on Proverbs 1

My goal first and foremost is that you really fall in love with the word of God above all else. I pray that God's voice becomes the voice that you earnestly and genuinely desire throughout all areas of your life. This will be supplemental to normal youth group lessons and devotions:)

Proverbs 1 is a great way for Solomon to start out the book. Shortly after he prays for wisdom in 1 Kings 3 he is confronted with two women who state the baby is there (1 Kings 3:24). Solomon's wisdom is unmatched in his day and maybe in any day. But, as many of us know Solomon was not without faults. There is a big lesson to learn that all of us are human and temptation finds all of us.

I don't want to make these long but meaningful. Feel free to dialogue in the comment section. A few verses I want to highlight in chapter one are below definitely read the whole chapter because it's a good one.

1:7- "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. . ." if this is the desire of your heart and you live life into this truth then you've arrived near the state that John Wesley would describe as Christian perfection. Learn how to listen for God, have moments of silence in your life, and understand that wisdom (knowledge applied) originates in God.

1:10- "If sinners entice you do not give into them. . ." The enticement is really, so I think the if is better understood as when. Verse yourself in the word and be very aware of what sin is and the effects it has all of which are very damaging. Also surround yourself with great people who have the courage to speak the truth to you in love.

1:32- "For the waywardness of the simple will kill them. . ." This verse I admit is fairly terrifying, but it's implications are fairly simple. It's time for those who follow God to grow up. I still have growing to do and so do you, and I think this verse really hits home and sets the stage for the rest of the book.

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