Repetition

Proverbs 4:23 (KJV) Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.

There is a theme in this chapter of Proverbs, which is repeated ad nauseam.  It’s expressed in many different ways.  And it is summarized in the word “keep”.  Some translations use the word “guard”, instead of keep which gets closer to the intent.  This isn’t a matter of sticking something in your pocket, keeping it generally safe and out of the limelight.  This is a matter of setting up a rigorous defense, to keep it from being polluted, diluted or damaged.

Wisdom is precious.  Wisdom is vital.  Wisdom is easily corrupted, and watered down.

So?  Stay alert.  Keep checking to see if the germs are attacking.  If you have a pool, think of how you are constantly checking the chlorine level.  Add chemicals, the word, as needed.  There are no replacements.