Good morning,
The book of Proverbs is about wisdom. It is Solomon, King of Israel, instructing his son. Wisdom means how to live wise or skillfully.
“The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel;2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.” (Proverbs 1:1-6)
This week we will look at the purpose for the book of Proverbs in chapter 1:1-6.
To understand a proverb (6)
“To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.”
The purpose of the book of Proverbs is “To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.” Remember the meaning of understanding? Understanding, capability to distinguish between true and false, good and bad, what matters most, and what does not matter at all.
So, as we study the Proverbs, we will be distinguishing between truth and error, good and bad, and what matters most and what does not matter at all. We will come away with a greater appreciation of God, His Son Jesus, and His word.
Proverbs is a practical book. We must take the things that we read and apply them to our lives. That was what Solomon was doing for his son.
Enjoy the Book of Proverbs. Enjoy the Bible.
Tom Stearns, WASI Chaplain, 907 715-4001 chaplain@alaskaseniors.com
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