IICM - Daily Meditation -  BIBLE STUDY

The Bible Study Series - The New Testament
Proverbs - Chapter 1


" To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, 
and judgment, and equity "
(Proverbs 1:3)
By Patriarch John Williams
(Founder/President: IICM OF NY -
iicm@aol.com )
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THE MEANING OR SYNONYM OF WISDOM:

Several words that are used in the Bible, giving a good understanding about all aspects, importance and value of Wisdom are listed below in the following words in this chapter:

  • Understanding 

  • Proverb

  • Instruction

  • Perception

  • Justice

  • Judgment

  • Equity

  • Discretion

  • Knowledge

  • Counsel

  • Learning

  • Understanding

  • Sayings

  • Obedience of God's Laws 

SOME TEACHINGS, INSTRUCTIONS, STATEMENTS AND WARNINGS ABOUT 'WISDOM' AND 'FOOLISHNESS' (DISOBEDIENCE OF GOD'S LAWS):

  • For the Wisdom shall be an ornament of Grace unto their head, and chains about their neck.

  • Hear the Instruction of thy Father

  • Forsake not the Law of thy Mother

  • If sinners entice thee, consent thou not

  • Walk not thou in the way of the fools and those who are greedy of gain

  • Refrain thy foot from the fools path

  • In Wisdom, you will find all precious substance

  • I will pour out my Spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you

  • I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear come, if you do not follow my Instructions

  • When your fear comes as desolation, and your destruction comes as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish come upon you, and if you call upon me, I will not answer; if you seek me early, you will not find me. 

  • If you hate Knowledge, and do not choose to fear me and not listen to my counsel; despise all my reproof, you will eat the fruit of your own way, and be filled with your own devices

  • If you turn away from me, you will be slain and your prosperity will destroy you

  • But if you hearken unto me, you shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil ! 

SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION:

  • The book of Proverbs is very Valuable and a Practical guide for us to look by

  • This book says in Chapter 11, that Wisdom is the Principal thing 

  • The reading of this book will help everyone of us to understand the value of Wisdom and cost of Foolishness

  • This chapter will help the reader to get some insight about Godly Wisdom as supposed to Worldly Wisdom and is described here as Discussion, Judgment, Understanding, Instruction, Perception, Knowledge, Counsel etc. 

  • One cannot get the full understanding and the value of Wisdom by reading this chapter alone, but should continue to read the rest of the chapters

  • The most important value that the reader of this writing can get is being excited and thrilled about such a thing as Godly Wisdom, which is spiritual in character, but when a person gains it, he can enjoy life 100% now and eternally, and avoid all dangers, unpleasantness and agonies of life !!!

- The End-

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