Quotable Wisdom: Proverbs

I love the convenience of Proverbs. Every verse seems to pack a punch. Bite-sized morsels of wisdom. Not to mention the added bonus of the book having 31 chapters---like it was designed to be read daily for a month! Anyway, I am going to be exploring this beloved book for the next little while. Before we delve into it, here are some quick facts about the book.


Author: King Solomon
Date: Approx 900 BC
Purpose: Imparting wisdom


Chapter One


Passage Highlight: 

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." (Proverbs 1:7 NIV)

I think this passage is a fantastic introduction to the book of Proverbs. It doesn't matter how smart a person is... how eloquent... how knowledgeable; true wisdom is rooted in knowing, pursuing, and fearing God. God wants to make his children wise. He wants to share his ways, plans, and wisdom. All we need to do is be receptive to him. 

All too often I forget about God in my pursuit of counterfeit "wisdom." I get wrapped up in GPAs, textbooks, and debate. I forget that wisdom has to be tested against God's standard... not human standards. I am excited to dive into Proverbs again. It has always been one of my favorite books in the Bible, but it is so easy to get distracted by eloquent words and forget to truly apply the rich wisdom contained within this book. 

Looking forward to reading along with you!