Wisdom
God’s Word is Sweet
1. The key to superior wisdom is love for the Word of God. “O how I love Thy law†(v. 97).2. The measure of superior wisdom can be compared to: a. The wisdom of my enem …
The Title, Purpose, & Motto of the Book
This book is compiled by Solomon, David’s wise, wealthy and famous son who was his successor to Israel’s throne (v. 1). He was David’s 10th son. Its purpose in general is to help us acquire and apply God’s wisdom to the decisions and activities of daily life. Proverbs was written so that you …
God’s Word is Sure
To younger people, change is a treat, but to older folks, change is often a threat. We like to relax in our comfort zone and resist the dramatic changes going on around us. But when we do, we fail to grow spiritually, and we may miss the opportunities God has for us to reach others with the …
An Exhortation to Acquire Wisdom
In this passage the key thought is to get wisdom and to get understanding (vv. 5,7). It starts out by saying listen to your father’s instruction (v. 1), that he is giving you good teaching (v. 2), just as his father and mother had given him (vv. 3-4). If you prize wisdom, it will embrace you and honor …
A Visit From The Queen of Sheba
Solomon’s wisdom captured international attention. It even reached out to the Queen of Sheba, which in modern terminology is Arabid which is about 1,200 miles from Jerusalem. Probably Solomon’s merchants had been operating along the Arabian coast and made contact with this pros …
Avoid Worldly Wisdom
Our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit and not some building or temple where the believers meet as it was in Old Testament days. Paul is warning the Corinthian believers that if they use cheap materials in building the temple, God will destroy it (vv. 16-17). The builder will see the …
How to Have Spiritual Wisdom
Wisdom is the reward you get for a lifetime of listening when you would have preferred to talk. You don’t have to be listed in “Who’s Who†to know what’s what. Wisdom is being spiritually opportunistic (Eph. 5:16?“17). A wise man learns by the experience of others. An ordinary man …