Daily Bread for Jul 15, Pro 7-9
Today’s readings are Pro 7-9.
In today's chapters, wisdom is
elevated into a godly attribute. We see that the practical application of
godly insight and behavior nets blessing, peace, and joy.
This is all great and filled
with sensible things we should do as the people of God. But, how do we achieve
this kind of wisdom? Where can we start? What makes the wisdom described in
this remarkable book any better or more effective than worldly wisdom and
experience?
Pro 9:10 holds the key to
true, godly wisdom, wisdom that has eternal consequences, not just temporal
impact.
"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight."
The reverential awe of God and
who He is, is the beginning of wisdom. It is the seed in which the practical
application of wisdom will bear fruit in our lives and the lives of those
around us.
Pro 8:32-33 tells us where we
can find this wisdom, "And now, O sons, listen to me: blessed are
those who keep my ways. Hear instruction and be wise, and do not neglect it.
Blessed is the one who listens to me, watching daily at my gates, waiting
beside my doors. For whoever finds me finds life and obtains favor from
the Lord, but he who fails to find me injures himself; all who hate me
love death.”
Wisdom is found in heeding
instruction. Putting Prov 8-9 together, we see this instruction begins with the
fear of the Lord. It is the pursuit of His ways, His word and His character and
nature in how we live our lives. That's where we find life and the favor of the
Lord. Anything else we pursue can injure us and even lead to death.
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