William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs For a book focused on wisdom, the Proverbs looks at foolishness a lot. In fact, the word “fool” or some derivative of it appears over 80 times in the Proverbs. Have you ever considered why he discusses foolishness so much? It is likely no more…
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Two Invitations – Wisdom & Folly
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the book of Proverbs Proverbs 9:1-18 Solomon has been contrasting wisdom and folly in the first several chapters of Proverbs. It culminates in our present text. Both wisdom and folly are personified in the text, and both make an appeal for the young man to follow after her.
Wisdom Calls Out
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 8:1-11 Several times in the first 7 chapters of the book, Solomon has warned about the immoral woman. Her way is the way of death. In chapter 8, Solomon points his son again to the “woman” he needs in his life; he personifies wisdom….
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…