Proverbs 1:1-4 The
proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: To know wisdom and instruction,
to understand words of insight, to receive instruction in wise dealing, in
righteousness, justice, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, knowledge
and discretion to the youth—
It
is best to know what is in a book at the outset of reading it. This then helps
us to understand the intent and direction that the writer is going when you
read his words. Most books have a central message, a term paper has a central
thesis and this book in the Bible called Proverbs also has a purpose. In these opening
verses we see what the entire book is intended to do.
First
we find it addressed to the “youth”. It is in the formative years of a young
person’s life that wisdom is of greatest importance. If wisdom is exercised in
the young adult years then many problems and disasters can be avoided. But it
also true for the “young” child of God to know God’s wisdom as this person
plots a new life course.
What
kind of life have you been living?
Without God’s wisdom can you understand why or what in your life made
you end up where you are today? Can you praise God for the course of your life
and what good He has brought your way?
God
has given us this wisdom through Solomon, the son of King David. God’s wisdom
can prove itself true when we accept and apply it to our lives. It is His free
gift to young people and the avenue to a relationship with God himself.
