2014 December 3 Quiet Time (QT). Proverbs 18:1-24. 56 Ways of Wisdom, Understanding, and Knowledge or Foolishness, Laziness, and Wickedness Content: + 1 Better is the poor that walks in his integrity, - than [he that is] perverse in his lips, and is a fool. - - 2 Also, [that] the soul [be] without knowledge, [it is] not good; and he that hastes with [his] feet sins. - - 3 The foolishness of man perverts his way: and his heart frets against the LORD. - - 4 Wealth makes many friends; but the poor is separated from his neighbor. - - 5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaks lies shall not escape. - - 6 Many will entreat the favor of the prince: and every man is a friend to him that gives gifts. - - 7 All the brethren of the poor do hate him: how much more do his friends go far from him; he pursues [them with] words, [yet] they are wanting [to him]. + + 8 He that gets wisdom loves his own soul: he that keeps understanding shall find good. - - 9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and [he that] speaks lies shall perish. - - 10 Delight is not seemly for a fool; much less for a servant to have rule over princes. + + 11 The discretion of a man defers his anger; and [it is] his glory to pass over a transgression. + + 12 The kings wrath is as the roaring of a lion; but his favor is as dew upon the grass. - - 13 A foolish son is the calamity of his father: and the contentions of a wife are a continual dropping. + + 14 House and riches are the inheritance of fathers: and a prudent wife is from the LORD. + - 15 Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep; and an idle soul shall allow hunger. + - 16 He that keeps the commandment keeps his own soul; [but] he that despises his ways shall die. + + 17 He that has pity upon the poor lends to the LORD; and that which he has given will he pay him again. + + 18 Chasten your son while there is hope, and let not your soul spare for his crying. + + 19 A man of great wrath shall allow punishment: for if you deliver [him], yet you must do it again. + + 20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter end. + + 21 [There are] many devices in a mans heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. + + 22 The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. + + 23 The fear of the LORD [tends] to life: and [he that has it] shall abide satisfied; he shall not be visited with evil. - - 24 A slothful [man] hides his hand in [his] bosom, and will not so much as bring it to his mouth again. + + 25 Smite a scorner, and the simple will beware: and reprove one that has understanding, [and] he will understand knowledge. - 26 He that wastes [his] father, [and] chases away [his] mother, is a son that causes shame, and brings reproach. + 27 Cease, my son, to hear the instruction [that causes] to err from the words of knowledge. - - 28 An ungodly witness scorns judgment: and the mouth of the wicked devours iniquity. + + 29 Judgments are prepared for scorners, and stripes for the back of fools. Complexity: Q1 – What is the relationship of wisdom, understanding, and knowledge? A1 – Each are good and important. There is a divine order, relatedness, and yet distinction. This is another triune truth of God. A2 – Wisdom is first throughout the Holy Scriptures in both the Old and New Testament. Wisdom is from God who sees and knows everything. A3 – Understanding compliments wisdom by making it fuller and more useful. Wisdom with understanding gives us patience and perseverance. Understanding helps us trust God in all things. Understanding comes from personal experience. A4 – Knowledge is the mental exercise of hearing, reading, and speaking. Remembering and refreshing the memory are a needful part of the whole in our pursuit of, and following in the the steps of our Lord Jesus Christ. Knowledge is to be clear in our thoughts of what is good and evil. Q2 – What is your favorite verse in Proverb 18? A – My favorite verse is Proverb 18:20 because it describes the process of discipleship in a clear, concise manner. The Holy Spirit can speak to each person with different verses at different times. This is the majesty of the Holy Scriptures and goodness of our Father in heaven. Application: I must have wisdom, gain understanding, and pursue knowledge to consistently obey God by faith. I know they are more precious than gold and silver. Title: 56 Ways of Wisdom, Understanding, and Knowledge or Foolishness, Laziness, and Wickedness QT hint: Daily time in the Holy Scriptures and prayer helps us have wisdom from above, understanding of ourselves and others, and knowledge of right and wrong.
Posted on: Thu, 04 Dec 2014 08:31:20 +0000
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