Forsake Is a Choice

(Pro 9:6 KJV)  Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding.

If you read the entire chapter you find two narratives that start out much the same.  In the first, Wisdom is inviting people to dine.  In the second the hostess is the foolish woman.  Which do you choose.  Both make offers.  I think the key is this word “forsake” (5800a).  It is the step in our spiritual lives that everyone wants to leave out.

Part of the marriage vows used to be “forsaking all others”.  I don’t know if it is included any more.  It should be.  The same applies to serving God.  We must be willing to forsake all others.  If we don’t then a divorce is in the works.

So?  Check your priorities.  Make sure you are following Wisdom and not folly.