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A Wise Builder Bible in a Year: 2 Chronicles 28–29 John 17 The wise woman builds her house, but with her own hands the foolish one tears hers down. Proverbs 14:1 Today's Scripture & Insight: Proverbs 14:1–3, 26–27, 33 Sojourner Truth, whose birth name was Isabella Baumfree, was born a slave in 1797 in Esopus, New York. Though nearly all her were sold as slaves, she escaped to freedom in 1826 with one and lived with a family who paid the money for her freedom. Instead of allowing an unjust system to keep her family apart, she took legal action to regain her small Peter—an amazing feat for an African American woman in that day. Knowing she couldn’t raise her without God’s help, she became a believer in Christ and later changed her name to Sojourner Truth to show that her life was built on the foundation of God’s truth. King Solomon, the writer of Proverbs 14, declares, “The wise woman builds her house” (v. 1). In contrast, one without wisdom “tears hers down.” This building metaphor shows the wisdom God provides to those willing to listen. How does one build a house with wisdom? By saying “only what is helpful for building others up” (Ephesians 4:29; see also 1 Thessalonians 5:11). How does one tear down? Proverbs 14 gives the answer: “A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride” (v. 3). Sojourner had a “secure fortress” (v. 26) in a turbulent time, thanks to the wisdom of God. You may never have to rescue your from an injustice. But you can build your house on the same foundation Sojourner did—the wisdom of God. Reflect & Pray What foundation is your house established upon? How will you build your house this week? Father, I need Your wisdom to build a lasting legacy for Your glory. 
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Proverbs 14, declares, “The wise woman builds her house” (v. 1). In contrast, one without wisdom “tears hers down.” “A fool’s mouth lashes out with pride” We must watch what we say, not only to our friends, but to everyone. A fool tears down not only her own house and reputation, but puts the whole Christian village in jeopardy. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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