1.THE BOOK OF PROVERBS.

WISDOM.

“TRUE WISDOM IS THE FEAR OF THE LORD.”

After we enjoyed reading some of the wonderful Psalms. We now turn to the Book of Proverbs which is full of Divine Wisdom. We may put it, that the general message in this book is…

“PRUDENCE (discretion) THROUGH PRECEPT.”

The English word “Proverb” means a brief saying, instead of many words. However, the Hebrew word, (mishle) has a wider meaning and is used in many sentences and discourses. It is a”TRUTH” expressed strikingly.

A proverb does not argue: it assumes It expresses a truth so we can understand that truth and commit it to memory, then live it!

I suggest that you read a chapter of this book each day of the month, as there are thirty-one chapters. If you do this for the rest of your days on this earth. You will become a wiser person and make fewer mistakes. You will prosper in all you do and have success.

THE AUTHOR.

Solomon is the author of this book as it states this as a fact in chapter 10:1. and chapter 25 and says,

“These are the Proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah copied out.”

In the book of Kings, we are astounded by the fact that he spoke 3,000 of them.

(My what a wonderful memory.)

Proverbs is a book of practical wisdom.

1. chapter 1-9. Wisdom is the subject.

2. Chapters 10-24. Prudence is the subject.

3. Chapters 25-31. More Prudence.

Most Proverbs are contrasting sayings. He speaks a truth and presents a contrasting truth. Here is one…

“A MERRY HEART DOES GOOD, LIKE A MEDICINE: BUT… GRIEF DRIES UP THE BONES.”

Doctors agree that grief can be one of the major causes of arthritis and a compromised Immune system.

The Lord keeps reminding me to live a life of… JOY!

Paul writes: “REJOICE IN THE LORD AlWAYS AND AGAIN I SAY… REJOICE.”

This is a personal choice! We do not rejoice in our ever-changing feelings or circumstances, but only in God who never changes.

Some Proverbs are complete in their statements, for example, The first line agrees with the second.

“COMMIT YOUR WORKS TO THE LORD AND YOUR THOUGHTS WILL BE ESTABLISHED.”

When you read the chapters, they are not meant to be read as a narrative. They are meant to be read lingeringly! Slow down, ponder and pray over the proverb that speaks to you. Think about its meaning and how you can apply it to your life. Just “muse” upon them and “memorise” those that speak to you personally.

Let’s look at Proverbs 3:5,6.

“TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL OF YOUR HEART, LEAN NOT ON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING”

We are not to think things apart from God, but to cooperate with Him.”

“IN ALL YOUR WAYS ACKNOWLEDGE HIM, AND HE WILL DIRECT YOUR PATHS.”

The writer is reminding us that trying to live life without God is Unproductive.

“PUT GOD FIRST IN EVERYTHING DO AND HE WILL CROWN YOUR EFFORTS WITH SUCCESS.”

So take your time, read the Word of God and allow it to become real in your life…to the point of change!

Bless you!

Amen.

Thank you and may the Lord richly Bless you.

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