Prudence

Proverbs 19:14 

House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: 

and a prudent wife is from the LORD.

The challenge of prudence.

pru·dent  adj.

          1. Wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense.

          2. Careful in regard to one's own interests; provident.

          3. Careful about one's conduct; circumspect.

I want to be a prudent wife.

As I meditated on this verse,

some of the verses surrounding the verse

were a challenge to me.

Proverbs 18:15 

The heart of the prudent getteth knowledge; 

and the ear of the wise seeketh knowledge.

If I am going to be prudent,

I need not fear knowledge.

In fact, I need to be ever learning ... seeking truth.

Proverbs 19:11 

The discretion of a man deferreth his anger; 

and it is his glory to pass over a transgression.

In this verse, "discretion" is from the same Hebrew root as "prudent" in verse 19:14.

If I am going to be prudent,

I need to practice self control.

I need to be willing to be selfless ...

to forgive and forget.

Proverbs 19:15 

Slothfulness casteth into a deep sleep; 

and an idle soul shall suffer hunger.

Though not specifically mentioning prudence,

this verse reminds me of one aspect of prudence.

A prudent wife is diligent, not lazy.

Plenty to think about ...