You lazy fool, look at an ant. Watch it closely; let it teach you a thing or two. Nobody has to tell it what to do. All summer it stores up food; at harvest it stockpiles provisions.  So how long are you going to laze around doing nothing? How long before you get out of bed? A nap here, a nap there, a day off here, a day off there, sit back, take it easy—do you know what comes next? Just this: You can look forward to a dirt-poor life, poverty your permanent houseguest!  (Prov: 6: 6-11-MSG)

 

Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces. (Prov: 13:20-MSG)

 

Lots of people flock around a generous person; everyone's a friend to the philanthropist. When you're down on your luck, even your family avoids you— yes, even your best friends wish you'd get lost. If they see you coming, they look the other way— out of sight, out of mind. Grow a wise heart—you'll do yourself a favor; keep a clear head—you'll find a good life. (Prov: 19:6-8-MSG)

 

 

Consequences- the relation of result to its cause. Something that logically or naturally follows from an action or condition.

 

Decision – the passing of judgment on an issue under consideration.  The act of reaching a conclusion or making up one’s mind.

 

Let me start with a question – How many of us have made a choice, or decision that could not be revised and went through a consequence that you regretted? Think about that for a moment, it could have been something we ate or drank, a place that we went, or a purchase that we made. No matter how big or small it may have been, the end results might have caused us a consequence that was costly whether monetary, physically or emotionally.

 

The book of Proverbs is one that is for wisdom and practical life lessons that should be learned by each of us, it is suggested that Solomon wrote most of it. There may be times and probably will be times when we desire to not consider what could happen or ask for advice before we make our choices. God allowed us to have avail to us everything we need to walk the path he created; we just need to look for our answers.

 

The above scriptures in (Prov: 6 VS: 6-11-MSG) teaches us about the ants, how they prepare for the coming season and it also tells us not to be lazy. We may not think it is necessary to plan properly; however, it is necessary. When we do, we can avoid the pitfalls the enemy thinks he can trip us up and make us fall. Remember, decisions are ofttimes final and if we make up or minds to do anything without consulting the Holy Spirit, that is not wisdom, only our Savior knows what is best for each of us. Our actions can cause a consequence because we do not or will not stop to ask or pray before we make the choice, then the decision.

 

After we encounter the consequences then we cry out to the Lord, when actually we need to consult him on everything. Wise choice and wise decisions are necessary for each of us to fulfill the calling our Lord has put on our life. That is why the above scripture warns us: Become wise by walking with the wise; hang out with fools and watch your life fall to pieces. (Prov: 13:20-MSG)

 

Lots of people flock around a generous person; everyone's a friend to the philanthropist. When you're down on your luck, even your family avoids you— yes, even your best friends wish you'd get lost. If they see you coming, they look the other way— out of sight, out of mind. Grow a wise heart—you'll do yourself a favor; keep a clear head—you'll find a good life. (Prov: 19:6-8-MSG)

 

Our Heavenly Father loves us so much he gave not just his only begotten Son but left us precise instructions to get us through every trial or circumstance life could possibly bring our way, it would be wise for us to follow HIS instructions and deny our ways.