What can we learn from God’s wisdom throughout the entire Bible? Let’s look at Proverbs 3.
Though Christians are justified by faith apart from works of the law, does the Spirit of the law still help us live a long and prosperous life?
My child, remember my teachings and instructions and obey them completely. They will help you live a long and prosperous life. (Pr 3:1-2 CEV)
Should we live lives of love or hate of our neighbors?
Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. So you will find favor and good success in the sight of God and man. (Pr 3:3-4 ESV)
Even though we may not always understand a Bible passage, do we trust God rather than our own understanding?
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; think about Him in all your ways, and He will guide you on the right paths. Don’t consider yourself to be wise; fear the Lord and turn away from evil. This will be healing for your body and strengthening for your bones. (Pr 3:5-8 HCSB)
How should we act in regard to churches that are faithful to God and His Word?
Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the first of all your produce, so your barns will be filled with abundance, and your vats will burst open with new wine. (Pr 3:9-10 ISV)
Should we feel dejected or depressed when God uses circumstances to chastise us?
My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the Lord loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth. (Pr 3:11-12 KJV)
Are finding wisdom and discernment great treasures? What benefits do they give?
How blessed is the man who finds wisdom And the man who obtains discernment. For her profit is better than the profit of silver And her produce better than fine gold. She is more precious than pearls; And nothing you desire compares with her. Length of days is in her right hand; In her left hand are riches and glory. Her ways are pleasant ways And all her pathways are peace. She is a tree of life to those who seize her, And all those who hold her fast are blessed. (P4 3:13-18 LSB)
How important was wisdom to God in creating everything?
The Lord founded the earth by wisdom, He established the heavens by understanding. By His knowledge the ocean depths were burst open, And the clouds drip with dew. (Pr 3:19-20 NASB)
What will wisdom, understanding, judgment and discretion do for us if we keep them in sight?
My son, do not let wisdom and understanding out of your sight, preserve sound judgment and discretion; they will be life for you, an ornament to grace your neck. Then you will go on your way in safety, and your foot will not stumble. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; when you lie down, your sleep will be sweet. Have no fear of sudden disaster or of the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared. (Pr 3:21-26 NIV)
When it is within our grasp, should we do good for our neighbors?
Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, When it is in the power of your hand to do so. Do not say to your neighbor, “Go, and come back, And tomorrow I will give it,” When you have it with you. Do not devise evil against your neighbor, For he dwells by you for safety’s sake. Do not strive with a man without cause, If he has done you no harm. (Pr 3:27-30 NKJV)
Who should we honor and respect and seek to make our closest friends?
Don’t envy violent people or copy their ways. Such wicked people are detestable to the Lord, but he offers his friendship to the godly. The Lord curses the house of the wicked, but he blesses the home of the upright. The Lord mocks the mockers but is gracious to the humble. The wise inherit honor, but fools are put to shame! (Pr 3:31-35 NLT)
What profitable things can we learn from the Scriptures?
Every Scripture is God-breathed and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for instruction in righteousness, that each person who belongs to God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work. (2 Tim 3:16-17 WEB)
What can we learn from God’s wisdom throughout the entire Bible? You decide!
