This sermon introduces the purpose of Proverbs, that everyone, young or old or somewhere in between, may know wisdom! And that this process of knowing and acquiring wisdom will continue across a lifetime.
We see in this chapter a description of the two paths we can choose between in life, the path of foolishness, and the path of wisdom. The helpful imagery within this chapter allows us to see that the path of foolishness is sly, violent, and ends in death. Whilst the path of wisdom shines forth because of its purity, its desire for righteousness, holiness, and equity. And its final destination is a secure life lived free from the dread of evil.
Yet, despite being so abundantly better a path to walk down, how can we possibly start on it, and continue on it? This is where this chapter introduces the gift and blessing to all walkers of the path of wisdom, an appropriate Fear of the Lord! It is when we truly understand our relationship with God and live out a life full of reverence & awe for him that we can choose this better path.
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