I have read articles of why kids join gangs. One article stated that "some children and adolescents are motivated to join a gang for a sense of connection or to define a new sense of who they are. Others are motivated by peer pressure." If a child was taught about wisdom and knew about the word of integrity, then I feel that the child would have something to think about before joining a gang. With wisdom, they are beginning to figure out who they are.
Solomon's father, David, encouraged him to seek wisdom when he was young. Wisdom comes from God, but parents can begin to pass it on to their children. If you have been blessed with children, then it is your responsibility to direct them in the right direction.
James 5:1 says "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without fault and it will be given to him." If no one has shared wisdom with you, then God gives you the opportunity to ask for it. He wants everyone to have wisdom so that they can enjoy their daily walk with Him.
Verses 13 through 19, talks about the wicked and how easily we are led astray. I for one have walked the path of wickedness. A path that gave me heartache. The things we do to be accepted, even though we know it isn't a wise choice.
Verse 23 tells us to guard our heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Seek what will keep you on the right path. When you have goals, direction and commitment to something, then it is so much easier to say "no" to something that is not the best for us.
Once again, what path are you going to take? Are you going down the path of destruction or are you going to choose the path of integrity and seeking wisdom? The choice is yours.
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