Welcome to Day 2445 of Wisdom-Trek, and thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Wisdom Nuggets – Psalm 18:25-29 Wisdom-Trek Podcast Script - Day 2445 Welcome to Wisdom-Trek with Gramps! I am Guthrie Chamberlain, and we are on Day 2445 of our Trek. The Purpose of Wisdom-Trek is to create a legacy of wisdom, to seek out discernment and insights, and to boldly grow where few have chosen to grow before. In today’s Wisdom Nugget, I will guide you through the vast landscapes of biblical wisdom. I’m excited to be on this journey with you today as we continue to explore the profound truths of God’s Word. In our last episode, we walked through Psalm 18:16-24, where David reflected on God’s deliverance, his own righteousness, and the rewards that come from living a life aligned with God’s will. Today, we’ll dive into Psalm 18:25-29 from the New Living Translation. In these verses, David shifts his focus to God’s character and the way He interacts with people based on their hearts and actions. These verses are rich with insight into the nature of God’s justice and the encouragement that comes from walking in His light. So, let’s lace up our hiking boots and set out on today’s trek, as we uncover the wisdom and guidance in Psalm 18:25-29. Psalm 18:25-29 (NLT): 25 To the faithful you show yourself faithful; to those with integrity you show integrity. 26 To the pure you show yourself pure, but to the crooked you show yourself shrewd. 27 You rescue the humble, but you humiliate the proud. 28 You light a lamp for me. The Lord, my God, lights up my darkness. 29 In your strength I can crush an army; with my God I can scale any wall. God’s Reciprocity: Let’s start with verses 25 and 26: “To the faithful you show yourself faithful; to those with integrity you show integrity. To the pure you show yourself pure, but to the crooked you show yourself shrewd.” These verses highlight a principle about God’s interaction with humanity: reciprocity. David observes that God’s dealings with people are often a reflection of their own character and behavior. To those who are faithful, God reveals His faithfulness. To those who live with integrity, God responds with integrity. And to the pure, God shows Himself pure. This isn’t to suggest that God’s character changes based on human behavior—God is unchanging in His holiness, righteousness, and love. Instead, David emphasizes that the condition of our hearts often influences our experience of God. If we approach God with sincerity, faithfulness, and purity, we’ll experience His attributes in a way that aligns with those qualities. But what about the crooked? David says, “To the crooked you show yourself shrewd.” Here, the word “shrewd” implies that God deals with the deceitful and wicked in a way that matches their cunning. God’s justice ensures that those who live dishonestly or with malicious intent will eventually face the consequences of their actions. In other words, God is not fooled by those who try to manipulate or deceive—He meets them on their own terms, with divine wisdom and justice. This principle reminds us that how we live our lives profoundly impacts our relationship with God. If we seek Him with a heart full of faith and integrity, we will find Him to
