Solomon wrote 3,000 proverbs Some — along with those written by others — collected in the book of Proverbs Something to say about almost anything Laziness — 20:4 Tranquility — 14:30; 15:1 Wealth (ill-gotten) — 17:1 (deeper than at first glance); 19:17 Good wife — 5:18b-19 Not-so-good wife (not vice versa) —21:9 Adultery — 5:3-4 Fools look only at the short-term (≠ consequences) — wisdom looks long-term Most important — 1:7 If you want to be wise — starts with the fear of the Lord “Fear” is not being frightened (unless of judgment) or being polite Reverential awe — worshipful respect Ex 14:32 If you search for wisdom, you will find God True wisdom starts with knowing who God is (2:1-5) Once you know God, you know that he is the only source of true wisdom (2:6) If you hear anything this morning … God knows best God’s ways are true — right — God our Father knows best
Solomon wrote 3,000 proverbs Some — along with those written by others — collected in the book of Proverbs Something to say about almost anything Laziness — 20:4 Tranquility — 14:30; 15:1 Wealth (ill-gotten) — 17:1 (deeper than at first glance); 19:17 Good wife — 5:18b-19 Not-so-good wife (not vice versa) —21:9 Adultery — 5:3-4 Fools look only at the short-term (≠ consequences) — wisdom looks long-term Most important — 1:7 If you want to be wise — starts with the fear of the Lord “Fear” is not being frightened (unless of judgment) or being polite Reverential awe — worshipful respect Ex 14:32 If you search for wisdom, you will find God True wisdom starts with knowing who God is (2:1-5) Once you know God, you know that he is the only source of true wisdom (2:6) If you hear anything this morning … God knows best God’s ways are true — right — God our Father knows best
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