Forewarned is forearmed
The definition of a proverb is a short saying that is widely used to express an obvious truth. Proverbs were used in ancient days to convey a truth in a picturesque form. They were used frequently in the Vedas as well as the Bible.
The Book of Proverbs is a book of the Bible that contains truths or words of wisdom from Solomon (considered the wisest King of Israel), and other wise Israelis, or general sayings which are considered wise.
Given this we start today a daily series on the Book of Proverbs. We will draw extensively from the Aramaic and Greek versions so as to get to the true meaning of what is written, and not lost through translations.
This link between fear and God means we cannot possess wisdom if we recreate God in our own image. He is not our buddy to bless us and help us and give us what we want.
The Lord God Almighty is far greater than that, and the fear of the Lord begins when we see Him in His majesty and power and judgement. And because of this fear as described above, we wish and try not to offend Him.
The definition of a proverb is a short saying that is widely used to express an obvious truth. Proverbs were used in ancient days to convey a truth in a picturesque form. They were used frequently in the Vedas as well as the Bible.
The Book of Proverbs is a book of the Bible that contains truths or words of wisdom from Solomon (considered the wisest King of Israel), and other wise Israelis, or general sayings which are considered wise.
Given this we start today a daily series on the Book of Proverbs. We will draw extensively from the Aramaic and Greek versions so as to get to the true meaning of what is written, and not lost through translations.
So today we focus on what is wisdom.
Proverbs 9:10 says, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
The Greek word used in the original texts is "phobos" which means respect, reverence, awe. It's a combination of all three. It us the continual awareness that our loving heavenly Father is watching and evaluating everything we think, say, and do.
Proverbs 9:10 says, “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”
The Greek word used in the original texts is "phobos" which means respect, reverence, awe. It's a combination of all three. It us the continual awareness that our loving heavenly Father is watching and evaluating everything we think, say, and do.
This link between fear and God means we cannot possess wisdom if we recreate God in our own image. He is not our buddy to bless us and help us and give us what we want.
The Lord God Almighty is far greater than that, and the fear of the Lord begins when we see Him in His majesty and power and judgement. And because of this fear as described above, we wish and try not to offend Him.
Wisdom therefore, is merely seeing life from God’s perspective and responding accordingly. Wisdom is a priority, and we are told to seek it above all else, so that the choices we make in life are choices which are in line with Gods plan and wish for us.
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