Proverbs - Prudence and Knowledge

Proverbs 13:16

 Every prudent man dealeth with knowledge: but a fool layeth open his folly.

The book of Proverbs refers to a good wife as a prudent wife.  Any time we see this description we ought to take heed to it and what the Lord considers as prudent.  Here we see that prudence is associated with a person who conducts themselves with knowledge.  This knowledge is that which one knows to be true and not conjecture or feelings.  A prudent woman is one that doesn’t jump to conclusions or fills in the blanks based upon her own mood or reaction to a given situation.  We must be women who are able to deal with our husbands, children, co-workers, finances and other relationships with knowledge.  We know the balance in our accounts and what financial obligations are in the near future.  We know a person’s track record and their general intentions in matters.  We gain understanding about a conflict or a child’s lack of responsibility in order to deal with the situation with knowledge.  We ask questions and hope for the best before labeling someone or handing out consequences to our children that might be too harsh or too lenient depending on the lack of knowledge.  A foolish woman just lays out her folly.  She speaks rashly and all she feels.  She pours out all of her ideas and assumptions without any regard for understanding and knowledge.  A foolish woman tears down her home.  Lord, help us.  Send us knowledge that will help us deal with things in a way that honors you and produces the decisions you want for our lives.