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Guarding Against Gossip

Read: Proverbs 23–26

Today’s Passage: Proverbs 25:9–10

The book of Proverbs continues with valuable insights from the wise. In chapters 23 and 24, we find the thirty sayings of the wise (Prov. 23:1–24:22), including a strong warning about the problems of too much wine (Prov. 23:29–35). Proverbs 24:23–34 offers more sayings of the wise, and chapters 25–26 contain additional proverbs compiled by the men of Hezekiah from the wisdom of Solomon (Prov. 25:1–26:28).

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Living with Wisdom and Fear of the Lord

Read: Proverbs 8–11

Highlights:

The creation activities of Jesus are intermingled with the voice of wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:24, “Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God”; Colossians 2:3, “in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge”). We are told to praise wisdom and avoid folly.

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The Right Path Is Clear

Read: Proverbs 4–7

How many times have we heard someone ask, “If you knew then what you know now, would you change anything?” Proverbs tells us that the instructions of a father (4:1) can spare us heartache and misery. We could avoid the pitfalls of a wicked life, bad company, immorality, and temptation if we learned from wisdom. Don’t miss the right way to live (4:18, 20–22). Learn the seven things God hates (6:16–19). Once again, Proverbs shows us the way of the simple and how it leads to their downfall (7:7, 24–27).

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Proverbs: Practical wisdom for life.

Read: Proverbs 1–3.

Today’s passage: Proverbs 3:27–28

The theme of Proverbs is wisdom. It serves as a kind of explanation of Matthew 7:24–27, using simple differences and similarities to teach life’s lessons. Knowledge refers to learning facts, but wisdom is the ability to use and apply those facts well (2:1–6). Those who seek wisdom are protected and kept safe by it (2:8; 3:5–6), while those who are careless, foolish, or reject wisdom (1:4, 7; 3:34) will face the results of their choices.

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“True Wisdom: Beyond Age and Anger”

Today’s reading: Job 30-33.

Today’s Passage: Job 32:7-9.

In this section we will encounter Elihu—a younger man who has been silently observing the heated exchanges between Job and his three friends. Elihu, in his respect for their age, initially refrains from speaking, as he believes it’s fitting to allow his elders the first opportunity to offer their wisdom. His restraint demonstrates a principle deeply embedded in the culture of the time and echoed throughout Scripture: respect for elders and an openness to their experience. However, Elihu’s respect does not imply blind acceptance of everything the elders say. This brings up a crucial balance between honoring those older than us and exercising discernment in what we accept from them.

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Ecclesiastes: the meaning of life.

Ecclesiastes is a book that is often overlooked. Some have read it and concluded that it is the words of a bitter man who has descended into resentment and anger. Continue reading “Ecclesiastes: the meaning of life.” →

Proverbs: God’s wisdom for life.

I truly appreciate the beauty and simplicity of the book of Proverbs. It has been a favorite of mine for many years. Continue reading “Proverbs: God’s wisdom for life.” →

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