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 […]
A wise warning from father to son regarding the value of wisdom. Wisdom is from the Lord and will protect those who seek it. But the wicked will perish. I’m curious who this chapter is addressing. Is it David’s instructions to Solomon or Solomon’s to his son Rehoboam? David certainly impressed on Solomon’s heart the […]
Wisdom is to be found all around, if one is willing to listen. Wisdom calls out but not all will head its call. And Wisdom will laugh when they fall. I was thinking about difference between wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. Let’s look at their definitions side by side. All definitions are from Google Dictionary.
The words of a father to his child are turn away from those who would do evil. Their schemes result in their own destruction. Have nothing to do with them! The examples given of the enticement to sin are so blatant that I don’t see how anyone would fall for them. “Come with us, let […]
