30 Day Challenge: A Walk Through ProverbsНамуна

Day Thirteen 

Read Proverbs 13

In Proverbs 13, again we see a contrast between those who are wise and those who are deemed foolish. In verse 20 we see that “whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” Notice that when you walk with the wise, you become wise, but what does it say about those who are friends with fools? They don’t become foolish—they suffer harm. That’s a big difference! And while it may sound harsh, we are given this warning to help us make wise choices. 

Reflect 

I’m sure you’ve seen many patterns throughout the book of Proverbs so far. What are some of the themes/ words that came up again in this chapter?

(When things are repeated in the Bible, it means they are important enough to say again! We need to pay attention to these verses.) 

Engage 

What do you think it means to walk with the wise? 

Why do you think someone who walks with the foolish would suffer harm? 

Does anything surprise you in this passage? If so, what?

An Extra Mile

What are more of the differences between the wise and the foolish? Do you see any characteristics of either the wise or the foolish in yourself?