Proverbs Lesson 02

Proverbs Chapter 2

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Introduction: Proverbs Chapter 2 presents a series of ifs and thens. Solomon develops how that if his son (and all readers) would listen to his wisdom (from God’s Word), then he would find the blessings of wisdom. Moreover, such godly wisdom will keep a young man (and anyone else for that matter) from the influence of evil men and women.

I. The Value of Wisdom

Pro 2:1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee;

Pro 2:2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding;

Pro 2:3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding;

Pro 2:4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures;

Solomon begins immediately with an “if” for the development of the wisdom that he offers. Essentially everything else in this chapter flows from this if and the ones to follow in verses 3 and 4. Though addressed to Solomon’s (unnamed) son, by extension, the message is for all who will read it.

Solomon speaks of his words and commandments. Yet, there is One greater than Solomon speaking these Words. The ultimate author and Father is God Himself. The inspiration by the Holy Spirit makes clear that One far greater than Solomon is speaking. The Scripture directs all who will hear to receive God’s words and hide His commandments within.

The latter thought is of treasuring God’s commandments within as one would guard great treasures. The greater thought is to cherish and not reject the counsel of God through His Word. The point of so receiving and hiding God’s Word within is to incline our ear to wisdom and apply our heart to understanding. Or put another way, the thought is to receive God’s Word to such a degree that we search for wisdom and understanding.

Once again, wisdom and understanding are linked together. They are not synonymous though they are related. Wisdom develops from understanding. In some degree, wisdom is the goal and understanding is the means thereto. To the matter of wisdom and understanding, knowledge is added. Once again, there is a development of truth.

If we compare these virtues to a building, knowledge is the foundation. Understanding rises above that, and the capstone is wisdom. As knowledge is obtained, understanding is achieved by study and reflection. The wisdom to make right decisions then becomes available. Once again, the developing thought is that this process of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom are ultimately rooted in the Word of God.

The sacred writer urges his reader to receive God’s Word to receive the ultimate blessing of wisdom. The combination of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom are personified and summarized as an individual—her. If we seek and search for wisdom like we might search for a hidden fortune of money, then the blessings enumerated below will become available. The first 3 verses of the chapter eloquently and articulately set forth the primary conditions for the blessings to follow: receive God’s Words and search for wisdom. Verse 4 reiterates what is said in the previous verses.

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