The LORD will be your confidence: The wise life can let go of fear (you will not be afraid) and in the release of anxiety know the blessing of sleep. But the counsel and commandment of our heavenly Father is this: DO NOT LET KINDNESS AND INTEGRITY FORSAKE YOU! We also come into contact with people who are untruthful (sometimes they are less than honest, sometimes they are downright liars and crooks). Do not refuse a kindness when it is in thy power to perform it. d. Length of days is in her right hand: In principle, wisdom brings many benefits. 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing,. Do not devise: Do not plan renders a verb meaning concretely to plow and figuratively, always ethical, to prepare [i.e., plan] good or evil deeds. (Waltke), ii. a. There is a sense in which Solomon spoke of wisdom and humility as being closely related. III. Solomon had found that God was worthy to be trusted. Life is like a box of chocolates. in the resource materials are not necessarily affirmed, in total, by this ministry. But let your heart keep my commands; a. What counsel does the father offer his son in verse 9-10 (printed below?) ), Do not let kindness and integrity forsake you, tie them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart (Proverbs 3:3), As we make our way through the crowded shopping mall of life, it is very easy for us to become separated from these twin virtues, kindness and integrity. We often come into contact with people who are unkind (they may be rude, harsh, inconsiderate, hateful, thoughtless, thankless, etc.). i. Mercy and truth are frequently joined together, as they are in God, as Psalms 25:10; 57:3, etc., or in men, as Proverbs 16:6; 20:28; Hosea 4:1, and here. (Poole), iii. <>/OutputIntents[<>] /Metadata 174 0 R/ViewerPreferences 175 0 R>> Please see Blue Letter Bible's Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. b. We are instructed, tie them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. We must make the effort, we must do what is necessary, to remember that we are to imitate our Savior rather than imitate the world. For length of days and long life They live lives marked by pleasantness, by peace, and by happiness (happy are all who retain her). I love the rod of my heavenly Father, exclaimed the saintly Fletcher. Do not say to your neighbor: The good we should do should be done promptly, while opportunity still exists. i. xLPHU(Pq,>}i-)>z~#C7\ e%iQ,ThOK?_.gI$d28 \aG0GfUlmR\b This morning we continue GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible Trapp on having favor before man: As did Joseph, Moses, David. If thou have the means by thee, and thy neighbours necessities be pressing, do not put him off till the morrow. a. ii. a. The heart is the first thing that wanders away from God, and it is also the first thing that returns to God. (Bridges). d. The wise shall inherit glory: Whatever exaltation the wicked seem to have, it is only temporary. Proverbs 7. James 4:6 and 1 Peter 5:5 quote the Septuagint translation of this verse, which if anything softened the force of the Hebrew phrasing here. Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, 5. i. Proverbs 13. Bind them around your neck, Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, And so find favor and high esteem Honor the Lord with your possessions, But the Lord decides where their steps will take them. a. If it was smaller, the stars would remain so cool, nuclear fusion would never ignite, and there would be no heat and light. Those who are wise enough to see God as He really is and ourselves as we really are will have a natural and appropriate humility. 4$}8@u% HkKjJA7_jh&[hhYMA My son, despise not the chastening of the Lord Either by making light of it, or not being duly affected with it, or by accounting it an unnecessary thing; but rather esteem it a privilege and favour from God. iii. We can go forward in peace, believing that through His word, through the leading of the Holy Spirit, through the counsel of others, through godly common sense, and through life circumstances, God will direct our paths. i. 3 0 obj Do not be of a litigious, quarrelsome spirit. When we acknowledge Him in our ways, He will direct our paths in the fulfillment of His will, into what is right before Him and pleasing to us. How will you apply this lesson to your life this week? Her proceeds are better than the profits of silver: Wisdom (especially that which comes from Gods correction) is better than material gain. b. And grace to your neck. By His knowledge the depths were broken up, This, fundamentally, is the heart that does not trust in the Lord with all the heart. range of evangelical traditions, all of the ideas and principles conveyed 8]]cxWbNEoA(Y[U/,0u@. In honor to God, in love to others, and in wisdom of life we should never oppress others (as Jesus said in Matthew 10:25-28 and other passages). A proverb is a truth that is couched in a form that is easy to remember, a philosophy based on experience, and a rule for conduct. (Proverbs 3:5-6) Walk rightly with God by truly trusting Him. Blue Letter Bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the Bible easy and rewarding. He who trusts in his own heart is a fool. 3 Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart. 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4 So shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the sight of God and man. For he dwells by you for safetys sake. Don't let God's mercy and His truth leave you. The universe has a just-right gravitational force. There is the great tendency for men to depend upon their own understanding instead of depending upon the Word of God. Proverbs 3:1-35: Religious Impressions to . 1. Guiding to the rejection of sin or evil and embrace of Gods best. There is nothing safer than living in the wisdom and will of God. This is a blessed combination; length of days could be a curse and not a blessing without peace. a. b. Wisdom is here represented as a great and generous princess distributing gifts to her subjects. (Poole), ii. Proverbs 3 - Wisdom from Trusting God A. Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, Their legacy shall be shame, but God has a destiny of glory for His wise, humble ones. Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, Wisdom Literature In all your ways acknowledge Him, My son, walk rightly with God. By inheritance from his father and through his own shrewd business dealings, Solomon was a fabulously wealthy man (2 Chronicles 9:22). 5 Let the wise hear and e increase in learning,. d. The wise shall inherit glory: Whatever exaltation the wicked seem to have, it is only temporary. In the fear of the Lord, wisdom and understanding (often the result of Gods loving correction) would guide men and women into a truly happy life. b. Let them not depart from your eyes: Solomon told his son the importance of constant attention to Gods wisdom and discretion. Now that we've looked at the Proverbs 22:6 meaning, I want to look at how this verse plays out in our everyday life. We will walk along our way of life and come to see that we have been on the path God intended all along. This trust is not the mere cold assent of enlightened judgment. i. You always can block or delete cookies by changing your browser settings and force blocking all cookies on this website. Pauline Epistles And lean not on your own understanding; Do not be afraid of sudden terror, a. Discipline primarily involves teaching or training rather than punishment for wrongdoing. And clouds drop down the dew. Wise people live longer, enjoy great prosperity (riches) and esteem (honor). a. If thou must appeal to judicial authority to bring him that wrongs thee to reason, avoid all enmity, and do nothing in a spirit of revenge. (Clarke), iii. Now we should be careful. The wise shall inherit glory, Poetical Books Guiding to the rejection of sin or evil and embrace of Gods best. Proverbs 4. a. Poetical Books More than a few are afraid to have God direct their paths. And so find favor and high esteem Let your heart keep my commands: Deciding to not forget Gods word is more than a mental exercise of memory. Our website uses cookies to store user preferences. And may your heart observe my commandments, 2 Because they will add many days And years of life and peace to you.+ 3 Do not let loyal love and faithfulness* leave you.+ The Lord will be your confidence: The wise life can let go of fear (you will not be afraid) and in the release of anxiety know the blessing of sleep. (1-4) Walk rightly with God by valuing His word. Many commentators note that the word honor has a connection with sacrifice. Your sleep will be sweet: Free from distracting cares and terrors, which ofttimes haunt sinners even in their sleep, because thy mind shall be composed and serene through the sense of Gods favour and providence, and the conscience of thine own integrity. (Poole), ii. My son, let them not depart from your eyes It is analogous to military training, in which, although the threat of punishment is present, even stern discipline is not necessarily retribution for offenses. (Proverbs 3:11-12). This is enforced by a contrast to the destinies of the wise and wicked. When you lie down, you will not be afraid; Yes, you will lie down and your sleep will be sweet. It imparts the kind of character and training that brings contentment and quality of life that money cant provide. 2. The faithful promise of Scripture is that those who honor the Lord shall be honored by the Lord: then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine., 5. It is a childlike, unwavering confidence in our Fathers well-proved wisdom, faithfulness, and love. (Bridges). i. Proverbs 3. As we experience their dishonest dealings we; are tempted to treat them in the same way; but once again, we must pay attention to the counsel and commandment of our heavenly Father: DO NOT LET KINDNESS AND INTEGRITY FORSAKE YOU!, 2. Proverbs 14. c. Lean not on your own understanding: Trusting God with all our heart means to decide to put away our own understanding and instead to choose to trust God and His understanding, especially as declared in His word. My son, do not forget my law, But let your heart keep my commands; For length of days and long life And peace they will add to you. i. Solomon sought wisdom and God took care of the rest (1 Kings 3:9). "Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs" Volume 14 (The New American Commentary) (Nashville, Tennessee: Broadman and Holman, 1993), Kidner, Derek "Proverbs: An Introduction and Commentary" (Kidner Classic Commentaries) (Nottingham, England: InterVarsity Press, 1964), Poole, Matthew "A Commentary on the Holy Bible" Volume 2 (Psalms-Malachi) (London: Banner of Truth Trust, 1968), Ross, Allen P. "Proverbs: The Expositor's Bible Commentary" Volume 5 (Psalms-Song of Songs) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Zondervan, 1991), Trapp, John "A Commentary on the Old and New Testaments" Volume 3 (Proverbs to Daniel) (Eureka, California: Tanski Publications, 1997), Waltke, Bruce K. "The Book of Proverbs: Chapters 1-15" (The New International Commentary on the Old Testament) (Grand Rapids, Michigan: Eerdmans, 2004), Wiersbe, Warren W. "Be Skillful (Proverbs): God's Guidebook to Wise Living" (The BE Series Commentary) (Wheaton, Illinois: Victor Books, 1995). 1. And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Do not be wise in your own eyes: We can regard this as an explanation of what it means to lean on ones own understanding (Proverbs 3:5). In His great understanding God created a universe that some call just right. According to physicists and scientists, we live in a just right universe. So your barns will be filled with plenty, The third piece of advice is to give back to God some of ones wealth as a sacrifice in recognition that God gave it. (Ross). Prophets The verse uses a strong anthropomorphic idea: He mocks the proud mockers. The LXX [Septuagint] has a softened interpretation: The Lord resists the proud. (Ross). i. However, there is a spiritual joy that comes when we place our whole trust in our great God. We may despise Gods chastening, By accounting it an unnecessary, and useless, and troublesome thing. (Poole). Otherwise you will be prompted again when opening a new browser window or new a tab. Poetical Books Click on the different category headings to find out more. Due to security reasons we are not able to show or modify cookies from other domains. Proverbs 3:11-12. Some godly persons have trouble living in peace. Each couplet has either a command (positive) or prohibition (negative) followed by a statement of motivation. This introductory lesson to the virtues extolled in the Proverbs focuses upon the apprehension of knowledge and wisdom. How heavy those I deserve. (Bridges). They trust not God at all that do it not alone. b. If thou must appeal to judicial authority to bring him that wrongs thee to reason, avoid all enmity, and do nothing in a spirit of revenge. (Clarke), iii. We want to be humble and receive Gods grace. World situation so confusing people have lost sense of direction. Wisdom is here represented as a great and generous princess distributing gifts to her subjects. (Poole), ii. The LORD by wisdom founded the earth: In His work of creation, God showed great wisdom. Blue Letter Bible offers several daily devotional readings in order to help you refocus on Christ and the Gospel of His peace and righteousness. Proverbs 3:13-35; 8:22-31 Reading the Passage, Proverbs 3:13-35; 8:22-31 Exploring the Passage, Proverbs 5:1-23; 6:23-35 Reading the Passage, Proverbs 5:1-23; 6:23-35 Exploring the Passage, Proverbs 6:1-5,12-19 Exploring the Passage, Proverbs 8:1-21,32-36 Reading the Passage, Proverbs 8:1-21,32-36 Exploring the Passage, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License. PROVERBS LESSON 3 We will begin this lesson in Proverbs 3:1 "My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments:" Proverbs 3:2 "For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee." "My son" tells us who this message is to. Donald F. Ritsman You can also change some of your preferences. She is more precious than rubies, Pauline Epistles Minor Prophets GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation. Please see our Privacy Policy for cookie usage details. When Peter was in prison, in chains, between two soldiers, on the eve of his expected execution, when there seemed but a step between him and death, he was able to lie down and not be afraid. (Bridges). It will be health to your flesh, i. Wisdom Literature Click to enable/disable essential site cookies. This requires not only a life-diligence, but also an appropriately surrendered heart that recognizes that Gods wisdom and discretion are greater than my own. But shame shall be the legacy of fools. These cookies are strictly necessary to provide you with services available through our website and to use some of its features. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due: Here Solomon gave some practical examples of the lessons wisdom teaches. In all your ways acknowledge: Ask counsel at his mouth, aim at his glory, be evermore in the sense of his presence, and light of his countenance. (Trapp). 3 Let not mercy and truth forsake you; Bind them around your neck, Write them on the tablet of your heart, 4 And so find favor and [ a]high esteem. It may come through disappointing and sour circumstances. Those to whom it is due: May be laborers who have earned their pay, the poor who rightly plead for help, or suppliants at the city gates who call for justice. (Garrett), iii. Honor the Lord with your possessions: This is another practical way to show that you do trust in the Lord with all your heart (Proverbs 3:5). In a way that few would ever know, Solomon knew that the blessings of relationship with God and godly character were greater than all that a man may desire of material things. To whom it is due: The Hebrew of 27a (from its owners) brings out the injustice, not merely inconsiderateness, of delay. (Kidner). c. Do not devise evil against your neighbor: Gods wisdom teaches us to treat others well. Chapter 3. 3. But gives grace to the humble. Inherit glory: Not have it only, but inherit itthey shall have it as their proper, perfect, and perpetual right. (Trapp), ii. 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