The Life of Wisdom-1

Proverbs 1:1-2, “1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for attaining wisdom and discipline for understanding words of insight…” It amazes me how silly people can be sometimes especially when it comes to superstition.  Sadly but true, some people religiously read their daily horoscope hoping for guidance, others go to…

Proverbs 1:7, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline.” The fear of the Lord is one of the most misunderstood subjects in Christianity.  Some think that to fear God as a believer is to always be afraid God is going to send you to hell unless…

Proverbs 1:10, “My son, if sinners entice you, do not give in to them.” The first time I ever saw pornography was because my friend brought it to my house, the first time I smoked a cigarette was because my friend offered it to me, to the first time I stole from a store was…

Proverbs 2:12, “Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse…” Have you ever thought about how wisdom saves you from harm in your every day life?  When you apply wisdom to stop at a red light in your car- your life is spared from getting hit by…

Proverbs 3:5-6, “5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” The above proverb is the first one I ever committed to memory.  It has proven to be just as powerful today as the…

Proverbs 3:27, “Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act.” Nobody likes a stingy selfish self-centered person.  Can you remember the last time you needed to borrow something from someone and they said no, even though you knew they had it?  Didn’t that upset you!  Urgh. …

Proverbs 4:7, “Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding.” Did you know that God’s wisdom has an answer for every problem you face in life?  Wisdom is the application of knowledge.  And understanding is the ability to comprehend wise things.  That is why Solomon is teaching us that…

Proverbs 4:23, “Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” I had the honor of growing up in a Christian home with godly parents.  Both of my parents still love Jesus today and set forth a great example of faithfulness to the Lord.  One of my Dad’s trademarks is to…

Proverbs 6:16-19, “16 There are six things the Lord hates, seven that are detestable to him: 17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are quick to rush into evil, 19 a false witness who pours out lies and a man who stirs…

Proverbs 6:25, “Do not lust in your heart after her beauty or let her captivate you with her eyes…” For the first nine chapters of Proverbs King Solomon contrasts the call of wisdom to the temptation of the adulteress woman, Prov. 2:16-22, 5:1-23, 6:23-35, 7:1-27, 8:1-9:18.  Solomon continually makes mention of the many pitfalls and…