Day 1 – A PROVERB’S PURPOSE
Proverbs 1:2-4 [NIV] 2 for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; 3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; 4 for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young.
I like start by reading the overview of a book before I buy it. Not the same as a review, which is opinion, an overview is more of a summary. It lets me know what to expect: mystery, history, romance, etc. Is it based on or woven around a historical event? After that, I will read some reviews, to get a feel for how others felt about the book, including the editor of the manuscript and some who have spent invested time in the book. The book of Proverbs comes with just such an overview of its purpose – its purpose is wisdom and understanding, instruction in right behavior.
We should take this seriously. A Christian needs God’s own wisdom and His guidance on right behavior. God does not leave us without the guidelines of how we should think and act, what we should say and do, and what we shouldn’t.
The book of Proverbs is crammed full of nuggets of wisdom. It has many practical instructions for our daily lives. Many books of the Bible are steeped in mystery, but the Proverbs are pretty clear and concise. Even the least wise of us can gain wisdom in its verses.
Taken together, it is as good a start as any for a New Church Lady’s manual for living. We should not be tempted to rely solely on Proverbs chapter 31 for guidance on how to be a Church Lady of great value.
Knowing that the book of Proverbs was written to give us wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; 3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; helps us with understanding both the purpose of and usage of its verses over the next 90 days
Prayer — Father, I know I need true wisdom. I need your instruction. I need understanding when it comes to the words in recorded in the Bible and how I should conduct myself in this world. Help me to live a life of prudent behavior, of doing what is good and fair. Help me life a life of knowledge and discretion – a life that glorifies you. Help me to learn from this precious book, how to be a woman of great value – one that glorifies you. In Jesus name I pray. Amen
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