Lets explore the book of Proverbs.
What does proverbs mean? I wonder.
According to dictionary.com here is the definition.
Proverbs Overview
1. The first (9) chapters give an overview of the book. This is as if a father is talking to a son, according to my student bible. This is the intro into purpose and wisdom. There are many generalities, that one could fine exceptions.
a. “Its easier to live carelessly and godlessly” BUT
b. It says, to live by Proverbs one will have “success and safety” HOW?
1. to do this one must: get to know God himself
2. then the fear of the Lord is understood as well as finding the knowledge of God..
2. The book of Proverbs are not absolute promises from God. * this is Key. If you only read part of it, one could gain a distorted point of view.
3. The book is described as one complete education lesson, written as an entire work with 10 insights and 10 subjects.
The student study bible suggests that we read in small sittings, but to realize how it all completes one book. Also, it says to find out about “Lady Wisdom.”
Lets read through this Book Together…
Thinking of you today as you decide how and when to start reading. Through out this study, please comment or help with discussion if you read or see a different perspective. Sharing this reading with you, allows me to be disciplined and follow through with complete thoughts of ONE book of wisdom.
Here we go! We will defeat the enemy and ignore all thoughts that we DON’T have time to do this.
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