Proverbs 1 | The Purpose of Wisdom
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for the Soul & Spirit
Discover the power of God’s Word in Proverbs, where wisdom meets spiritual insight. Guidance, inspiration, and transformation await in its sacred pages of God’s Word
- – For gaining understanding and instruction; for understanding words of insight;
- – for receiving instruction in good and healthy behavior, doing what is right, just and fair;
- – for the simple, for the young, wise, and not so wise.
- – for understanding wise sayings, parables, and riddles.
– sensible knowledge for living a godly life.
Who wrote the BOOK of PROVERBS ?
Solomon, son of David, King of Israel, the wisest man that ever lived, he was wealthy and rich. He owned vineyards, fields, cows and anything you can think of
AND others
For WHO?
To teach whoever is willing; understanding, and discipline. revealing his miraculous powers, and wonders.
STUDY GUIDE
Proverbs 1
Seeking for Wisdom?
What is Wisdom ?
Instructions in discipline, good conduct, doing what is right, just, and fair.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of Wisdom
Reverence and respect to higher authority, GOD
Who is Wisdom for?
the simpleminded to be clever and gain common sense
young people– to find purpose and meaning
wise – increase in knowledge and understanding
knowledgeable – to increase in guidance and direction, discernment and insight.
Sharpen your Sword
Scriptures to think about and memorize on a daily basis. Be encouraged and empowered though God’s WORD.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools[c] despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7
Earthly wisdom
1. Operated by pride.
2. Gained through experience, knowledge or education, reading of books, going to school, learning from experts. This wisdom according to James is bitter envy, and is full of selfish ambition
Heavenly Wisdom
1. Operated by humility, and honor and is gained through honest living.
2. Illustrated in the lives of those who live according to the precepts of God’s Holy Word; by living a good lives, acceptable, and pleasing to GOD.
3. all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.
Not wisdom of common sense, or present reality, but insight, and understanding, that comes from above; foolish to men, but delight to them who receive it, and accept it in their lives.
Questions to think about ?
Prayer
Father God I come to you seeking wisdom. I understand that wisdom only comes from above. I must reject foolishness, and embrace wisdom. I have information, but I need your direction to navigate with wisdom. Wisdom comes from you LORD, help me to seek wisdom and apply understanding, lead me into all things, direct my steps, amen
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