The Psalms Description - Essay Example

1. Certain chapters including one to three and then chapters nine and ten speak of rewards from wisdom. The Word speaks of how a man who listens to wisdom will live in safety without any fear or harm. However, throughout the Book of Proverbs the Word speaks about, the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Then in chapter two, discretion is mentioned as a way to protect us from the wicked. Chapter three begins with a promise of prolonged years and prosperity to the one with wisdom. Chapter three likewise tells us, ”the wise inherit honor, but fools he holds up to shame”.(Proverbs 3:34). Chapter 9 begins by saying a man will have many years added to his life who fears the Lord. Chapter 10 tells us that righteous speech nourishes many.   2. Proverbs four through seven teach about lessons or warnings against adultery, and lust. Chapter one begins with instruction not to follow the evil path. The Word says in verse twenty-three that we should guard our hearts, because it is the wellspring of life. Then Chapter one continues the discussion about lust of the eyes. Proverbs 1:24-27 says “Put away perversity from your mouth; keep corrupt talk far from your lips. Let your eyes look straight ahead, fix your gaze directly before you.  Make level paths for your feet and take only ways that are firm. Do not swerve to the right or the left; keep your foot from evil.” Chapter five again has a warning against adultery. Proverbs 5:3-5, discusses adultery in the following words. “For the lips of an, adulteress drip honey, and her speech is smoother than oil; but in the end she is bitter as gall, sharp as a double-edged sword. Her feet go down to death; her steps lead straight to the grave.” Proverbs in chapter six tells us to flee like a gazelle from the hand of the hunter. 3. Proverbs in chapter fourteen through sixteen teaches us about wrath and anger. The fear of the Lord is mentioned throughout these three chapters. The Word says.” A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but it is a foolish man, who is hotheaded and reckless. The Word continues by saying that a quick-tempered man will do foolish things. Furthermore, the wicked people who are full of anger despise their neighbors. The word dissention was mentioned numerous times in these chapters signaling us that we should be patient because it is a virtue. 4. The Proverbs speak many times about the dangers of pride. If you boil all sin down the root of sin is pride. The fall of man can even be traced back to pride. The Word says “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.” Proverbs 16:5 goes even further and says, “The Lord detests all the proud of heart.” Furthermore, the Lord says humility comes before honor, and He will show grace to the humble. 5 The Word speaks about gossip and how distractive this can be to a friendship. This essay will discuss friendship and faithfulness related to Proverbs in chapter twenty seven through thirty-one. Proverbs 27:6 tells us,” Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” This proverb tells us that a true friend will speak the truth in love. Proverbs 31 describes a wife of noble character and reveals faithfulness in love and marriage in the following words, “A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life.” Proverbs 31:10-12. 6. The Walvoord commentary, gave a detailed exposition concerning the date and authorship of the Book. The introduction part of the commentary explained in detail the historical background and the literary style of Proverbs. The author of the commentary also pointed out that Solomon had written 3,000 proverbs as stated in 1 Kings. 7. The exposition commentary went into detail about the themes of the Book of Proverbs. Wiersbe explains that we have our spiritual radar provided by the Holy Spirit, which keeps us from unprofitable detours. I really liked this comment, it is so true. I also liked the fact that it was mentioned that when we read the Scriptures we should ask what does they say about Jesus Christ. 8. The External link for week 6 http://www.gotquestions.org/index.html This external link was very helpful. One of the areas on this website was a list of all the false religions in the world. This may be helpful for fellow students to take a look at. Thanks, Brandon Hebert 9. I found the course material from both the commentaries very helpful. As I mentioned earlier, Wiersbe explained how we should read the Word, allowing the Holy Spirit to guide us. I think this point is important when reading proverbs, because we should read from a spiritual perspective not from man or the flesh perspective. Furthermore, the historical information was helpful from the Walvoord commentary. 10. There was a discussion I was involved in. We were discussing how we feel that many people are missing the message about the fear of the Lord in modern churches. The book of Proverbs and also New Testament Scripture speak about the fear of the Lord. Hebrews 12:18-21 18You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 19to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them, 20because they could not bear what was commanded: "If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned." 21The sight was so terrifying that Moses said, "I am trembling with fear." Even Christ Spoke about Lord in the words, “Fear Him”. We came to a consensus, “Serve the Lord with fear”. 11. The book of Proverbs explains wisdom, however not earthly wisdom but God given wisdom. The Greeks were always looking for wisdom from a philosophical perspective. John describes Christ as the “Word”. John talks about the eternality of Christ, The logos, the “logic of God” or “Wisdom of God” incarnated. We must view the Book of Proverbs from the perspective of God given wisdom. Furthermore, one of the main themes of Proverbs is the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge. This wisdom and knowledge is of the Holy One as the Word says. The Book of Proverbs has thirty-one chapters. Proverbs should be a constant study for Christians, even one chapter a day would complete the Book each month. Even my children enjoy to study Proverbs. 10. Discussio18You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 19to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it begged that no further word be spoken to them, 20because they could not bear what was commanded: "If even an animal touches the mountain, it must be stoned."[c] 21The sight was so terrifying that Moses said, "I am trembling with fear."[n Read More