#1304. Proverbs 3:27–30 – Treat others with kindness (10/7/25)

Welcome to this Come to Jesus Daily Devotional where we are continuing in our Wisdom for Life series from Proverbs. 

Today, from Proverbs 3:27-30, we reflect on how wisdom and kindness always go together. 

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In our last devotional on 3:21-26, the emphasis was on the benefits that wisdom gives to us. It gifts us, among many things, safety and good sleep. However, wisdom also benefits others. It gives gifts to us, but through us, it is a gift to others because the wise will be kind. 

God’s wisdom teaches us to do good to those for whom it is due. It teaches us to pay our debtors in a timely fashion rather than procrastinate. Beyond this, wisdom also teaches us not to harm our neighbours. As we can see, wisdom leads to a healthy community.  Much strife is caused through those who refuse to repay their debts, and those who falsely accuse others. Both of these sins are unwise and derive from a failure to ‘fear God’ - to trust in Him. If we don’t have faith in God, or our faith is weak, we can hold onto money out of fear. Likewise, if our faith is weak or missing, we can use deception and accusation to get our way. 

Are you and I wise? Do we fear God and trust Him? Does our relationship with God free us from fear, greed, and attacking others? True wisdom always leads to faith and kindness. 

Let’s pray together 

“Father, I thank you that you know my needs. I can seek you for provision, leading, and protection. Forgive me when I’ve sought security in wealth and attacking others. Today, I commit myself to trusting you, paying my debts, and being kind. Amen.” 

Community Group Notes

1. Notices

It might be good to begin with notices. Please share from this week’s Church News. 

2. Icebreaker

How has God been speaking to you from His Word this week, and how has this helped you? 

3. Worship together

Let’s begin our time together by lifting our eyes and hearts to worship our great God. Perhaps you have readings and songs that you would like to use together. Let’s be open to the gifts that the Spirit wants to give in order to encourage one another.

4. Study and pray together

Balanced Time Allocation - Please ensure a balanced focus on discussion, SIV (Serve, Invest, and Invite), and prayer so that each section is meaningful and fruitful.

Week #5. Proverbs 3:16-35. The God of creation knows about true life and wisdom. 

1. What themes stand out in this week’s section? Identify key ideas and repeated patterns. What is the focus of this section?

2. What promises does God offer, and what warnings does He give? Look for specific encouragements, blessings, or cautions in the text.

3. How does this speak into our lives today? What are the practical ways we could live this out — individually, in our families, in our community?

4. How is God calling you to respond? Consider what this means for your heart, your choices, and your direction.

5. SIV (Serve, Invest, and Invite)

• How might the wisdom in this week's section of Proverbs help us to be a light for Jesus?

• Have you had any recent opportunities to Serve, Invest in, or Invite someone toward Jesus? Let’s encourage one another by sharing testimonies of God at work through us.

  
  

6. Let’s pray together: 

• Let’s pray for one another based on our study, and bring before God any other needs or requests for prayer.

• Pray for one another's SIV opportunities and boldness in following the Spirit's promptings.

• Pray specifically for the 'people of peace' in our lives—asking God to open hearts and provide opportunities to speak life and truth.