PRACTICING DISCRETION

Proverbs 3:21-22

Wisdom and Discretion

Proverbs 3:21 -- My son, let them not vanish from your sight ; Keep sound wisdom and discretion….

The Modern Meaning of Discretion

Demonic re-application.

“What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas….”

Word usually used negatively

Psalm 21:11 -- Though they intended evil against You And devised a plot, They will not succeed

Discretion as a positive trait

Proverbs 1:4 -- To give prudence to the naive, To the youth knowledge and discretion….

Coupled with WISDOM

Proverbs 2:11

Discretion will guard you, Understanding will watch over you….

Basic meaning:

A plan or scheme of action.

Scripture illuminating concept 1 Timothy 2:9 --

Likewise, I want women to adorn themselves with proper clothing, modestly and discreetly, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly garments…

Reverent Behavior

Hebrews 12:28 -- Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an acceptable service with reverence and awe…

Living Life Preventatively

Matthew 7:6 -- "Do not give what is holy to dogs, and do not throw your pearls before swine, or they will trample them under their feet, and turn and tear you to pieces.

Colossians 4:5

Conduct yourselves with wisdom toward outsiders , making the most of the opportunity.

The Fable of the Goat and Fox

Learning Discretion and Prudence

Proverbs 2:1-6 -- My son, if you will receive my words And treasure my commandments within you, Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your heart to understanding ; For if you cry for discernment, Lift your voice for understanding ; If you seek her as silver And search for her as for hidden treasures ; Then you will discern the fear of the LORD And discover the knowledge of God. For the LORD gives wisdom ; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.

Proverbs 3:22

So they will be life to your soul And adornment to your neck.