The Benefits of Wisdom

Giving honor to God the Father, and God the Son, and the Holy Ghost Pastor Thomas and all my brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ our Lord and savior.

Prayer:Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in your presence, O Yahweh, my rock and my redeemer.(Psa. 19:14)

Topic: The Benefits of Wisdom

Introduction:

2:1–22 This chapter contains a paternal call regarding wisdom. It begins with a series of “if” statements that describe the search for wisdom (vv. 1–4), and it continues with several “then” statements about the results of wisdom. Wisdom provides an understanding of the fear of Yahweh (v. 5) as well as righteousness and justice (v. 9). It also delivers from evil, as the wise person can withstand temptation (vv. 11–19). The person who seeks and finds wisdom walks in righteousness and avoids the judgment of the wicked (vv. 20–22).

The Benefits of Wisdom

If #1

2:1 My child: My child, if you will receive my sayings, and hide my commands with you,

Proverbs 1:8 GNB

8 Pay attention to what your father and mother tell you, my son.

If # 2&3

3 For if you cry out for understanding,

if you lift your voice for insight,

2:4 you seek her like silver

Job 28 describes wisdom as something that cannot be found, unlike silver and other precious metals or stones.

Job 28: 28 And to the human beings he said,

‘Look, the fear of the Lord is wisdom,

and to depart from evil is understanding.’ ”

Then:

5 then you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and the knowledge of God you will find.

2:5 the fear of Yahweh Searching for wisdom results in a better understanding of the fear of Yahweh (see note on Prov 1:7). Wisdom and the fear of Yahweh are closely connected; elsewhere, the fear of Yahweh gives wisdom (Prov. 15:33).

Proverbs 1:7 GNB

7 To have knowledge, you must first have reverence for the Lord. Stupid people have no respect for wisdom and refuse to learn.

Proverbs 15:33 GNB

33 Reverence for the Lord is an education in itself. You must be humble before you can ever receive honours.

2:6 Yahweh will give wisdom Wisdom comes from Yahweh, the only one who fully understands it and knows its origins (Job 28:23 )

Job 28:23 GNB

23 God alone knows the way, Knows the place where wisdom is found,

2:7 For the upright

Yahweh gives wisdom to the upright, who live with integrity. These terms are also used to describe Job. See Job 1:1

Job 1:1 GNB

1 There was a man named Job, living in the land of Uz, who worshipped God and was faithful to him. He was a good man, careful not to do anything evil.

2:8 saints

The Hebrew word used here, chasid, comes from the word chesed, which describes a faithful, covenantal love (compare 1 Sam 2:9; Psa 86:2; Exod 20:6 and note).

Exodus 20:6 GNB

6 But I show my love to thousands of generations of those who love me and obey my laws.

2:9 righteousness and justice and uprightness

Wisdom enables people to understand and walk in these qualities. See note on Prov 1:3

Proverbs 1:3 GNB

3 They can teach you how to live intelligently and how to be honest, just, and fair.

2.10 For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasing to your soul.

2:11 Discretion will watch over you Discretion and understanding serve as defenses against evil. See v. 2; note on 1:2; note on 1:4 (Prov.1:2,4

Proverbs 1:2 GNB

2 Here are proverbs that will help you to recognize wisdom and good advice, and understand sayings with deep meaning.

Proverbs 1:4 GNB

4 They can make an inexperienced person clever and teach young people how to be resourceful.