Today’s wisdom is from Proverbs 17:2.
“A servant who deals wisely will rule over a son who acts shamefully and will share in the inheritance among brothers.”
Have you ever looked at someone’s fancy job title or wealth and just assumed they had it all figured out? Well, this proverb is a wake-up call – success isn’t about where you started, it’s about how you move through life.
It says that even a lowly servant can end up being more respected and blessed than a rich person’s reckless child. How? By making smart choices and doing the right thing.
You see, just being born into money or privilege doesn’t make you honorable. True honor comes from your character and actions. A wise servant who works hard and lives with integrity deserves way more props than some heir who just blows through their family fortune acting foolish.
This proverb reminds us not to judge people solely based on their background or social status. We’ve all known that one person who was born with every advantage who still managed to mess it all up through bad decisions.
At the end of the day, influence and leaving a positive legacy isn’t about your starting point in life. It’s about choosing wisdom over stupidity every single day. Make good choices, stay humble, and do the right thing – and you can go farther than anyone thought possible.
I’m Lonnie Davis
And these are thoughts worth thinking.