“Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment.” — Proverbs 4:7 NLT
Welcome to the 9th weekly devotional recap of the year. This week, we wrapped up the month’s teaching on love by seeing the importance of wisdom, preparation, healthy boundaries, and conflict resolution in our relationships.We began the week by learning that a careless approach to relationship choices can lead to heartbreak, sin, and regret, but when we walk circumspectly (Ephesians 5:15-16), we build meaningful relationships that honour God.A believer who chooses friendships or dating partners without discernment risks being influenced by ungodly values. To walk wisely, we must understand the foundation of godly love and let it shape how we love others. Our relationships should be a testimony of God’s love—selfless, pure, and rooted in truth.
On Tuesday, we learnt that building a successful marriage requires intentional learning and preparation (Proverbs 4:7). Never assume you understand marriage without first seeking wisdom from the One who created it. It is important to intentionally study how good marriages are formed and sustained—read books, listen to sermons, learn from godly couples, and, most importantly, rely on God for His help. When we do these, we build marriages that mirror the relationship between Christ and His Church.
Wednesday’s devotional reminded us that the Bible way to deal with sexual temptation has always been to flee (1 Corinthians 6:18). Just as symptoms indicate disease, sinful sexual habits stem from deeper issues—uncontrolled desires and unguarded thoughts. The mind is the battleground where temptation begins (James 1:13-15), and like Jesus, we must renew it with God’s word (Romans 12:2, Matthew 4:1-11). Regardless of past mistakes, God’s grace is sufficient. His word has the power to renew our hearts and strengthen us to walk in purity.
On Thursday, we learnt to set the right boundaries and recognise green lights and red flags in relationships. Scripture warns that bad company corrupts good morals (1 Corinthians 15:33), so you must establish godly boundaries. We must choose relationships that align with God’s design.Green lights include faith, respect, and a shared commitment to purity, while red flags include pressure to compromise, disregard for biblical standards, and ignoring God’s will. You must realise that God’s boundaries are not restrictive but protective; they are not barriers to happiness but safeguards for it. Trust Him to lead you in choosing wisely.
We ended the week and month with Friday’s lesson on handling conflict. One of the devil’s tactics is to sow seeds of discord and take advantage of hurt (2 Corinthians 2:11). Rather than allowing anger to fester, we must seize every opportunity for peace and reconciliation (Matthew 5:9, Proverbs 17:14).Conflict should be approached with love, refusing to see our loved ones as opponents. We must examine our own hearts and always be willing to forgive (Ephesians 4:32). A relationship thrives when both people work as a team, not against each other (Amos 3:3). Remember, the goal is never to win an argument but to build a relationship that reflects God’s love.
As we step into a new month, continue to walk in wisdom, pursue godly relationships, and love as Christ loves.
Happy New Month!
Bible Reading Plan: Numbers 26-29; Acts 11-12:25