Category Archives: Proverbs

Thoughts on Proverbs: Wisdom vs. Folly

Posted on August 19, 2010 by

I believe Proverbs 1.7 to be thematic for the entire text: The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. I’ve already written about the fear of the LORD in a previous post; … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Proverbs: The Fear of the LORD

Posted on July 21, 2010 by

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. – Proverbs 1.7 The Proverbs emphasize a variety of themes: the value of wisdom; the perils of folly; the destructive nature of pride; the importance of resourcefulness; compassion for the … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Proverbs: Teach Your Children

Posted on July 9, 2010 by

And you Of tender years Can’t know the fears That your elders grew by And so please help Them with your youth They seek the truth Before they can die “Teach Your Children Well” — Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Proverbs: Principles, Not Promises

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

I recently finished a ten month study of the book of Proverbs. I’m sorry to say I had never even read the Proverbs all the way through — much less studied them in depth — prior to last summer. But … Continue reading →

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