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Welcome to Day 2170 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Wisdom Nuggets – Proverbs 2:12-22 – Daily Wisdom  Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2169 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2169 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of Wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before.   In today’s Wisdom Nugget, we explore the wisdom of the ages in the Book of Proverbs. Today, we’re diving into Proverbs 2:12-22 from the New Living Translation. This passage sheds light on the importance of wisdom in guarding us against evil influences and guiding us toward a life of righteousness. So, let’s embark on this quest for wisdom together!   Proverbs 2:12-15 reads: “Wisdom will save you from evil people, from those whose words are twisted. These men turn from the right way to walk down dark paths. They take pleasure in doing wrong, and they enjoy the twisted ways of evil. Their actions are crooked, and their ways are wrong.” In these verses, we gain insight into how wisdom acts as a shield against the deceitful and wicked ways of the world. The passage begins by acknowledging that wisdom is not just a theoretical concept but a practical and powerful tool that can save us from falling into the traps of evil people. With their twisted words and dark paths, these individuals seek to lead others astray from the right way. They take pleasure in wrongdoing and embrace the twisted ways of evil. Their actions are crooked, and their methods are wrong. As we move further into the passage, verses 16-19, we see the consequences of succumbing to the allure of wickedness. Proverbs 2:16-19 says: “Wisdom will save you from the immoral woman, from the seductive words of the promiscuous woman. She has abandoned her husband and ignores the covenant she made before God. Entering her house leads to death; it is the road to the grave. The man who visits her is doomed. He will never reach the paths of life.” Here, the focus shifts to the dangers of immorality and the seductive lure of forbidden relationships. The passage uses the imagery of a seductive woman who has abandoned her commitments and disregarded her covenant with God. Entering into such immoral relationships leads to spiritual death and destruction. This is a powerful warning against the temptation to indulge in sinful desires that may offer fleeting pleasure but ultimately lead to a path of ruin and despair. As we come to the final verses of the passage, 20-22, we find assurance for those who choose to walk in the way of wisdom. Proverbs 2:20-22 proclaims: “So you will follow the ways of good people and keep to the paths of the righteous. For only the godly will live in the land, and those with integrity will remain in it. But the wicked will be removed from the land, and the treacherous will be uprooted.” Here, the passage highlights the beautiful outcome of embracing wisdom and living a life of righteousness. Choosing to walk in the ways of wisdom means aligning ourselves with good people and following the paths of the righteous. It’s a life of integrity that brings stability and peace. On the other hand, those who persist in wickedness and deceit will...