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Welcome to Day 2380 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Wisdom Nuggets \u2013 Ecclesiastes 7:23-29\xa0Daily Wisdom Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2380 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2380 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\u2019s Wisdom Nugget, I will guide you through the vast landscapes of biblical wisdom. Today, we will delve into Ecclesiastes 7:23-29 from the New Living Translation. These verses provide a profound exploration of wisdom, human nature, and the pursuit of understanding. Let\u2019s walk this path together and uncover the timeless truths that Solomon shares with us. Ecclesiastes 7:23-29 (NLT): 23 I have always tried my best to let wisdom guide my thoughts and actions. I said to myself, \u201cI am determined to be wise.\u201d But it didn\u2019t work. 24 Wisdom is always distant and difficult to find. 25 I searched everywhere, determined to find wisdom and to understand the reason for things. I was determined to prove to myself that wickedness is stupid and that foolishness is madness. 26 I discovered that a seductive woman is a trap more bitter than death. Her passion is a snare, and her soft hands are chains. Those who are pleasing to God will escape her, but sinners will be caught in her snare. 27 \u201cThis is my conclusion,\u201d says the Teacher. \u201cI discovered this after looking at the matter from every possible angle. 28 Though I have searched repeatedly, I have not found what I was looking for. Only one out of a thousand men is virtuous, but not one woman! 29 But I did find this: God created people to be virtuous, but they have each turned to follow their own downward path.\u201d The Elusiveness of Wisdom: Solomon begins this passage by sharing his personal pursuit of wisdom. In verse 23, he reflects, \u201cI have always tried my best to let wisdom guide my thoughts and actions. I said to myself, \u2018I am determined to be wise.\u2019 But it didn\u2019t work.\u201d Despite his efforts, Solomon finds wisdom elusive. This honest admission underscores a critical truth: the pursuit of wisdom is a lifelong journey, often filled with challenges and setbacks. No matter how determined we are, wisdom is not something we can fully grasp or contain. In verse 24, Solomon emphasizes this further: \u201cWisdom is always distant and difficult to find.\u201d True wisdom often feels just out of reach, perpetually challenging us to keep seeking, learning, and growing. It\u2019s a humbling reminder that wisdom is not a destination but a journey\u2014a path we must continually walk with patience and perseverance. \xa0 \xa0 The Search for Understanding: Solomon\u2019s quest for understanding continues in verse 25: \u201cI searched everywhere, determined to find wisdom and to understand the reason for things. I was determined to prove to myself that wickedness is stupid and that foolishness is madness.\u201d Here, Solomon describes his relentless pursuit to understand life\u2019s deeper truths and the nature of wickedness and foolishness. His determination to uncover