Proverbs
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Proverb has been described as a “short statement based on a long experience.”
Many of the proverbs are contrasts or comparisons They deal with ethical and
moral aspects of life. They are practical and point the way to godly character
and a fulfilled life. It is good to start at the 1st day of the
month and read one chapter a day. There are 31 chapters in the Book of Proverbs.
The
theme of Proverbs is wisdom. The wise person fears the Lord, trusts Him, and
seeks to obey His will.
The
wise sayings are made practical for daily living. It is a guidebook for the
godly meant to influence people’s thinking, emotions and behavior. Obedience
brings God’s blessings. Disobedience leads to foolish choices and disastrous
consequences. The opposite of wisdom is foolishness – ignorance, a lack of
discernment, and limited insight in favor of one’s personal preferences or
opinions. The wise person is humble before the holiness and counsel of God.
The
Lord taught Solomon wisdom and he took it to heart. God will teach us wisdom.
The Holy Spirit, our helper and counselor will instruct our hearts day by day
as we meditate on the Word of God an apply it to the sometimes tangled
circumstances and relationships where we need wisdom the most.
Please read the Book listed so that you can understand the word of God to
its fullness. This study comes from The Jeremiah Study Bible, The Bible for
Hope, The King James Bible and the Nelson’s Quick Reference Bible Commentary.
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