Life is not always as it seems, and appearances can be deceiving. The Bible teaches that we need prudence to see life's circumstances for what they are, not what they merely appear to be. Prudence refers to the character quality of being able to see and understand a situation, a person, or a potential threat for what it is, and not blindly fall into an invisible trap. Without prudence, we can be fooled by our conscience, others, success, emotions, the delay of consequences, and the opinions of others, leading to trouble and ruin.
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