“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.” (Proverbs 4:7) A proverb is defined as “a pithy popular saying”; the word “pithy” means concise, compact, brief. A proverb is an adage, an old … [Read more...]
God had Solomon and others to write the Book of Proverbs for our learning and understanding. If a Child of God wants success in this life; that is, if he wants Peace to reign in his heart and mind – then he must know wisdom. To know wisdom, you must receive the words of understanding.
The Premise of the Book of Wisdom
“The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;” (Proverbs 1:1) “To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;” (Proverbs 1:2) “To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;” (Proverbs … [Read more...]
The Second Part of the Premise of the Book of Wisdom
“The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;” (Proverbs 1:1) “To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;” (Proverbs 1:2) “To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;” (Proverbs … [Read more...]
The First Responsibility: “Hear… and Forsake Not”
“My son, hear the instruction of thy father, and forsake not the law of thy mother: For they shall be an ornament of grace unto thy head, and chains about thy neck.” (Proverbs 1:8-9) Solomon begins his instruction with a plea: “My son, hear the … [Read more...]
The Second Responsibility: “Consent Thou Not”
“My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.” (Proverbs 1:10) Solomon addresses his son the second time and gives the second “not” command – “consent thou not.” Solomon stands in type for the Father-aspect of God as He instructs His spiritual … [Read more...]
The Sinners and the Temptation
“My son, if sinners entice thee, consent thou not.” (Proverbs 1:10) “If they say, Come with us, let us lay wait for blood, let us lurk privily for the innocent without cause:” (Proverbs 1:11) “Let us swallow them up alive as the grave; and whole, … [Read more...]
