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Proverbs 3:2 ยท KJV

"For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee."

King James Version

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Passage Context

1My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:
2For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.
3Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart:
4So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man.

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Devotional Reflection

GratitudeHopeCompassionAwe

People who are older are not respected as much in Western cultures as they used to be or as they are in other cultures. The Bible tells us over and over again that we MUST honor godly people and those who have gone before us. Whether the father in this passage is the real father of the person being taught or the teacher of this student looking for wisdom, the idea is the same. We can learn a lot from those who have been serving God for a long time and have shown themselves to be wise and trustworthy.

Prayer

Thank you, loving God and all-powerful Father, for the wise people in my life who have taught me about You and Your ways. Please let them know how much I appreciate the time and love they have put into me, and use me to do the same for the people who come after me.

Reflection Questions

1

How do you define peace in your life?

2

What does a long life mean to you in terms of quality?

3

When have you felt a sense of peace through wise decisions?

Life Application

health

Prioritize activities that promote your physical and mental well-being.

relationships

Cultivate peaceful relationships by practicing forgiveness and understanding.

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