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Welcome to Day 2187 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Wisdom Nuggets \u2013 Proverbs 6:1-11\xa0\u2013 Daily Wisdom \xa0Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2187 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2187 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. \xa0 In today\u2019s Wisdom Nugget, I\u2019m thrilled to guide you through the profound landscapes of wisdom found in the book of Proverbs. Today, we\u2019re setting our compass toward Proverbs chapter 6:1-11 from the New Living Translation. So, lace up your boots and embark on this insightful journey together. \xa0 Pause\u2026 As we venture into Proverbs 6:1-11, we encounter a powerful message about the importance of diligence, responsibility, and the consequences of laziness. Verse 1-3: \u201cMy child, if you have put up security for a friend\u2019s debt or agreed to guarantee the debt of a stranger\u2014 if you have trapped yourself by your agreement and are caught by what you said\u2014 follow my advice and save yourself, for you have placed yourself at your friend\u2019s mercy. Now swallow your pride; go and beg to have your name erased.\u201d These verses offer a cautionary tale about the dangers of financial entanglements and the importance of considering the consequences of our commitments. The imagery of being trapped by our own words reminds us to exercise prudence and responsibility regarding financial decisions. Pause\u2026 Verse 4-5: \u201cDon\u2019t put it off; do it now! Don\u2019t rest until you do. Save yourself like a gazelle escaping from a hunter, like a bird fleeing from a net.\u201d These verses emphasize the urgency of taking action. Just as a gazelle or a bird swiftly escapes from danger, we are called to address our responsibilities promptly. Delaying or procrastinating can lead to being trapped in unfavorable circumstances. Pause\u2026 Verse 6-11: \u201cTake a lesson from the ants, you lazybones. Learn from their ways and become wise! Though they have no prince or governor or ruler to make them work, they labor hard all summer, gathering food for the winter. But you, lazybones, how long will you sleep? When will you wake up? A little extra sleep, a little more slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest\u2014 then poverty will pounce on you like a bandit; scarcity will attack you like an armed robber.\u201d These verses use the example of ants to illustrate the value of diligence and hard work. Despite their lack of oversight, ants are industrious and forward-thinking, preparing for the future. The writer contrasts this with the danger of laziness, which leads to poverty and scarcity. It\u2019s a reminder that diligence and responsible effort lead to abundance, while neglect leads to deprivation. Pause\u2026 As we conclude our exploration of Proverbs 6:1-11, let\u2019s reflect on the wisdom of being diligent and responsible in our actions. Just as ants diligently prepare for the future, we are called to approach our responsibilities with the same level of commitment. Pause\u2026 I hope these verses have shed light on the importance of diligence and responsibility in our trek of life. As we continue our journey through the vast landscapes of