Actions have consequences. When God said, “Let there be light”, there was light (Genesis 1:3). If a person prizes, prioritizes, and pursues wisdom (Proverbs 2:1-4), he will understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God (Proverbs 2:5). But,…
Embedded at the heart of idolatry is the implicit belief that there is someone or something that is equal or superior to Jehovah. This is categorically untrue. There is none like Him nor is there any God besides Him (2nd Samuel 7:22). …
Repeated foolishness is like a dog that returns to its vomit (Proverbs 26:11). Therefore, God clearly desires all people to pursue wisdom and enjoy its manifold blessings. Proverbs 2:6-9 beautifully describes the wondrous relationship between God and wisdom. It is written: “For…
Like nitroglycerin, what the word “if” lacks in size, it makes up for in potency. The pursuit of wisdom is not a trivial one; its possession is not accidental. The promise it offers—”Then you will understand the fear of the Lord, and find…
Personifying wisdom as a woman, Solomon begins the book of Proverbs by stating several important truths about wisdom. In yesterday’s post, the following facts were considered Send article as PDF
Solomon begins the book of Proverbs by personifying wisdom as a woman (Proverbs 1:20-33). Since there is a natural, yet mysterious attraction between males and females (Proverbs 30:18-19), Solomon is implying that his son ought to be innately interested in and a willing pursuer…
The first way in which the fear of the Lord is to be expressed in a person’s life is in a child’s relationship to his parents. The blessings of knowledge and wisdom that the fear of the Lord initiates begin to be enjoyed…
Life’s ultimate decision is: Am I going to believe and follow God’s instruction, or am I going to trust human wisdom and imitate my peers? Every person must choose. Every person does choose. Send article as PDF
Choosing to acknowledge the existence and superiority of Jehovah—the Ultimate Reality—is the beginning of knowledge (Proverbs 1:7) and wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). It is making the only sensible choice when faced with life’s ultimate decision. Send article as PDF
Immediately after Solomon’s introduction to the book of Proverbs and its fourfold purpose (1:1-4) and his hearty encouragement to vigorously pursue wisdom (1:5-6), he gets down to brass tacks: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge” (1:7). Send…
