The House that Wisdom Built
“Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out her seven pillars” (Proverbs 9:1). Send article as PDF
Author: jchowning
Two Invitations
Proverbs 9 contains two distinct invitations. Both are open invitations to whoever wants to accept (vv. 4, 16). The hostess of each invitation offers its recipient a pleasurable experience. Send article as PDF
Wisdom’s Welcome and Warning
After enumerating wisdom’s unique characteristics (Proverbs 8:1-11), a brief course description for its pupils (Proverbs 8:12-14), a prospectus for its investors (Proverbs 8:15-21), and a portfolio of its credentials (Proverbs 8:22-31), wisdom offers this welcome and warning: “Now therefore, listen to me, my children, for blessed are…
Wisdom’s Credentials
Artists, architects, engineers, and advisors all have portfolios—a visual compilation of past accomplishments. These are designed to validate their credentials. No matter how impressive anyone can make his credentials appear, they are woefully puny when placed alongside wisdom’s portfolio. Send article as PDF…
The Blessings of Genuine Philosophy
There are few investments in this life that can rival the earthly and eternal dividends that wisdom has. Solomon wrote its investment prospectus as follows: “By me kings reign, and rulers decree justice. By me, princes rule, and nobles, all the judges of…
What Genuine Philosophy Offers
Most university catalogs give a brief course description of each class it offers. This description enables a student and his/her academic advisor to better determine which courses to choose when enrolling each term. Proverbs 8:12-14 contains a brief course description of genuine philosophy…
Genuine Philosophy
In its original form, the word “philosophy” meant “love of wisdom”. It was of intense concern to the ancient Greeks who coined the word. In his two-chapter prelude (Proverbs 8-9) to the compilation of his succinct and pithy proverbs (chapters 10-29), Solomon focuses…
Solomon’s Final Exhortation on Fornication
Solomon’s father committed adultery. Therefore, he knew up close and personally what devastation this spiritual landmine causes. Perhaps this is one reason why he devotes so much space in Proverbs 5, 6, and 7 to instructing his sons concerning it. Send article…
Solomon’s Graphic Similes of Adultery’s Dangers
Satan’s propaganda on adultery is that it is glamorous, sophisticated, invigorating. Since he is a liar and the father of lies (John 8:44), this contradiction of God’s word should surprise no one. Send article as PDF
With the Attire of a Harlot
“A virtuous woman does not dress so that she looks like she is handing out invitations for free samples.” Send article as PDF