June 5

Proverbs 6–7 offer a loving but urgent warning: guard your heart and your path. These chapters urge us to flee from the snares of temptation, especially the seductive pull of sin that appears attractive but leads to destruction.

“Can a man scoop fire into his lap without his clothes being burned?” (Proverbs 6:27)

Solomon speaks to his son, but the wisdom applies to us all—temptation rarely announces itself as dangerous. It often disguises itself with flattery, ease, or even spiritual-sounding reasoning. That’s why internal vigilance—guarding our heart, as Proverbs 4:23 says—is essential. The call is to walk in wisdom, not just for our safety, but for our intimacy with God.

Psalm 7 shifts the tone but not the message. David cries out for justice, declaring his innocence and asking God to rise up as the righteous judge:  “My shield is God Most High, who saves the upright in heart.” (Psalm 7:10)

Whether we're under attack or wrestling with inward temptation, the Lord is our defender. He sees the heart. He knows what’s true. And He acts on behalf of those who walk in integrity.

Then in Romans 11, we are reminded of God’s overarching plan—a plan that surpasses human understanding. Paul speaks about the mystery of Israel’s rejection and the inclusion of the Gentiles, then reminds us that God is never done writing redemptive stories:  “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable His judgments, and His paths beyond tracing out!” (Romans 11:33)

When we don’t understand what God is doing—whether in our lives or in the world—we can still trust His wisdom. His mercy is vast, His promises are sure, and His plan is perfect, even when hidden.

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