasing what feels right in the moment, but by sticking close to His Word and choosing faith-filled friendships and habits that help us grow.
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PRAYER
Heavenly Father, thank You for giving us Your Word to lead us in truth. Help me to hold tightly to what You say, even when it’s hard or unpopular. Give me wisdom to choose friends and habits that build me up in faith. Teach me to live not by what feels right, but by what is right in Your eyes. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.