September 3, 2024
Wisdom -- Part 2
Proverbs 4:12-13
09/03/2024
12 When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and
if you run, you will not stumble.
13 Keep hold of instruction; do not let go; guard
her, for she is your life. (ESV)
King Solomon, the wisest man who ever lived, desired the
best for his children. He taught them that the ``fear of the
LORD is the beginning of wisdom.''[2] He pleaded with them to
listen to his words of wisdom, to take to heart the truth of
God's rich grace, love, and mercy. Solomon was well aware of the
promise once given to Adam and Eve, once passed from Abraham to
Isaac to Jacob and to the children of Israel that God would send
a Redeemer to pay the price of the sins of all people. Solomon
passed this truth to his sons and daughters.
What is the benefit of Solomon's teaching?
When you walk, your step will not be hampered, and if
you run, you will not stumble. Keep hold of
instruction; do not let go; guard her, for she is your
life.
Jesus made the same promise to those whom He taught. ``But
seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all
these things will be added to you.''[3]
The wise person trusts in the Triune God, Father, Son, and
Holy Spirit, not out of compulsion, but out of love. God calls
us to Himself through the revelation of His Word, longing to be
loving and gracious to us. Those who hear Him are eternally
blessed.
May our Lord grant us faith to learn of His mercy and to
love Him above all things. Amen.
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2. Proverbs 1:7
3. Matthew 6:33 (ESV)