Wisdom's Way: A devotional journey through the book of Proverbs

By Eddie Taylor

We all want wisdom and we know the book of Proverbs overflows with it. The issue is we don't know how to harvest it from its pages. This 31-day devotional will teach you how.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lulu.com
• Release date: Jan 14, 2023
• ISBN: 9781387381869

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Wisdom’s Way

A devotional journey through the book of Proverbs

Eddie Taylor

Taylor Ministry Group

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Unless otherwise noted, Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New King James Version (NKJV), © 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.™. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

ISBN: 978-1-387-38186-9

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Proverbs 1:8a (NKJV) My son, hear the instruction of your father…

This book is dedicated to my three sons, Jacob, David, and Jonathan.  You are my magnum opus.  I am both honored and humbled to have been entrusted with the privilege of being your father. May God’s grace and my lifetime pursuit of wisdom provoke you to continue growing in wisdom and understanding.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Wisdom’s Way

Day 1

Proverbs Chapter One

The Way of Pursuit

Day 2

Proverbs Chapter Two

The Obedient Way

Day 3

Proverbs Chapter Three

The Insulated Way

Day 4

Proverbs Chapter Four

The Guarded Way

Day 5

Proverbs Chapter Five

The Attentive Way

Day 6

Proverbs Chapter Six

The Desperate Way

Day 7

Proverbs Chapter Seven

The Treasured Way

Day 8

Proverbs Chapter Eight

The Reasonable Way

Day 9

Proverbs Chapter Nine

The Strong and Secure Way

Day 10

Proverbs Chapter Ten

The Parallel Way

Day 11

Proverbs Chapter Eleven

The Generous Way

Day 12

Proverbs Chapter Twelve

The Spoken Way

Day 13

Proverbs Chapter Thirteen

The Way of Wealth

Day 14

Proverbs Chapter Fourteen

The Way of Contrast

Day 15

Proverbs Chapter Fifteen

The Way of Words

Day 16

Proverbs Chapter Sixteen

The Wholehearted Way

Day 17

Proverbs Chapter Seventeen

The Tested Way

Day 18

Proverbs Chapter Eighteen

The Fool’s Way

Day 19

Proverbs Chapter Nineteen

The Prioritized Way

Day 20

Proverbs Chapter Twenty

The Responsible Way

Day 21

Proverbs Chapter Twenty-one

The Trusted Way

Day 22

Proverbs Chapter Twenty-two

The Way of True Riches

Day 23

Proverbs Chapter Twenty-three

The Truthful Way

Day 24

Proverbs Chapter Twenty-four

The Way of Learning

Day 25

Proverbs Chapter Twenty-five

The Way of Self-Control

Day 26

Proverbs Chapter Twenty-six

Avoid the Fool’s Way

Day 27

Proverbs Chapter Twenty-seven

The Way of Relationship

Day 28

Proverbs Chapter Twenty-eight

The Way of Boldness

Day 29

Proverbs Chapter Twenty-nine

The Prideful Way

Day 30

Proverbs Chapter Thirty

The Way of Wonder

Day 31

Proverbs Chapter Thirty-one

The Way of Honor

Appendix 1: How to start a relationship with God

Appendix 2: How to be baptized with the Holy Spirit

Appendix 3: About Eddie Taylor

Appendix 4: Taylor Ministry Group

Introduction: Wisdom’s Way

Colossians 2:3 (NKJV) in whom (Jesus) are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

The Hebrew concept of wisdom is so much more than just knowing information. It is the art or craft of living well in God’s earth. In the Bible, the first place the word wisdom is used is to describe a craftsman, not an intellectual.

Exodus 28:3 (NKJV) So you shall speak to all who are gifted artisans, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments, to consecrate him, that he may minister to Me as priest.

Two truths must be established in your heart to fuel your lifelong pursuit of wisdom. First, all of God’s wisdom is in you in the person of Jesus.  Intimacy with Him will release the wisdom of God in the fear of the Lord.  Secondly, wisdom must be sought after with wholehearted devotion.

Proverbs 1:5 (NKJV) A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,

We must attain the wisdom that is Jesus. Paul encourages us to pray and ask for the wisdom that flows from intimacy with Jesus.

Ephesians 1:17 (NKJV) that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him,

Start your daily journey on Wisdom’s Way with a prayer.  I recommend praying James 1:5 back to the Father.

James 1:5-6 (NKJV) If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. [6] But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind.

Here's a sample of praying the Bible back to God:

Father God, today I come humbly before You to grow in wisdom and the knowledge of You.  I ask boldly and believe that You will give me wisdom because you promised that You would. I ask in faith in the name of Jesus. Amen

Every day I will give you the entire text of the chapter in the New Kings James Version. Read it! Don’t skip over His word to get to mine.  If you would prefer a different translation, feel free to read in your translation of choice. Read it slowly, listening to the voice of Holy Spirit in your heart.  Next, read the daily devotional entry to get another perspective of the chapter. 

REMEMBER: Just because you see some insights that are different than mine doesn’t mean that either one of us is necessarily wrong – just different. The Scriptures are so deep that no one person could ever plumb the depths of their wisdom. 

I’m excited that you are on this journey in wisdom’s way. As you take time to daily pursue Jesus in the book of Proverbs, I pray that the wisdom of God will flow into you.  I bless you with His presence that will strengthen you in the inner man and make you contagious with His joy and peace!

Day 1

Proverbs Chapter One

Proverbs 1:1-33 (NKJV) The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: [2] To know wisdom and instruction, To perceive the words of understanding, [3] To receive the instruction of wisdom, Justice, judgment, and equity; [4] To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion— [5] A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, [6] To understand a proverb and an enigma, The words of the wise and their riddles. [7] The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. [8] My son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not forsake the law of your mother; [9] For they will be a graceful ornament on your head, And chains about your neck. [10] My son, if sinners entice you, Do not consent. [11] If they say, Come with us, Let us lie in wait to shed blood; Let us lurk secretly for the innocent without cause; [12] Let us swallow them alive like Sheol, And whole, like those who go down to the Pit; [13] We shall find all kinds of precious possessions, We shall fill our houses with spoil; [14] Cast in your lot among us, Let us all have one purse— [15] My son, do not walk in the way with them, Keep your foot from their path; [16] For their feet run to evil, And they make haste to shed blood. [17] Surely, in vain the net is spread In the sight of any bird; [18] But they lie in wait for their own blood, They lurk secretly for their own lives. [19] So are the ways of everyone who is greedy for gain; It takes away the life of its owners. [20] Wisdom calls aloud outside; She raises her voice in the open squares. [21] She cries out in the chief concourses, At the openings of the gates in the city She speaks her words: [22] "How long, you simple ones, will you love simplicity? For scorners delight in their scorning, And fools hate knowledge. [23] Turn at my rebuke; Surely I will pour out my spirit on you; I will