Thursday 30 June 2016

Wisdom calls for a hearing (Proverbs 8)

8:1
Wisdom's call is contrasted to the call of the immoral woman in chapter 7. Wisdom is portrayed as a woman who guides us (1-13) and makes us succeed (14-21). Wisdom was present at the Creation and works with the Creator (:22-31). God approves of those who listen to Wisdom's counsel (:32-35). Those who hate  wisdom love death (:36). Wisdom should affect every aspect of one's life, from beginning to end. Be sure to open all corners of your life to God's direction and guidance.

8:13
The more a person fears and respects God, the more he or she will hate evil. Love for God and love for sin cannot coexist. Harbouring secret sins means that you are tolerating evil within yourself. Make a clean break with sin and commit yourself completely to God.

8:22-31
God says that wisdom is primary and fundamental. It is the foundation on which all life is built. Paul and John may have alluded  to some of Solomon's statements about wisdom to describe Christ's presence at the creation of the world  (Col 1:15-17; 2:2,3; Rev 3:14)


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