Wisdom

Proverbs - Wisdom

“A wise man will hear, and will increase learning;

and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:”

(Prov 1.5)

• What is a “Proverb?”

Proverb - (W) A short sentence often repeated, expressing a well known truth or common fact, gained by experience or observation; wisdom.

In Scripture, it sometimes signifies a moral compass by telling one which way to go. (Prov 1.6)

• Who wrote the Proverbs? (1.1) Solomon, son of David
  
• Where/how did King Solomon gain such wisdom? (I Kings 3.5-12)
• What is the purpose of the Proverbs?(1.2-4)

2”To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;
3To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity;
4To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion.”

To “know, receive and give.”

1. One is to “know” what is wise – it is your responsibility to “know” what is wise...

In the study in Proverbs we will, Lord willing, be teaching on what you need to “know” to get along better in life.

2. One is to “receive” this instruction with an open heart – the only way you may “receive” wise counsel and instruction is to be “more ready to hear (Eccl 5.1), and swift to hear and slow to speak.”(Jms 1.19)
3. Then one may “give” to others or “pass along” what has been gained by knowing and receiving such wisdom and understanding, first and most important, giving ALL glory for this understanding to the Lord (Isa 42.8) thus walking in the light of His will (Jn 6.38)

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• Who wrote the Proverbs? (1.1) Solomon, son of David
  
• Where/how did King Solomon gain such wisdom? (I Kings 3.5-12)
• What is the purpose of the Proverbs?(1.2-4)