Sept. 4, 2025

Day 248 Who Are You Learning From? | Proverbs 13:20

Day 248 Who Are You Learning From? | Proverbs 13:20

Send us a text Have you ever considered how profoundly your closest relationships shape your spiritual journey? Today's exploration of Proverbs 13:20 unveils a timeless truth: "Walk with the wise and become wise. Associate with fools and get in trouble." This seemingly simple verse contains life-altering wisdom about the company we keep. We dive deep into how your inner circle silently molds your perspective, habits, and ultimately your future. Like spiritual osmosis, we gradually absorb the...

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Have you ever considered how profoundly your closest relationships shape your spiritual journey? Today's exploration of Proverbs 13:20 unveils a timeless truth: "Walk with the wise and become wise. Associate with fools and get in trouble." This seemingly simple verse contains life-altering wisdom about the company we keep.

We dive deep into how your inner circle silently molds your perspective, habits, and ultimately your future. Like spiritual osmosis, we gradually absorb the values and priorities of those we spend the most time with. This doesn't happen overnight—it's a subtle process that shapes us day by day, conversation by conversation. The wisdom here isn't about judging others but about being intentional with who has the greatest influence in your life.

This isn't a call to isolate yourself from those who don't share your faith. Jesus himself ministered to everyone. Rather, it's about distinguishing between loving all people while recognizing that your inner circle—those few who most deeply influence your thinking and decisions—should be people who strengthen your faith rather than undermine it. Today's message challenges you to evaluate your relationships honestly: Are they drawing you closer to God or pulling you away? Are there people you should invest more time with? Others you might need to create boundaries with? These questions aren't easy, but they're essential for anyone seeking to grow in wisdom and faith.

Take a moment today to reflect on who you're learning from. Consider joining our community at wisdomfortheday.org, where we journey together in applying biblical wisdom to everyday life. Remember, who you walk with determines, in large part, who you become.

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Chapters

00:00 - Welcome & Introduction

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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom, ready to feel inspired.

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Let's get started.

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Today is Day 248.

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Who are you learning from?

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From Proverbs, chapter 13, verse 20 from the New Living Translation?

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Walk with the wise and become wise.

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Associate with fools and get in trouble.

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Who you surround yourself with matters?

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Who you surround yourself with matters.

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If you want to learn the right lessons in life, you need to walk with people who are pursuing God and living wisely.

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The company you keep will shape your perspective, your habits and, ultimately, your future.

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Now, this doesn't mean you can't love and minister to those who are far from God, but your inner circle should be people who build you up in your faith, not tear it down.

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Today, evaluate your closest relationships.

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Are they helping you grow closer to God or pulling you away from him?

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Ask God if there's someone you need to spend more time with or less time with.

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Pray with me, lord.

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Thank you for the people you've placed in my life.

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Help me to choose my closest relationships wisely so I can keep learning and growing in you, in Jesus' precious name, amen.

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Well, that's all for today, but I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you, see ya.