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Welcome to Day 2207 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Wisdom Nuggets – Proverbs 9:13-18 – Daily Wisdom  Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2207 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2207 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, I’m genuinely excited to continue our exploration of the profound wisdom found in the book of Proverbs. Today, we’re diving into Proverbs 9:13-18 from the New Living Translation. So, put on your hiking boots, and together, we’ll explore the captivating call of folly in these verses. Pause… In Proverbs 9:13-18, we encounter a stark contrast between the call of wisdom and the seductive call of folly. These verses provide valuable insights into the consequences of our choices and the importance of discernment. Verse 13: “The woman named Folly is brash. She is ignorant and doesn’t know it.” These verses introduce us to the character of Folly. She is described as brash, displaying a reckless and arrogant demeanor. What makes her particularly dangerous is that she is ignorant of her own folly. This ignorance can lead those who heed her call into treacherous territory. Pause… Verse 14-15: “She sits in her doorway on the heights overlooking the city. She calls out to men going by who are minding their own business. ‘Come in with me,’ she urges the simple. To those who lack good judgment, she says...” Folly’s call is not subtle; she positions herself prominently, overlooking the city. She targets unsuspecting passersby who are simply minding their own business. Folly’s invitation is directed toward the simple and those who lack good judgment, exploiting their vulnerability. Pause… Verse 16-17:” ‘Stolen water is refreshing; food eaten in secret tastes the best!’ But little do they know that the dead are there. Her guests are in the depths of the grave.” Folly’s call is laced with deceit. She entices with promises of stolen pleasures, suggesting that secret indulgence is the most satisfying. However, the consequences are dire. Those who heed her call unknowingly tread into the depths of the grave. This imagery serves as a stark warning against the allure of folly. Pause… Verse 18: “The road to hell is paved with good intentions, but the path to wisdom is a well-marked highway.” This verse underscores the peril of following the seductive call of folly. It likens it to a well-paved road that leads to destruction. In contrast, the path to wisdom is described as a well-marked highway, suggesting that wisdom is readily accessible to those who seek it with discernment. Pause… As we reflect on Proverbs 9:13-18, we are reminded of the importance of discernment in our choices and the grave consequences of heeding the call of folly. Pause… Take a moment to consider these questions: How can you cultivate discernment in your life to avoid the seductive call of folly? Have there been moments when you’ve been enticed by promises that turned out to be empty? Remember, wisdom equips us to