What Are The Proverbs?
- The Proverbs are God inspired principles for living a wise and godly life.
“Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding.
For wisdom is more profitable than silver, and her wages are better than gold. Wisdom is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. She offers you long life in her right hand, and riches and honor in her left. She will guide you down delightful paths; all her ways are satisfying. Wisdom is a tree of life to those who embrace her; happy are those who hold her tightly.” Proverbs 3:13-18 NLT
Who Wrote The Proverbs?
“These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel.” Proverbs 1:1 NLT
What Is The Purpose Of The Proverbs?
“Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise. Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair. These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young.” Proverbs 1:2-4 NLT
“The Psalms teach us how to get along with God, the Proverbs teach us how to get along with each other.” Billy Graham
- The Proverbs focus on human character and conduct.
- The Proverbs help us to learn how to make right and wise decisions.
Who Is Wise?
- The person who fears the Lord (Proverbs 1:7, 9:10)
- The person who obeys God’s word (Proverbs 1:5, 3:1, 23:12)
- The person who seeks instruction and continues learning (Proverbs 9:9)
- The person who seeks humility (Proverbs 3:7a, 11:2)
- The person who controls their anger and tongue (Proverbs 10:19, 14:17, 16:23)
How To Wise Up
- Desire it sincerely
“Getting wisdom is the wisest thing you can do! And whatever else you do, develop good judgment. If you prize wisdom, she will make you great. Embrace her, and she will honor you.” Proverbs 4:7-8 NLT
- Look for it in the Scriptures
“The instructions of the Lord are perfect, reviving the soul. The decrees of the Lord are trustworthy, making wise the simple.” Psalms 19:7 NLT
“You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. God uses it to prepare and equip his people to do every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:15-17 NLT
- Ask for it in prayer
“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” James 1:5 NLT
- Spend time with those who are wise
“Walk with the wise and become wise; associate with fools and get in trouble.” Proverbs 13:20 NLT