William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs In our last article, we considered a few proverbs on financial matters, but it makes sense to devote a single article to the topic of debt. The fact is we have a debt problem in our nation. Reports indicate the average Canadian has $27,000+ in consumer…
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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 Explained
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 8:12-36 The latter portion of Proverbs 8 extols the value of wisdom. Solomon tells us of those who are governed by it, of the LORD’s use of it, and then makes a plea to his son (and us) that we also subscribe to wisdom’s…
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…
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 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…
Introducing Wisdom
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs If the Almighty gave you a blank check, what would you do with it? Solomon was presented with that very scenario. After he became king of Israel, God appeared to him in a dream and asked, What shall I give you? (1 Kings 3:5) What…