Topical through Proverbs: Some intro of the book of Proverbs
The book of proverbs is primarily about living a wise life and teaching others (children) to do the same.
Author is Solomon, wisest man that ever walked the earth for the bulk of the book, but there were others who contributed such as Agur and Lemuel and assistants to King Hezikiah
The introduction of the book is actually the first 9 chapters
It is not a book exclusively religious, its teachings apply to human problems. These are life situations that individuals go through.
Proverbs are not all promises but there are many “Trueisms” “As a general rule of thumb” Ex. Pro. 22:6 Train child, old depart
Proverbs are usually addressed to “The son” not literal son
Historically this was a king training his son the next king
“my son” refers to disciples in rabbinic world the great teachers are called “fathers”
In both OT and NT God never says give it your best shot He says “Be perfect”
First topic which encompasses the entire book
Wisdom the word is used 47 times in the book and the word wise is used 66 times
What is wisdom?
Wisdom- knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; discernment, or insight.
Wise- having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is true or right; possessing discernment, judgment, or discretion.
In Proverbs Wisdom as a women in chapter 8 and 9 Chapter 8 the value of wisdom Personification in Proverbs 31 “The wife” a women in the most ideal situation you can have.
Chapter 31 is the ABC’s of wisdom
Don’t confuse book smarts with wisdom. I know people that are vats of useless information because they never apply it to life.
What is important about wisdom?
1. God is in control of who has wisdom. Pro. 2:5-7, 21:30
2. Brings happiness Pro. 3:13
3. It the principle thing. Pro. 4:7
4. Is worth getting and protecting. Pro. 4:5, 8:11, 16:16
5. Brings healing. Pro. 12:18
What does wisdom look like in everyday life?
1. Someone who is not constantly paying for bad decisions Pro. 10:13
2. What they say is helpful to others Pro. 10:31
3. Humility Pro. 11:2
4. People notice Pro. 12:8 if no one comes to you for advice
5. Gives self confidence Pro. 19:8
6. Makes your parents happy Pro. 29:3, 15:20
7. Works for the Lord. Pro. 11:30
8. Is productive Pro. 14:21
9. Not sinning out of anger. Pro. 29:8-11 ill: guy at gas station and glasses
How to get wisdom?
1. Wisdom begins with fearing the Lord. Pro 9:10
2. Follows God’s Word Pro. 16:20
3. Responds to discipline 29:15, 13:1, 21:11
4. Choose wise people to be around. Pro.13:20
5. Sacrifice. Pro. 23:23
6. Listening Pro. 1:4, 3:7, 8:33, 15:31, 19:20
7. Retraining speech 10:19, 17:28
8. A lifelong learner Pro. 9:9
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