09/03/2026
Wise Woman or Foolish Woman?
Proverbs 14:1
“The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.”
Proverbs gives us such a clear contrast between wisdom and foolishness. A wise woman builds. A foolish woman tears down.
That can happen through our words, our attitudes, our choices, and the counsel we choose to receive.
A wise woman is teachable. Proverbs 12:15 says, “The way of a fool is right in his own eyes, but he who heeds counsel is wise.” She does not assume she already knows best. She is willing to listen, receive correction, and let God’s Word change her thinking.
A wise woman also exercises self-control. Proverbs 29:11 says, “A fool vents all his feelings, but a wise man holds them back.” Wisdom means we do not let every feeling control what we say or do.
And ultimately, wisdom begins with our relationship with the Lord.
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom.” — Proverbs 9:10
So the question for us is not simply, “Do I know a lot?” The question is:
Am I allowing God’s Word to shape the way I live?
This week ask yourself:
Am I building or tearing down? Am I teachable? Are my words and choices reflecting wisdom or foolishness?
Our prayer should be, “Lord, make me a woman who fears You, receives Your instruction, and walks in Your wisdom.”
