Shalom,


We begin Proverbs again today in the Spoken Word Bible Reading Plan. Here, from verses 2-5 of Proverbs 1, is what God desires us to receive from this book and all of His Word!

²That people may know skillful and godly Wisdom and instruction, discern and comprehend the words of understanding and insight, ³Receive instruction in wise dealing and the discipline of wise thoughtfulness, righteousness, justice, and integrity, ⁴That prudence may be given to the simple, and knowledge, discretion, and discernment to the youth-- ⁵The wise also will hear and increase in learning, and the person of understanding will acquire skill and attain to sound counsel [so that he may be able to steer his course rightly]-

I really like the Amplified Bible for this passage because it mentions things like "skillful" Wisdom and "discipline" of wise thoughtfulness. I like to say that our purpose for studying the Word of God is so that we can have a "working knowledge" of it. The Word of God will do no good in your life unless you act on it! I believe that is what "skillful Wisdom" is! Then we MUST be prepared to be diligent and disciplined in our approach to the Word of God! Remember, it is NOT the Truth that sets you free, but KNOWING the Truth! Here is the New Living Translation that is very good, too:

2 Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline,
to help them understand the insights of the wise.
3 Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives,
to help them do what is right, just, and fair.
4 These proverbs will give insight to the simple,
knowledge and discernment to the young. 5 Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance

Make it YOUR determined purpose today to learn something new from the Word every day, and then to act on it immediately! Notice that it is the WISE who will hear and increase in learning! SO, BE WISE! Amen! Here are a couple of photos to inspire you!

Shalom in Him!