Proverbs 3:3-4
3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 So you will find favor and good success
in the sight of God and man.
The father associates his commandments with steadfast love and faithfulness. What a contrast between the way of wisdom and the way of the wicked, characterized by evil and selfishness! The son is not to forget the laws of God. He is to wear the truths he has learned and memorized like a protective necklace, which, when worn correctly or put into practice, wards off unrighteousness. He will then receive grace in this life and the life to come and be recognized by others for his good reputation. Though we don’t live for the approval of man, it is essential that any rejection we receive from man never be the result of our indulgence in sin. Even when people disagree with you, may they still think highly of you because of your commitment to virtuous behavior. How would those closest to you describe your character? Why not ask? How about those who watch you from afar? If you need to change in some areas, then do so today for your own protection and safety against unrighteousness.