Day 313 Neighbors and Brothers | Proverbs 27:10-12
Neighbors and Brothers |
10
Never abandon a friend—
either yours or your father’s.
When disaster strikes, you won’t have to ask your brother for assistance.
It’s better to go to a neighbor than to a brother who lives far away.
11
Be wise, my child, and make my heart glad.
Then I will be able to answer my critics.
12
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Verse 10 suggests that while a distant family member might have an obligation to help you in a time of crisis, it’s often better to have close friends who will step up out of genuine friendship rather than duty.
Verse 11 emphasizes that a wise son brings joy and relief to his father. Since wisdom comes from God, a father can feel confident that his son is trusting in God’s guidance.
Verse 12 brings to mind how Jesus wept over Jerusalem, foreseeing the destruction that would come from the Jewish leaders' political rebellion against Rome. About 35 years after Jesus' prophecy, the Romans destroyed Jerusalem completely, fulfilling His warning.
Think about this: Today, we see a growing divide between the very rich and the very poor. Is there something a wise and prudent person can do to help ease this divide? Could this disparity lead to societal collapse or even civil war?
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