Proverbs:1:4

 To give prudence to the simple, To the young man knowledge and discretion-

    Simple - refers to the person who have less knowledge. Proverbs gives wisdom to those people also. It gives wisdom even to those who do not know how to speak in a particular situation.   Young people also get knowledge and wisdom when reading proverbs. On a confused situation, wisdom helps a person to think correctly and act upon it.  It is considered to be prudent.  It helps us to think wisely and make responsible and intelligent decisions.

Proverbs:1:3

 For Acquiring A Disciplined And Prudent Life, Doing What Is Right And Just And Fair;

Proverbs tells us to live a prudent and disciplined life.  Also we should do the right, just and fair things in our everyday life.

To be successful in life one should have wisdom and we should do justice.

We should live according to God's will.  Always we should do the right.  It means being honest in everything, in every way.  While taking decisions,  be just and righteous.  We should know what is right and wrong.  Be patient in dealing with others and live in a fair and happy way.  We should treat others equally.  We should not show any partiality.

Proverbs:1:2                                                        Proverbs:1:4

Proverbs:1:2

 For Attaining Wisdom And Discipline; For Understanding Words Of Insight;

One can attain wisdom and be disciplined through proverbs. You can also realize the ins and outs of anything.

Wisdom refers to the clarity one has in his life. Proverbs also emphasizes morality.

Wisdom refers not only to knowledge, but also to the clarity of living a life with the fear of God and also a life which pleases God. Wisdom helps one to discern what is good and what is bad.

Solomon, who excelled in wisdom, failed to use it. Although his son Rehoboam received all the counsel, he failed to use it wisely. He rejected the teachings of his father.

Proverbs:1:1

Proverbs : 1 : 1

Proverbs chapter 1 gives a clear explanation of the purpose of this book. The author of this book, Solomon's lineage and to whom he is writing are clearly stated. This is a book full of warnings against sin. It is written with the intention that her son should act wisely and prudently.

 The Proverbs Of Solomon Son Of David, King Of Israel:

This verse tells us who wrote Proverbs. Proverbs was written by Solomon, the second son of David and Bathsheba, kings of Israel. Both David and Solomon ruled Israel separately for 40 years.

When Solomon became king of Israel, he sought wisdom and knowledge from the Lord. It brought him wealth, respect, and fame.

Solomon, who excelled in wisdom, failed to use it in his life. Although his son Rehoboam received all the counsel, he failed to use it wisely. He rejected the teachings of his father.

Proverbs - Introduction

Proverbs - Bible study

PROVERBS - INRODUCTION

    Proverbs means simple or concrete traditional saying that expresses a perceived truth based on common sense and experience.  The Book of Proverbs is a poetry book in scripture.  Solomon is the writer of the book.  Proverbs can also be said as an anthology or a collection of poems.  From the scripture we can see that chapters 30 and 31 are not written by Solomon.  It is a book of wisdom. I kings :4:30 says that Solomon's wisdom was greater than the wisdom of all the people of the East, and greater than all the wisdom of Egypt.   He spoke three thousand proverbs and his songs numbered a thousand and five(I kings : 4 : 32).  People from all nations came to hear the wisdom of Solomon (I Kings : 4 : 34).  Ecclesiastes: 12: 9 also says the teacher, who is Solomon pondered and searched and set in order many proverbs.  The purpose of proverb is given in this verse – To impart knowledge to the people.  Solomon sought wisdom and knowledge from God.  II Chronicles : 1: 8 – 10 clearly tells us that God granted Solomon wisdom and knowledge which he asked.  Additionally, he has been granted with riches, wealth and honour.  But he didn’t use it properly and he used the blessings in a way that is not pleasing to God.  He found pleasure in having more wives and at last he found that everything is meaningless under the earth.  Then he utter these wise sayings to his son and for the people to follow.   It is a great treasure for each and every one of us.

I have been trying to read one chapter daily from the book of Proverbs for the past several years. But there was a curiosity to know more about it. As a result I read and meditated on one verse a day.

I have learned through many biblical research references and notes on proverbs.  I started writing down in my journal what I understood and there are times God make me understood things in a different way.  It was a nice experience meditating deeply the word of God.

 I hope this will  of benefit to the spiritual life of everyone who reads it.

In my next post I will be posting down the insights I have got from each verses one by one in proverbs. 

The Lord is my Shepherd

 

The LORD will make us to "Arise and Shine"

 

Benefits of fearing the Lord

 

The Lord will make our paths straight

 

Jesus - The life giver

 

God the healer

 

Do not conform to the pattern of this world

 

Press on Toward the Goal

 

God is my Portion

 

Ask, Seek, Knock

 

Matthew: 7: 7, 8

"Ask And It Will Be Given To You; Seek And You Will Find; Knock And The Door Will Be Opened To You.

For Everyone Who Asks Receives; He Who Seeks Finds; And To Him Who Knocks, The Door Will Be Opened.

Ask – You will be given; Search - you will find; knock – it will be opened. With this verse, we are taught that whatever we ask in prayer will be given to us.  Naturally, if we need something from another person we should open our mouth and ask them. Similarly, a lost object can only be found by searching for it. A closed door can only be opened by knocking it.

The teachings of Jesus Christ are the practices given to the disciples to follow. It has been beautifully written by the people driven by Christ and given to us as commandments and scripture for the believers to follow.

What the believers are taught today? We have been taught that if we raise our voices, pray for a long time, and stubbornly ascend our petition to the Lord He will answer. It is not certain that all the prayers we make like this will get the answer we expect.  It is also not right for us to force the Lord to give us everything we ask for.

We must pray with the common faith and with a pure heart. If we have wicked thoughts in our hearts, though we strive hard for a long time, the Lord will not hear our prayer (Psalm 66:18 - If I Had Cherished Sin In My Heart, The Lord Would Not Have Listened).

And our prayers should not be selfish. We must learn to pray according to the will of God. Our prayers should be ascended to God with full faith. Then the Lord will surely answer our prayers.

And “The Lord’s Prayer” is seen as a model of how to pray - Matthew: 6: 9-13. So the Lord will answer our prayers when we do His will and seek His kingdom and righteousness. Allow Christ to work in your life. Let us depend on the Lord and not on our own self. The Lord will stand and act beyond our expectations in a supernatural way. 

If we do what we want in our lives and try to achieve the set goals without the Lord's help, our hopes and dreams are likely to be shattered. Whatever you do or ask, submit to the will of the Lord. We will receive what is good for us from the hand of the Lord.

Finally, ask Jesus Christ to be your Saviour. Seek His righteousness and justice. Knock on, so that the door that the Lord has for us will be opened.

1 John 3:22

And Receive From Him Anything We Ask, Because We Obey His Commands And Do What Pleases Him.

John 15: 7

If You Remain In Me And My Words Remain In You, Ask Whatever You Wish, And It Will Be Given You.

Prayer:

Dear Lord, Thank you for teaching us to submit our petitions to your will and to ascend to you with a pure heart and mind. Help us to live and pray according to your will. Help us to act every moment for the glory of your holy name. You know our needs before we ask. Help us to grow your knowledge and your grace and to walk with the help of the Holy Spirit on the path you show. In the name of Jesus I ask this prayer, Amen.

Live a new life

 

Romans: 6: 4

We Were Therefore Buried With Him Through Baptism Into Death In Order That, Just As Christ Was Raised From The Dead Through The Glory Of The Father, We Too May Live A New Life.

Serpent deceived Adam and Eve and mankind fell into sin because they disobeyed God’s word.  But grace resurrected us who were dead in sin. By grace we have been resurrected and have new life, in Christ.

As a result of our inner being resurrected in Christ, the darkness of sin is removed and we are united with Christ through baptism.  Sins are forgiven, and the Holy Spirit dwells in us.  When we become children of God, we become the possessors of heaven. Baptism must be able to proclaim the change that has taken place in our inner man. Through faith and by grace our own self must die and we should live a life in Christ.

We are called to live a new life, just as Christ rise from the dead and triumph in the glory of the Father. We should completely cut off our sins and placed in a completely new eternal unity, with Christ.  Let us live holy like a new born baby.

Not only to be holy for one day but to live holy life day by day throughout our lives is our duty. This is the only thing the Lord expects from us.

I Peter:3:21

And This Water Symbolizes Baptism That Now Saves You Also--not The Removal of Dirt from the Body but the Pledge of a Good Conscience toward God. It Saves You by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ,

Romans:8:11

And If The Spirit Of Him Who Raised Jesus From The Dead Is Living In You, He Who Raised Christ From The Dead Will Also Give Life To Your Mortal Bodies Through His Spirit, Who Lives In You.

PRAYER:

Heavenly Father, thank you for saving us by your grace. We are enslaved to sin and you helped us to die to sin through your death. Thank you for making us a new creation, for giving us new life and making us righteous. Help us to be sanctified day by day and live a righteous life throughout our whole life. All praise, honour, and glory we give it to you.  In Jesus name, Amen.

Former things will not be remembered

 

In its Time

 

Beginning of Wisdom

 

Renew the inner man