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Wisdom and the Fear of the Lord
“The first seven verses serve as an introduction to the entire book of Proverbs.
Verse 1 is the title; verses 2–6 express the twofold purpose of the book of Proverbs in one extended sentence; and verse 7 gives the motto of the book.”
Jim Newheiser, Opening up Proverbs, Opening Up Commentary (Leominster: Day One Publications, 2008), 19.
Jim Newheiser, Opening up Proverbs, Opening Up Commentary (Leominster: Day One Publications, 2008), 19.
“Verse 2 summarizes the twofold purpose of Proverbs, which is further explained in verses 3–6: Proverbs equips the reader with moral skill for holy living, and Proverbs imparts mental discernment.”
The purpose of the book of Proverbs (vs.
2-6)
Jim Newheiser, Opening up Proverbs, Opening Up Commentary (Leominster: Day One Publications, 2008), 19.The purpose of the book of Proverbs (vs.
2-6)
Proverbs will train God’s people to live wisely (skillfully) (vs.
2a, 3-5)
What is wisdom?
“The essence of wisdom is skill, the ability to do a job.”
Jim Newheiser, Opening up Proverbs, Opening Up Commentary (Leominster: Day One Publications, 2008), 19.
“The same Hebrew word is used of the skilful workers who prepared Aaron’s garments and of those who built the tabernacle and the temple (; ; ).
Their exceptional ability to work with fabric and bronze was necessary and admirable ().
Such skills were only obtained through hard work.”
Wisdom is gained through disciplined instruction
Jim Newheiser, Opening up Proverbs, Opening Up Commentary (Leominster: Day One Publications, 2008), 19–20.
“The wisdom offered by the book of Proverbs is skill for living.
Wisdom is not merely intellectual or academic; it is primarily moral...The book of Proverbs teaches you how to live skilfully in every area of your life including family, finances, friendships, speech, and work.
The goal of wisdom is that you might achieve a life of beauty and significance so that at the end of your days you will have accomplished something worthwhile and lasting.
Jesus is the one who exemplifies wisdom, as he lived on earth with perfect skill.
It is through Christ that we are made wise and gain the ability to live wisely.”
The book of Proverbs teaches you how to live skilfully in every area of your life including family, finances, friendships, speech, and work.
The goal of wisdom is that you might achieve a life of beauty and significance so that at the end of your days you will have accomplished something worthwhile and lasting.
Jesus is the one who exemplifies wisdom, as he lived on earth with perfect skill.
It is through Christ that we are made wise and gain the ability to live wisely.
Jim Newheiser, Opening up Proverbs, Opening Up Commentary (Leominster: Day One Publications, 2008), 20.
Jim Newheiser, Opening up Proverbs, Opening Up Commentary (Leominster: Day One Publications, 2008), 20.
Jim Newheiser, Opening up Proverbs, Opening Up Commentary (Leominster: Day One Publications, 2008), 20.
Wisdom is gained through disciplined instruction
Instruction in verse 2a is learning through discipline
God trains His covenant people through discipline!
You did not come out of your mother’s womb wise!
And wisdom didn’t just happen to you as you grew older.
God is the source of wisdom.
The student benefits from instruction (vs. 3)
“Because we are by nature foolish and lazy, we reject the hardship of learning by discipline (1:7b).
We are wayward children who need to be brought under the rule of our heavenly Father (even if it is painful) for our own good.
We need to learn to restrain our natural desires and to perform our duty.
Those who are trained by discipline are successful.”
Jim Newheiser, Opening up Proverbs, Opening Up Commentary (Leominster: Day One Publications, 2008), 21.
Angie playing the piano…Wisdom does not come naturally, it requires hard work to acquire!
Wisdom benefits the young and the simple (vs.
4)
“We apply the wisdom of Proverbs in the laboratory of life.”
Jim Newheiser, Opening up Proverbs, Opening Up Commentary (Leominster: Day One Publications, 2008), 21.
The student benefits from instruction (vs. 3)
As you determine to be wise and apply yourself to the pursuit of wisdom, you will grow.
This is an act of humility.
Part of being wise is realizing you do not know everything...
Wisdom benefits the young and the simple (vs.
4)
Wisdom produces a better life...
Jesus was prophesied to be the epitome of wisdom...
The other benefits of wisdom are learning (according to verse 3b, “Righteousness, justice and equity”
“Righteousness” = conformity to God’s standard
“Justice” = the act of sitting as a judge, hearing a case, and rendering a proper verdict. is one such occurrence: (Vines)
the act of sitting as a judge, hearing a case, and rendering a proper verdict. is one such occurrence:
“Equity” =
“Equity” = evenness, uprightness, fairness
These characteristics would be necessary for any future ruler of Israel.
Wisdom benefits the young and the simple (vs.
4)
The naive believes anything...
In chapters 1 though 9 there are two voices calling out.
One is the voice of lady wisdom the other is Madame folly...
Wisdom gives discernment.
Who are good people to hang around with or not?
What decision should I make?
etc.
“The wise young person will have ‘discretion’—the ability to form plans so that important goals can be achieved.”
Jim Newheiser, Opening up Proverbs, Opening Up Commentary (Leominster: Day One Publications, 2008), 23.
Those who are already wise will grow in wisdom (vs.
5)
Be teachable
Increase in learning
Acquire wise counsel - “ropes that guide a ship”
Deut 18:
Be careful of the counsel of fools.
Be careful of the counsel of your feelings.
Proverbs will impart mental discernment (vs.
2b, 6)
“The guidance offered by Proverbs is not mystical but rather moral, firmly grounded in truth and righteousness.
One does not gain wisdom merely by being ‘zapped’ from above; rather, the godly person acquires wisdom for living through the disciplined study of God’s Word, thereby establishing a pattern of wise choices in life.”
Jim Newheiser, Opening up Proverbs, Opening Up Commentary (Leominster: Day One Publications, 2008), 24.
Proverbs will impart mental discernment (vs.
2b, 6)
You need insight into reality
“Because of Adam’s fall, our minds are corrupted by sin.
Our confusion is compounded because we live in a postmodern world that denies the existence of absolute truth and encourages each person to construct his or her own reality.”
Jim Newheiser, Opening up Proverbs, Opening Up Commentary (Leominster: Day One Publications, 2008), 24.
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You can know the truth if you spend time in the truth.
You need insight into God’s Word
You need to understand the figures of speech on Proverbs
“The book of Proverbs contains a variety of literary devices (‘a proverb and a figure, the words of the wise and their riddles’, v. 6).
There are parables, aphorisms, and sayings.
Some of the proverbs use humour: ‘The sluggard buries his hand in the dish, but will not even bring it back to his mouth’ (19:25).
Many of the Proverbs employ parallelism, sometimes synonymous (restating the same point) and at other times antithetical (making a contrast).
You must read carefully or you will make errors in interpretation.”
Jim Newheiser, Opening up Proverbs, Opening Up Commentary (Leominster: Day One Publications, 2008), 26.
Studying the book of Proverbs will sharpen your mind
The truth will set you free.
If you spend time soaking your mind in this unique book, you with have greater understanding than the smartest in the unbelieving world.
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