Proverbs 24:3 says, By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established. So, if you’re going to be a godly husband and dad, you’ll need wisdom and understanding. How do you get those two things? Let’s unpack them both.

#1 Wisdom. By wisdom a house is built… What’s wisdom? Best definition I’ve found? Wisdom is alignment with God’s will. I recently heard a pastor who had served in ministry for over 50 years say, “The world loves knowledge, but is confused…” Wisdom is more than knowing a few facts about a subject. Wisdom is experience and constant aligning of your decisions with God’s will. Wisdom implies knowing His Word. The wise husband/dad is invested in God’s Word—letting Him change your perspective on work, marriage, and how you engage with your kids.

#2 Understanding. …and by understanding it is established. Understanding is the outgrowth of applying wisdom over time. Understanding implies you’ve been there before. This ain’t your first rodeo. Imagine the kid who grows up with a dad who walks around doling out understanding that’s not found in this world. Seems like a nice, study, and secure way to grow up, huh. The storms and stress of this world don’t break you down. Your kids grow up with a godly peace and safety because you live with it—not because you’re so strong—but because you walk with the One who invented strength.

What Does It Mean to Walk with God?: In a world that celebrates hustle and noise, walking with God is about steady obedience, quiet strength, and deep trust. Explore the life of Enoch—one of the Bible’s most mysterious yet profound figures—to reveal what it looks like to walk faithfully with the Lord each day. Through five key lessons, dads will uncover how spiritual consistency—not perfection—is what God desires. It’s an invitation to slow down, lean in, and lead your family from a place of closeness with Christ.

By Wisdom a House is Built: Wisdom is one of the most talked about and heavily emphasized topics in Scripture. But what is it? While there are many aspects to a good definition of wisdom, we believe one of simplest and most concise ways to think about it is this: wisdom equals alignment with God’s will. As you search for wisdom, the only place to start is with a firm foundation on God’s Word. In today’s episode, we look at the ways Scripture personifies Wisdom, what it means to build your life on the Rock, and how all of this applies to being a godly dad.

Albert Einstein: “Any fool can know. The point is to understand.”

Renovation on repeat. If you’ve ever built a home, you know it’ll eventually need some fixing up. Renovation is a repeat process. Building a home on wisdom and understanding isn’t a one-time event, but a continual learning and growing process—always aligning yourself with God’s Word. It’s also something that can start now.

Ask yourself: Are you leading with wisdom? Is your life aligned with His Word? Start today by asking God for wisdom, seeking Him in His Word. Not sure where to begin? Read the Proverb chapter for today’s date. Example: if you’re reading this on April 21, read Proverbs 21.

Kent Evans
Author of Don’t Bench Yourself, co-founder of Manhood Journey

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