Proverbs 3:25

The book of Proverbs gives us insights into so many different areas of life. The book gives us instruction on how to live our lives for God. Here is a proverb that gives us insight about added benefits of wisdom:

Proverbs 3:25 (ESV)

Do not be afraid of sudden terror

or of the ruin of the wicked, when it comes,

Having true wisdom has so many added benefits. If you read this chapter you can't help but see the benefits of having wisdom dwell within you through the power of Christ. One of those benefits is knowing that God is in complete control and has all things in His plan, working together for His plan.  As a result Solomon tells us that we don't have to be afraid of "sudden fear." We don't have to live as though fear will have rule for us. Solomon uses the second line to explain the type of fear he is talking about in the first line. The specific fear he uses to demonstrate what he is talking about is the "onslaught of wickedness." We don't have to fear when it looks like wickedness is going to rule the day. We don't have to fear when wickedness builds up and and looks overwhelming. God is in control and through the wisdom He provides we will overcome any wickedness in and around us.  That "wickedness" can come from the past or present.  We can often live in fear of the past and how it impacts the present or future.   God promises that if we follow true wisdom He will protect us from the "ruin of the wicked" no matter the venue where is shows its wicked face.