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WHAT IS THE BOOK OF PROVERBS ALL ABOUT?
AUG 19
Proverbs 1
Memorise Proverbs 1:8 "A wise man will hear, and will increase learning"
WHAT IS THE BOOK OF PROVERBS ALL ABOUT?
I am sure that as you were growing up, there was a lot of advice, encouragement and instruction that your parents would have given to you. You may or may not have regarded them as wise words then, but they were certainly given out of a great love, care and concern for you. In a sense, this is what the book of Proverbs is about – it is a collection of wise sayings mostly from the pen of King Solomon, directed at his son. They are the heartfelt exhortations of a parent whose strong yearning and desire is that his child would grow up to be wise in the Lord, learn to fear Him and guard against the follies of the world. He covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to youth, discipline, sloth, family life, temperance, temptation, speech, wealth, pride, and immorality.
Proverbs 1:1-7 succinctly and clearly sets forth the purpose of the book of Proverbs for us. It teaches us "to know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding". It is basically like a manual to guide a person to receive wisdom and instruction, that he may learn knowledge and discernment. To put it in modern day lingo, the book of Proverbs is like a self-help book, whereby one can become a better, more godly individual if he reads it carefully and puts these words of wisdom into practice. The advice given throughout the book is wide and varied, with very practical points on how we ought to live life, and glorify God. There is a strong emphasis on the need to flee from wickedness and sin, and to pursue after wisdom and righteousness, for that is what it means to truly fear the Lord.
But within the introduction comes also a disclaimer – not everyone who reads this book would listen and apply it. Only "a wise man will hear, and will increase learning" (Proverbs 1:5). The prerequisite to learning the wisdom from the book of Proverbs is that he must first be wise! This wisdom can only come from the Holy Spirit. It is the wisdom of a man who has been saved, and hungers for the Word of God. A man who is wise would therefore be teachable, willing to learn and receive instruction. He would humble his heart and submit to the wisdom of God’s Words.
As youths, we would do well to study this book carefully with a sincere and earnest desire to learn and apply it to our lives.
Thought: A good knowledge of the Bible is better than a university degree.
Prayer: Lord may You grant me the wisdom to hear and get wisdom.
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Proverbs 1
Memorise Proverbs 1:8 "A wise man will hear, and will increase learning"
WHAT IS THE BOOK OF PROVERBS ALL ABOUT?
I am sure that as you were growing up, there was a lot of advice, encouragement and instruction that your parents would have given to you. You may or may not have regarded them as wise words then, but they were certainly given out of a great love, care and concern for you. In a sense, this is what the book of Proverbs is about – it is a collection of wise sayings mostly from the pen of King Solomon, directed at his son. They are the heartfelt exhortations of a parent whose strong yearning and desire is that his child would grow up to be wise in the Lord, learn to fear Him and guard against the follies of the world. He covers a wide range of topics, including but not limited to youth, discipline, sloth, family life, temperance, temptation, speech, wealth, pride, and immorality.
Proverbs 1:1-7 succinctly and clearly sets forth the purpose of the book of Proverbs for us. It teaches us "to know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding". It is basically like a manual to guide a person to receive wisdom and instruction, that he may learn knowledge and discernment. To put it in modern day lingo, the book of Proverbs is like a self-help book, whereby one can become a better, more godly individual if he reads it carefully and puts these words of wisdom into practice. The advice given throughout the book is wide and varied, with very practical points on how we ought to live life, and glorify God. There is a strong emphasis on the need to flee from wickedness and sin, and to pursue after wisdom and righteousness, for that is what it means to truly fear the Lord.
But within the introduction comes also a disclaimer – not everyone who reads this book would listen and apply it. Only "a wise man will hear, and will increase learning" (Proverbs 1:5). The prerequisite to learning the wisdom from the book of Proverbs is that he must first be wise! This wisdom can only come from the Holy Spirit. It is the wisdom of a man who has been saved, and hungers for the Word of God. A man who is wise would therefore be teachable, willing to learn and receive instruction. He would humble his heart and submit to the wisdom of God’s Words.
As youths, we would do well to study this book carefully with a sincere and earnest desire to learn and apply it to our lives.
Thought: A good knowledge of the Bible is better than a university degree.
Prayer: Lord may You grant me the wisdom to hear and get wisdom.
Posted in Teens RPG