Pro 27:8 | KingComments | STEP | The parallel compares “a bird that wanders from her nest” with “a man who wanders from his home”. Both cases involve giving up a place of safety and security. The reason for both cases of wandering is not given. The connection seems to indicate that it is about an irresponsible action that does not consider what valuable thing is being given up. The word “wander” gives the impression that someone can no longer cope with the circumstances and wants to try their luck somewhere else. Dissatisfaction with current living conditions is often a motive for moving away from somewhere. The lesson is to encourage people to protect their home and be grateful for it, even when more adverse times come. For those who are not satisfied with their circumstances, the grass is always greener next door. For economic reasons, Elimelech left Bethlehem for a while, as long as the economic malaise in Bethlehem lasted, to live as a stranger in Moab ( ). Things did not go well there ( ). In the parable of the prodigal son, we see that the youngest son left his father’s house for selfish reasons. He went away from his father where he had it so good and things went badly for him ( ). Even a believer can ‘wander from his nest’ as Demas did ( ). A wandering foot follows a wandering heart.

‏ Proverbs 27:8

Do Not Wander From Your Home

The parallel compares “a bird that wanders from her nest” with “a man who wanders from his home”. Both cases involve giving up a place of safety and security. The reason for both cases of wandering is not given. The connection seems to indicate that it is about an irresponsible action that does not consider what valuable thing is being given up.

The word “wander” gives the impression that someone can no longer cope with the circumstances and wants to try their luck somewhere else. Dissatisfaction with current living conditions is often a motive for moving away from somewhere. The lesson is to encourage people to protect their home and be grateful for it, even when more adverse times come.

For those who are not satisfied with their circumstances, the grass is always greener next door. For economic reasons, Elimelech left Bethlehem for a while, as long as the economic malaise in Bethlehem lasted, to live as a stranger in Moab (Rth 1:1-2). Things did not go well there (Rth 1:3-21). In the parable of the prodigal son, we see that the youngest son left his father’s house for selfish reasons. He went away from his father where he had it so good and things went badly for him (Lk 15:11-13). Even a believer can ‘wander from his nest’ as Demas did (2Tim 4:10). A wandering foot follows a wandering heart.