In Proverbs, chapter three, verse two, obeying God and living by His holy principles will result in better health, as in verse eight, a longer life, and a happier and more prosperous life, as in verse sixteen. However, this general principle must not be considered a guarantee of no exceptions. At times, the righteous are […]
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In Proverbs, chapter two, verse twenty, the blessings of gaining wisdom include learning to fear the Lord and thereby being guarded against evil along life’s path, as in verses five through eight; having the ability to discern good from evil and thereby avoiding the tragedies of sin in verse eleven; desiring to refrain from evil
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In Proverbs, chapter two, verse ten, only when God’s wisdom enters our hearts our inward motives, desires, and thoughts produce life and power, as in Proverbs four, verse twenty-three, “Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.” To accomplish this, the Spirit of truth must work within our hearts and
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In Proverbs, chapter two, verse three, the study of God’s Word should be backed by prayer that cries out for wisdom and discernment. Studying alone may make a Bible scholar, but praying while examining God’s Word allows the Holy Spirit to take that revelation and transform us into spiritual people who know God’s character and
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In Proverbs, chapter two, verse one, only by putting God’s Word into our minds will we learn to live wisely and righteously in our relationship with God, as in verse five of this theme chapter. We can become victorious over sin with God’s commandments in our hearts, as in Psalm hundred nineteen, verse eleven, and
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In Proverbs chapter one, verse twenty-six, the book emphasizes that God has given absolute standards of right and wrong in His Word. Disregarding them will bring tragic results in our lives. One of the greatest truths we can learn in our youth is that we will reap what we sow, as in Galatians six, verses
In Proverbs, chapter one, verse ten, early in life, young people face enticements of sin. Peer pressure tempts them to join the majority in some sinful behavior even though they know clearly it is wrong. Young people can resist such temptations by developing a close relationship with God as their Lord, by nurturing their spirit
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In Proverbs, chapter one, verse seven, reverent awe of God’s power, majesty, and holiness produces in us a holy fear of transgressing His revealed will. Such reverence is essential to gaining a heart of wisdom. The New Testament indicates that the comfort of the Holy Spirit will accompany sincere fear of the Lord. For example,
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In Proverbs, chapter one, verse two, as used in this book, wisdom means living and thinking according to the righteous truth and ways. It means approaching all of life from God’s point of view, believing that everything God says is rightful and truthful and the only sure standard by which to live. Gaining God’s wisdom
In Proverbs, chapter one, verse one, a proverb is a short wisdom saying, comparison, or question that expresses a principle or observation about human behavior from God’s point of view. These proverbs are to instruct God’s people, especially the younger generation, on how to live to please God, have a happy and successful life, and
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