| Book Theme: "The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Knowledge"
Chapter 3 Theme: Wisdom is priceless
Author: Solomon, son of David, king of Israel
Purpose: "Attaining wisdom and discipline" & "Understanding words of insight"
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keep God's commands
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keep love & faithfulness
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trust in the Lord with all your heart
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acknowledge God in everything
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fear the Lord
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shun evil
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honor the Lord with your first fruits
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preserve sound judgment & discernment |
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forget God's teaching
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lean on your own understanding
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despise the Lord's discipline
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resent the Lord's rebuke
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withhold good from those who deserve it
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plot harm against your neighbor
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make false accusations
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envy a violent man or chose his ways |
Characteristics of The Lord: can direct your path, disciplines those He loves, laid the earth's foundation, can be your confidence, curses the house of the wicked, blesses the home of the righteous, mocks proud mockers, gives grace to the humble, holds fools up to shame
Wisdom Defined: priceless, brings long life, pleasant, peaceful
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remember God's teaching
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keep His commands |
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trust in the Lord with all your heart
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lean not on your own understanding
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Favorite verses from this passage: "Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies; nothing you desire can compare with her. Long life is in her right hand; in her left hand are riches and honor. Her ways are pleasant ways, and all her paths are peace. She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed." vs 13-18 |