1st century Christianity in the 21st century
My son, hear the instruction of your father, and do not forsake the law of your mother, for they will be a graceful ornament on your head, and chains about your neck. (Proverbs 1:8-9)
My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent … My son, do not walk in the way with them, keep your foot from their path; for their feet run to evil, and they make haste to shed blood. (Proverbs 1:10, 15-16)
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After Solomon rose to the throne, the LORD appeared to him in a dream saying, “Ask! What shall I give you?” Solomon responded, “…give to your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people, that I may discern between good and evil” (1 Kings 3:5, 9). It took a measure of wisdom to ask this rather than for longevity, wealth, power, etc… The LORD honoured Solomon’s request and blessed him with great wealth, honour and longevity. The book of Proverbs records some of Solomon’s wisdom.
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