Proverbs 24   Verses 3-4  "By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; and by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches."

This book is meant to help us build our houses.. our lives.. with wisdom.  It has instructed us to seek wisdom, to treasure it.. to choose the narrow road that begins with the "fear of the Lord".  As we read and study the Word of God we will gain knowledge that is true and pure and right.  The Spirit of God Himself is the One to give us understanding so that we can walk in His paths.. knowing it is our God who orders our steps. 

As we walk in God's ways we discern the difference between foolishness and wisdom.  We shun what is evil and choose good.  We forsake idleness and choose to take responsibility for our lives and families.  We understand that wrong choices will lead to destruction and sorrow and pain... that following Jesus is the way to  Life. 

There are truths hidden throughout the proverbs that are reflected in the life and teaching of our Lord.. forgiveness.. humility... love.. " Does He not consider it who weighs the hearts? And does He not know it who keeps your soul? And will He not render to man according to his work?"  

Jesus taught that we should love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us.. ( Matthew 6)  Proverbs 24: 11 says, "Deliver those who being taken away to death, and those who are staggering to slaughter, O hold them back." And verses 17-18 say, "Do not rejoice when your enemy falls, and do not let your heart be glad when he stumbles; let the Lord see it and be displeased.. " 

We are called to speak truth.. "He who says to the wicked, 'You are righteous'..( v24)  are to be condemned.. but to "rebuke the wicked"..(v25)  with the heart of mercy and love.. like Jesus did with the religious leaders of His time on earth.. like He does with all of us.. this will bring "blessing". 

All the wisdom found in the Word of God.. points to the Son of God. To follow Jesus is to walk in wisdom. May we seek Him.. treasure Him.. and trust in His power to work in us His will.. His good and perfect will.. that will bring Him glory and honor!

Father in heaven, Your will be done. Sanctify us by Your Spirit that we might become more and more like Jesus. 

Amen.