Proverbs 2 - 3

Wisdom

Solomon teaches the young man that the wisdom of the Lord is a gift to be greatly treasured.  We must seek after God's wisdom (2:2-3) praying for it day and night.  The Lord will reward those who seek after His way and truth and grant them wisdom (2:6).  Wisdom provides integrity, an understanding of fairness and justice, and provides protection from evil. When one is wise in the ways of the Lord, then temptation is more easily and quickly resisted and shunned. One is not tempted by the lure of sin and lust.

Solomon admonishes his student to "never forget the things I have taught you." (3:1) so that the young man may live a long and fruitful life. By understanding and applying the wisdom of God and shunning our own ways of understanding, we gain favor with God and receive the promise of a long life. "Joyful is the person who finds wisdom, the one who gains understanding." (3:13).

May God bless you and bless the reading of His Word.