I completed my Tuesday night project earlier today when I noticed the search result True Wisdom still waiting to be worked with. Here are a few results.
AN INTRODUCTION TO THE WISDOM OF SOLOMON
A proverb is a wise principle stated in concise, and often poetic, terms. The pithy form has a purpose; it is a mnemonic device, making the wisdom of the proverb easy to retain.
As we noted in chapter one, the sayings in Proverbs should be regarded as truisms, not inviolable promises. For example, many verses in Proverbs suggest that calamity belongs to the wicked and prosperity to the righteous. Proverbs 11:8 says, “The righteous is delivered from trouble, and it comes to the wicked instead.” That is generally true as a principle, but it is certainly not a rule without exceptions. We know that the wicked do sometimes prosper (Psalm 73:3; Jeremiah 12:1). And trouble does sometimes come to the righteous (2 Thessalonians 1:4–7). “There is a just man who perishes in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man who prolongs life in his wickedness” (Ecclesiastes 7:15). So the truism of Proverbs 11:8 isn’t meant to be a promise that can be claimed in every specific situation.
It is generally true, however, that prosperity belongs to the righteous, and trouble comes to the wicked. Whatever prosperity the wicked enjoy and whatever suffering the righteous must endure are always temporary. So the wisdom the proverb conveys is certainly sound. Wicked behavior is utter folly, and righteousness is superior to wickedness, even from a practical standpoint. That’s the lesson Solomon aimed to teach his son.
Notice how the depth of Solomon’s wisdom contrasts sharply with most of the parenting advice being published today. Much of the modern material, including some labeled “Christian,” is appallingly trivial by comparison to the wisdom Solomon sought to pass along to his son. Today’s typical advice for fathers says, “Be a buddy to your son. Go places with him. Teach him about sports. Take him to a ball game. Have fun doing ‘guy’ things with him.” Or, “Compliment your daughter. Notice how she dresses, and find something to praise. Show her affection. Have special nights on which you take her out. Be sensitive to her emotional ups and downs. Listen to her.” And on it goes. Some of those things may be helpful on a certain level, but you can concentrate your energies on all those things and still fail to teach your children wisdom. If that happens, you will not succeed as a parent.
Furthermore, if you focus your energies on the trivial things, you’ll raise shallow children who set their affections on trivial things. Devote your energies to teaching profound things, and you’ll raise children of profound character who love wisdom. Real wisdom for life is the most valuable gift parents can pass on to their children—certainly superior to any material legacy. And what better place to turn to for wisdom to teach our children than an inspired book written for just that purpose?
Wisdom is the theme throughout the Book of Proverbs. The word wisdom dominates the book. Sometimes synonyms (or near synonyms) are used, such as instruction, understanding, or discretion. All those words are simply elements of real wisdom. To know, to understand, to be instructed, and to have discretion is to act wisely. Note carefully that true wisdom includes not simply intellectual content, but practical conduct as well. Wisdom encompasses not only what we know but also what we do and sometimes what we don’t do. “A wise man fears and departs from evil” (Pr 14:16). “He who restrains his lips is wise” (Pr 10:19). “He who wins souls is wise” (Pr 11:30). “He who heeds counsel is wise” (Pr 12:15). Solomon repeatedly made the connection between wisdom and righteous conduct. It’s unfortunate that he did not stay true to this principle in his own later life.
When all is said and done, what is done is as vital to true wisdom as what is said. In short, genuine biblical wisdom involves living righteously. And as parents, it is our duty not only to teach our sons and daughters the concepts of wise living, but also to model wisdom for them, so that they understand that this wisdom is the noblest and purest pursuit of all.[1]
Complete Summary of
the Old Testament
By KEITH L. BROOKS
Author of
“Simple Studies in Bible Marking”Published by
BIBLE INSTITUTE OF LOS ANGELES
536–558 South Hope Street
Los Angeles, Cal. Copyright 1919
and it is a summary of Proverbs 9
CHAPTER NINE
Contents: Wisdom (Christ) and sin, as rivals for the soul of man.
Characters: God, Wisdom.
Conclusion: Christ and sin are both seeking to have the uppermost place in the soul of man. We are therefore concerned to put a value upon our own souls and to sit down at the rich feast provided at Wisdom’s table. There is no true wisdom but in the way of Christ and there is no true life but in the end of His way.
Key Word: Wisdom.
Strong Verses: 10.
Striking Facts: vv. 1–5. Heaven is the place where Wisdom (Christ) has prepared many mansions. Christ Himself is the sacrifice which has been killed and it is His flesh that is meat indeed. His disciples have gone forth with the invitation to the Gospel feast, even the simple being freely invited.[2]
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New King James Version
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R. C. Sproul
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J. I. Packer
Assistant Editors
Willam B. Evans
John Mason
Thomas Nelson Publishers
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The Reformation Study Bible TM
Copyright 1995 by Foundation for Reformation
The Holy Bible, New King James Version
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The New King James Bible, New Testament and Psalms
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and it a summary of Proverbs 31:30,
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§ Pr 31:30, 31 who fears the Lord. Up to this point the poem concentrates on practical wisdom. Now the basis of all true wisdom is emphasized. The Book of Proverbs ends as it begins: observation of the created order can provide some wisdom and knowledge of God (Rom. 1:20–23), but only the self-revelation of the Creator enables us to know and appreciate the God-centered meaning of reality. True wisdom is seen as the life lived in wholehearted obedience to God’s revelation in His Word, which is “the fear of the Lord” (Pr 1:7 and note). This trust is the foundation and continuing path of wisdom as it brings us to final perfection in Christ [3]
https://biblia.com/books/ngstbib/Pr31.30
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Bibliography
[1]MacArthur, J. (1998). Successful Christian parenting : raising your child with care, compassion, and common sense. Bedford, Tex.: Word Pub.
[2]Summarized Bible Complete Summary of the Old Testament By KEITH L. BROOKS Author of “Simple Studies in Bible Marking”Published by BIBLE INSTITUTE OF LOS ANGELES 536–558 South Hope Street Los Angeles, Cal. Copyright 1919
[3]Reformation Study Bible The Reformation STUDY Bible: Bringing the Light of the Reformation to Scripture: New King James Version Executive Director Luder Whitlock, Jr. General Editor R. C. Sproul Old Testament Editor Bruce Waltke New Testament Editor Moisés Silva Associate Editors James Boice Edmund Clowney Roger Nicole J. I. Packer Assistant Editors Willam B. Evans John Mason Thomas Nelson Publishers Nashville • Atlanta • London • Vancouver The Reformation Study Bible TM Copyright 1995 by Foundation for Reformation The Holy Bible, New King James Version Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. The New King James Bible, New Testament Copyright 1979 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. The New King James Bible, New Testament and Psalms Copyright 1980 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
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[1]MacArthur, J. (1998). Successful Christian parenting : raising your child with care, compassion, and common sense. Bedford, Tex.: Word Pub.
[2]Summarized Bible Complete Summary of the Old Testament By KEITH L. BROOKS Author of “Simple Studies in Bible Marking”Published by BIBLE INSTITUTE OF LOS ANGELES 536–558 South Hope Street Los Angeles, Cal. Copyright 1919
[3]Reformation Study Bible The Reformation STUDY Bible: Bringing the Light of the Reformation to Scripture: New King James Version Executive Director Luder Whitlock, Jr. General Editor R. C. Sproul Old Testament Editor Bruce Waltke New Testament Editor Moisés Silva Associate Editors James Boice Edmund Clowney Roger Nicole J. I. Packer Assistant Editors Willam B. Evans John Mason Thomas Nelson Publishers Nashville • Atlanta • London • Vancouver The Reformation Study Bible TM Copyright 1995 by Foundation for Reformation The Holy Bible, New King James Version Copyright 1982 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. The New King James Bible, New Testament Copyright 1979 by Thomas Nelson, Inc. The New King James Bible, New Testament and Psalms Copyright 1980 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.
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