Tag Archives: wisdom
Wisdom Regarding Debt
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs In our last article, we considered a few proverbs on financial matters, but it makes sense to devote a single article to the topic of debt. The fact is we have … Continue reading
Two Invitations – Wisdom & Folly
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the book of Proverbs Proverbs 9:1-18 Solomon has been contrasting wisdom and folly in the first several chapters of Proverbs. It culminates in our present text. Both wisdom and folly are personified in the … Continue reading
Wisdom Explained
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 8:12-36 The latter portion of Proverbs 8 extols the value of wisdom. Solomon tells us of those who are governed by it, of the LORD’s use of it, and … Continue reading
The Wise are Upright & Diligent
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 6:1-15 Every parent hopes their children will be wise in their approach to life. Beyond the moral implications that Solomon has already focused on in previous chapters, it is … Continue reading
Wisdom Is The Principal Thing
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 4:1-27 The wise king has stressed to his son the great importance wisdom holds. He continues to do so in our present text, going so far as to tell … Continue reading
The Security of Wisdom
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 3:19-35 Solomon has been emphasizing to his son the need to pay attention to his wisdom. Every father wants his son to listen to his advice, but with Solomon, … Continue reading
The Protection of Wisdom
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 2:1-22 Solomon started this book of Proverbs by emphasizing the importance of wisdom and how necessary it is for us to pursue it. The second chapter begins with the … Continue reading
Wisdom Calls Out
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs Proverbs 1:8-19 Six times in the first seven verses, Solomon mentioned the importance of wisdom. Hear it, understand it, know it, receive it, apply it. A few into the book, … Continue reading
Introducing Wisdom
William J. Stewart | Lessons from the Book of Proverbs If the Almighty gave you a blank check, what would you do with it? Solomon was presented with that very scenario. After he became king of Israel, God appeared to … Continue reading