Day 17: Keep Wisdom as Your Sister

Day 17: Keep Wisdom as Your Sister

Scripture Reading: Proverbs 7:1–5

Key Verse: “Love wisdom like a sister; make insight a beloved member of your family.” — Proverbs 7:4 (NLT)

Reflection

What’s the best way to avoid temptation? Solomon answers with a surprising metaphor: keep wisdom as your sister and insight as your closest companion. This imagery emphasizes the importance of a relationship with wisdom—one that’s as familiar and constant as family.

Solomon’s words are personal and tender. He urges us to treasure God’s commands and write them on the tablet of our hearts (v. 3). This isn’t just about knowing what’s right; it’s about allowing wisdom to shape our desires, thoughts, and decisions. Leaders, especially, need this kind of heart-level commitment to wisdom. Without it, we risk being swayed by momentary passions or deceptive influences.

By calling wisdom a “sister,” Solomon reminds us that wisdom isn’t a tool we use occasionally; it’s a constant presence that provides counsel, protection, and encouragement. For leaders, this means wisdom isn’t just something we consult in times of crisis—it’s a trusted companion that shapes our everyday decisions and relationships.

The passage also warns us about the alternative: without wisdom, we’re vulnerable to temptation. The adulteress described here symbolizes all forms of sin and distraction that seek to lure us away from God’s path. But when wisdom is close, she serves as our guard, shielding us from the seduction of folly.

Keeping wisdom as your sister means cultivating an intimate relationship with God’s truth. It means treasuring His Word, seeking His guidance, and allowing His wisdom to direct every area of life and leadership.

Word Study: Sister (אָחוֹת, achot)

The Hebrew word achot literally means “sister” and is used here to describe a close, familial bond. In this context, it emphasizes a relationship that is protective, familiar, and constant.

For leaders, achot serves as a reminder to treat wisdom as a trusted and cherished companion. Like a sister who provides counsel and care, wisdom offers guidance and protection when we remain close to her.

Challenge

Reflect on your relationship with wisdom.

1. Are you treating God’s Word and truth as a constant companion, or have you kept them at a distance?

2. How can you deepen your commitment to wisdom this week?

Write down one practical way to keep wisdom close, whether by memorizing Scripture, seeking counsel from a trusted mentor, or dedicating time to prayer and reflection.

Leadership in Action

Think about a leadership challenge or decision you’re facing.

• How can treating wisdom as a close companion help you navigate this situation?

• What steps can you take to ensure that wisdom—not pressure or emotion—guides your response?

Choose one decision or area of leadership where you need to draw closer to wisdom. Take action this week to align your choices with God’s truth, seeking His guidance and reflecting His character.

Prayer

Lord, thank You for the gift of wisdom and the invitation to treat her as a constant companion. Teach me to treasure Your Word and to seek Your guidance in every decision. Guard my heart from distractions and temptations, and help me to lead with integrity and discernment. May Your wisdom shape my thoughts, desires, and actions, reflecting Your truth in all I do. Amen.