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Jennifer Paz

Jan 14 • General discussion

Hold Onto His Wisdom 🔑📖✨

Devotional: “Don’t Forget What God Taught You”

Proverbs 3:1–2 (MSG)

“Good friend, don’t forget all I’ve taught you;

follow my instructions to the letter.

They’ll lead you to a long and fulfilling life.”

There’s something powerful about how God calls us “good friend.” That’s not a distant God talking—this is a loving Father speaking with closeness, patience, and care.

Proverbs 3 reminds us that wisdom isn’t just something we hear—it’s something we’re meant to hold onto and live out. God isn’t trying to control you—He’s trying to protect you. His instructions aren’t meant to limit your joy… they’re meant to lead you into it.

And the promise is simple but deep:

When we remember what God taught us and we choose to walk it out, it produces a life that isn’t just long… but full.

Not just surviving… but fulfilling.

Not just busy… but blessed.

Sometimes we’re looking for the next breakthrough, the next open door, or the next big miracle—when God is saying:

“Hold onto what I already told you.”

Because often, the key isn’t new information… it’s faithful obedience to what we already know is right.

Reflection Question

What is one instruction from God you already know, but need to start practicing more consistently this week?

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Prayer

Father God, thank You for speaking to me like a friend and loving me enough to guide my steps. Help me not to forget what You’ve taught me. Give me the strength to follow Your wisdom with consistency, even when I don’t feel like it or when it’s not easy. I don’t want to just live a long life—I want to live a fulfilling life that honors You. Shape my heart, steady my mind, and lead me in Your path. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

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Deeper Context (Proverbs 3:1–2)

1) What Book is This?

Proverbs is part of the Bible’s Wisdom Literature (along with Job, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon). It’s written mostly by King Solomon and is designed to teach daily, practical wisdom—how to live skillfully in a way that honors God.

2) Who is Solomon Talking To?

Proverbs often reads like a father speaking to a son—a mentor shaping a young person’s life.

So when it says “My son…” (NKJV/ESV) or “Good friend…” (MSG), it’s communicating a personal relationship, not just religious rules.

This is life coaching from a godly source—instruction meant to protect the heart and shape the future.

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Commentary Breakdown (Verse by Verse)

“Don’t forget all I’ve taught you…”

This isn’t just about memory—it’s about loyalty to wisdom.

In Bible commentary terms, “forget” often means:

to ignore

to drift

to treat lightly