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Welcome to Day 2343 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Wisdom Nuggets \u2013 Proverbs 30:1-9\xa0Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2343 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2343 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 will guide you through the vast landscapes of biblical wisdom. Today, we\u2019ll be exploring Proverbs 30:1-9 from the New Living Translation. In these verses, we\u2019ll uncover insights into the pursuit of wisdom, the dangers of arrogance, and the importance of relying on God\u2019s Word for guidance. So, let\u2019s not delay any further. Let\u2019s dive into the wisdom of Proverbs. Verses 1-3: \u201cThe sayings of Agur, son of Jakeh, contain this message. I am weary, O God; I am weary and worn out, O God. I am too stupid to be human, and I lack common sense. I have not mastered human wisdom, nor do I know the Holy One.\u201d These verses express Agur\u2019s humility and recognition of his limitations in understanding. How can we understand the importance of humility in seeking wisdom? Like Agur, recognize the importance of humility in the pursuit of wisdom. Humility acknowledges our limitations and dependence on God for understanding. Embrace a posture of humility before God, acknowledging our need for His guidance and wisdom. Seek wisdom not from human sources alone but also from God\u2019s Word, which is the ultimate source of wisdom and understanding. Recognize that true wisdom comes from acknowledging our limitations and seeking God\u2019s guidance in all aspects of life. Now, let\u2019s explore verses 4-5. \u201cWho but God goes up to heaven and comes back down? Who holds the wind in his fists? Who wraps up the oceans in his cloak? Who has created the whole wide world? What is his name\u2014and his son\u2019s name? Tell me if you know!\u201d These verses highlight the greatness and sovereignty of God. How can we understand the greatness and sovereignty of God in relation to our pursuit of wisdom? Reflect on the greatness and sovereignty of God, who holds the entire universe in His hands. Recognize that God alone has the power and authority to govern the heavens and the earth. Acknowledge God\u2019s role as the Creator and Sustainer of all things, including the laws that govern the natural world. Trust in God\u2019s wisdom and guidance, knowing that He alone has the answers to life\u2019s most profound questions. Seek to know God more intimately, through His Word and His Son, Jesus Christ, who reveals the fullness of God\u2019s wisdom and love. And finally, let\u2019s turn our attention to verses 6-9. \u201cEvery word of God proves true. He is a shield to all who come to him for protection. Do not add to his words, or he may rebuke you and expose you as a liar. O God, I beg two favors from you; let me have them before I die. First, help me never to tell a lie. Second, give me neither poverty nor riches! Give me just enough to satisfy my needs.\u201d These verses emphasize God\u2019s Word\u2019s trustworthiness and contentment\u2019s importance. How can we understand God\u2019s Word\u2019s trustworthiness and contentment\u2019s significance? Trust in the reliability and truthfulness of God\u2019s Word, which serves as a shield and protection for those who seek refuge...