by Adam Johnson
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7
Proverbs is a book written by Solomon, the wisest man to walk the earth. The book gives two general life choices and paths - the foolish and the wise. This verse sums up the entirety of the book and the two choices that confront a man everyday. When a man sets his foot upon the path of obedience to the Lord he is just beginning to receive the benefits that God has for him. In contrast a fool looks at life by his own standards and desires, and cares nothing for God's instruction.
Proverbs has always been one of my favorite books of the Bible. It is, first and foremost, a standard for daily life and how to live it godly. I have always thought of wisdom as "skill in godly living," or how to live a life that pleases Him. The book does not just outline wisdom, but gives us the view of life if we choose to disregard God's recipe for wisdom.
As we read through this book of wisdom use the filter that is set before us - making wise choices that please God or making foolish choices that lead to destruction. Wisdom is something that we can obtain through prayer, and a lifestyle that sets pleasing God as the highest priority.
If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. James 1:5
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