Proverbs -- Chapter 8
A few simple observations:
1 - Wisdom, which is the ability to live a God-pleasing life, is learned (v5) and received (v22ff). Wisdom naturally belongs to God (He has always been wise) and supernaturally belongs to us (we are made wise by Him).
2 - There is right and wrong and it is God's character, not ours, that determines these things (v6-9; cf Mt 10).
3 - In learning wisdom, the condition of our hearts is determinative (v9; cf Mt 13). If I am not teachable and diligent then I will not learn.
4 - Wisdom (the ability to please God) is precious (v10-11, 19).
5 - There are many valuable fruits of wisdom (v12-16, 32-36).
6 - God promises wisdom to those who seek it on His terms (v17). This promise runs throughout the Proverbs.
PS -- In regard to the post from 3/22 of this year, God did not give us the house.
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