Monday, March 23, 2020

WISDOM - Proverbs 9


Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be still wiser;
teach a righteous man and he will increase in learning.
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.”
Proverbs 9:9-10 
In Proverbs 9, Solomon shows the contrast between wisdom and folly.  It shows true wisdom and its advantages contrasted with the description of the foolish.  Solomon calls believers to choose a life of wisdom and blessing guided by reverence for the Lord.  It is also a crossroad - the end of the introductory section of Proverbs.
Proverbs 9:9-10 reveals that the more a wise man learns, the more he loves wisdom. Reproof, correction, and instruction make believers better. Knowledge gives proper perception.  Awe and reverence, joined with love produces trust in Jesus Christ and a desire to serve and worship Him.  The advantages of wisdom are it contributes to and maintains our spiritual life plus contributes health to our physical bodies.
                                                            Joyce

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