Chapter 1: The Fear of the Lord is Knowledge
Proverbs was
written mainly by Solomon, the wisest king ever to rule, however some of the
later sections are written by Lemuel and Agur. It was written during Solomon’s
reign 970-930 B.C. Solomon asked God for wisdom to rule God’s nation and He
granted the request. The main purpose of this book is to teach wisdom to God’s
people.
The
first chapter of this book explains that a foolish man will not listen, while a
wise man will.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of
knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (Proverbs 1:7)
Solomon tells the reader (or his
people) “…if sinners entice thee sonsent thou not. If they say, Come with us,
let us…lurk privily for the innocent without cause… walk not thou in the way
with them; refrain thy foot from their path.” (Proverbs 1:10-11, 15)
Often times we can have peer pressure or the tempations of Satan. But here we
learn a simple truth, DON’T follow in the path of those who want to do evil. WALK
AWAY! Those who choose to walk in their own knowledge will not have the safety
and protection of the Lord.
Chapter 2: The Lord Gives Wisdom
“My
son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with
thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to
understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up
thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for
her as for hid treasures; Then shalt thou understand the fear of
the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. For the Lord giveth wisdom:
out of his mouth comethknowledge and understanding.” (Proverbs 2:1-6)
The Lord
gives wisdom, knowledge and understanding. It is up to US to accept or reject
this gift from God. If we do, we will be blessed for it.
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