In Ecclesiastes, chapter ten, verses eight through ten, “He that diggeth a pit shall fall into it,” is the beginning of this theme. Wisdom takes into account the risks and difficulties of life and its ordinary tasks. The wise person is kept from harm because of what could happen and is careful to avoid pitfalls.
The wise are those who serve the Lord and follow God’s Word and have a personal relationship with Him. Through daily prayer and meditation, God will bring the Word to His people in many ways, possibly to escape the danger that lies ahead.
Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden from Genesis three had all access except they had to follow the instructions given by God to the man in verses sixteen to seventeen of chapter two, “And the LORD God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.” However, in the following chapter, Eve met a serpent who questioned her about what God commanded. She was aware of the instruction, but listened to the snake that eventually persuaded her not to honor God’s Word. The more she paid attention, the more convinced her heart became of what the serpent was saying, until she eventually followed him.
Believers today must be cautious not to fall into the trap of doing something that would be detrimental to themselves and their families. For example, credit card spending will eventually put holders in debt. If someone is selling something and it sounds too good to be true, a believer should ask the Lord for guidance in this situation before making a decision.