Proverbs 8:22-36
Want to live a better life? Do you want to be successful in the things that you do and say? Wouldn’t it be nice to gain some wisdom before giving an opinion? Wisdom and righteous living brings a long life, and in these next few verses Solomon describes it to us, it reads almost like a poem of praise. He wants us to know the depth and the seriousness of it.
Proverbs 8:22-31
In these verses Solomon is telling us about wisdom, and how it came to be. When God established the heavens it was there (27), before mountains have been shaped (25), when he marked out the foundations of Earth (29) and when he made the skies above (28). God’s wisdom has been around since the beginning, it is the code of moral conduct. Solomon wants us to understand that since the beginning of time there has been a way in which to live, and has been clearly defined.
Proverbs 8:32-36
This is where we get called to make a decision. I love this about God, he gives us a choice to either follow him and live by his wisdom or hate him and find death (36). He wants us to know that wisdom only matures the individual that follows it, Solomon tells us all of this in a practical way, wisdom calls to those who will listen and do what it says, it’s the source of God’s delight.
See, wisdom can bring healing, and a new perception about whatever you are searching for, perhaps a new look at worldly views? Wisdom helps you to align your thinking to God’s thinking. If the bible is your main guide on how you live your life (and I pray it is), all you need to do is ask. Our God really isn’t complicated, it’s either ask and know, or don’t ask and look like a fool. He loves us and has a plan for us, we just need to believe that he does. 🙂
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