Solomon tells us of seven things God hates. He also warns about making promises and being lazy. ALL practical warnings for us to heed. The first five verses deal with vouching for someone else or possibly being a co-signer. You can never really make a promise for someone else and know that it will be […]
Solomon warns all his sons against the sin of adultery. “Rejoice in the wife of your youth” (verse 18b). But this applies to more than physical adultery. I find it curious how the sin of adultery is characterized as the woman enticing the man. I’m MORE than certain it happens both ways. But biblical laws […]
Solomon is passing to his son instruction that he gained while a son of David. These words are passed down from our Heavenly Father to us, His children. I was curious to know if Solomon was an only child, or at least the only surviving child of David and Bathsheba. This is because of verse […]
Those who seek wisdom and live by its principles are blessed by it. This is the same wisdom that God used as He created the universe. It brings peace. Why seek wisdom? That is the question that is answered here with glowing detail. The description of what is gained by seeking and obtaining wisdom should […]
The basics for a sound life are laid out first. And that first thing is to trust in the Lord with ALL your heart. Lean into and learn from Him. The father is speaking to the son again and, again, I wonder who the two are. Is this David’s instructions to Solomon or Solomon’s to […]
