Wisdon's Instruction

Proverbs 15:33

Men I’ve known personally, men of wisdom and the gift of teaching, have instructed me in how to study the Scriptures, watch how often God deals with subject matter and make sure you take it seriously.  So let us look only at the subject “Wisdom” and how often Proverbs 15:33 is repeated.  If it is more than once it should give you reason to give thought; God is making a point.  Shall we explore verse 33, “Wisdom’s instruction is to fear the Lord, and humility comes before honor.”

It is essential to open the first chapter, verse seven, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.”  Fools despise wisdom and instruction and the self-made man needs no one to tell him the way to go, but a wise man knows he needs both wisdom and guidance.

Everyone should give thought to Proverbs 3:13-18, “Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold.  She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her.  Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace.  She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her; those who hold her fast will be blessed.” 

Often in business one will find a person who makes little of the things of God searching for wisdom in a matter.  This is what Proverbs 14:6 states “A scoffer seeks wisdom in vain, but knowledge is easy for a man of understanding.”  And last, allow me to share one more Proverb 9:10-12, “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.  For by Wisdom your days will be multiplied, and years will be added to your life.  If you are wise, you are wise for yourself; if you scoff, you alone will bear it.”

Jan and I attempt to invest in both our minds and physical health, we go to the gym, eat food we believe will be good for us, and make sure we spend time in God’s word looking for direction, instruction and wisdom.  I do think it begins with loving God to the best of your knowledge of Him.  The promises are too great for those who seek Him with all their being.

From the Back Porch,

Bob Rice