William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs Solomon already warned his son of the dangers of adultery. There are some things worth saying again, and this is one of them. So, once more, the wise king focuses his audience on the value of wisdom, the need to follow it’s direction, and the…
Category: Proverbs
Things The LORD Hates
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs In the first part of chapter 6, Solomon warned us about the sluggard and the wicked man. But what types of things characterize the wicked man? The answer is in today’s text. He writes: These six things the LORD hates, yes, seven are an abomination…
The Wise are Upright & Diligent
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 6:1-15 Every parent hopes their children will be wise in their approach to life. Beyond the moral implications that Solomon has already focused on in previous chapters, it is desirable for wisdom to excel in one’s day to day life. A number of issues…
Beware of the Immoral Woman
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 5:1-23 Every child, at some point will have “the birds & the bees” discussion. If parents are not willing, there are several others ready to inform children about sex; the school system, the internet, their friends, etc.. Solomon understood this was his responsibility, and…
Wisdom Is The Principal Thing
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 4:1-27 The wise king has stressed to his son the great importance wisdom holds. He continues to do so in our present text, going so far as to tell us that wisdom is the most important thing. A GRANDFATHER’S MESSAGE Get wisdom! Get understanding!…
The Security of Wisdom
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 3:19-35 Solomon has been emphasizing to his son the need to pay attention to his wisdom. Every father wants his son to listen to his advice, but with Solomon, we have a special circumstance. He was not just imparting his wisdom to his son;…
The Blessing of Wisdom
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 3:1-18 Every father wants what is good for his son. To that end, a father may give what he perceives to be words of wisdom to his son. In Solomon’s case, the words of wisdom he shared were not his alone, but from the…
The Protection of Wisdom
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 2:1-22 Solomon started this book of Proverbs by emphasizing the importance of wisdom and how necessary it is for us to pursue it. The second chapter begins with the same focus.
Wisdom Calls Out
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 1:8-19 Six times in the first seven verses, Solomon mentioned the importance of wisdom. Hear it, understand it, know it, receive it, apply it. A few into the book, the wise king will declare: Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in…
A Matter Of Life & Death
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 1:8-19 The introduction to the book (1:1-7) was a generic call for the reader to get knowledge and wisdom. However, verse 8 reveals that Solomon had a specific recipient in mind—his son. In fact, he will specifically address his son at least 40 times…