In the following entries, I will be taking notes of what I have learned about Proverbs, learned about myself, and how I can change myself to be a better servant for God. I want to have a better reputation, to build good relationships with people and with God through the study of Proverbs.
Proverbs
Purpose: Teach people how to get wisdom and understanding so that they may have a prudent life doing what is right in the eyes of the Lord. In short, to apply wisdom to daily life and receive moral instruction.
Wisdom for young people
Wisdom for all people
Wisdom for leaders
The Proverbs are given in three parts as listed above, but does not mean that each part is directed at only the specific audience, but rather provide the best instruction for the specific audience. All people should read all of Proverbs.
Wisdom
The Lord wants all people to be wise. There are wise people and there are fools. fools are wicked and stubborn who hate wisdom & instruction and and thus will not accept it, ignoring God. The wise seek to know and love God.
Relationships
Proverbs is filled with instruction for developing relationships withpeople. Every relationship requires that we show love, dedication, and high moral standards.
Speech
Many proverbs mention that what we say shows who we are. It shows our real attitude and as we learn and change, speech is also a real test of how wise we become.
Work
Final outcome in all we do is controlled by God and we are accountable to carry out work out with diligence and discipline, not laziness.
Success
People work hard for fame and money, but God views success as having a good reputation, moral character, and the spiritual devotion to obey Him.
