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Title: Trust In The Lord
Author: Marion Clark
Text: Proverbs 3:1-12
Introduction
Last Sunday we learned the purpose of the book of Proverbs and the foundation on which it rests.
Its purpose is to impart wisdom and knowledge to the simple so that they will become wise. We-all of us-are the simple, meaning that none of us possesses the knowledge nor the experience to fully understand God and his ways. The wisdom of Proverbs is intended to teach us (who are simple in wisdom and knowledge) how to live in such a way that we promote what is right and just and fair. The foundation of wisdom and knowledge rests on the fear of the Lord, a worldview that rightly recognizes the place of God in his creation.
Our passage this morning introduces what such a worldview looks like.
Text
There are six stanzas in the text. Each begins with an instruction of what to do or not to do, followed by a promise of good results. The first two stanzas present the attitude to have. The middle two take us into the center theme. And the final two build on that theme.
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments,
2 for length of days and years of life
and peace they will add to you.
Success in this life is held out as the good consequence of mastering and following the teachings in this book. If appearing on the bookstore shelf, the cover of Proverbs could read, "How to Be Successful."
3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 So you will find favor and good success
in the sight of God and man.
Steadfast love can be translated mercy or loving-kindness. Some versions have in place of faithfulness the word "truth." Such a person is one who is true to their word. The terms are more often connected with God. The Lord possesses a steadfast love and faithfulness that can be depended upon.
As valuable as such virtues ...
Author: Marion Clark
Text: Proverbs 3:1-12
Introduction
Last Sunday we learned the purpose of the book of Proverbs and the foundation on which it rests.
Its purpose is to impart wisdom and knowledge to the simple so that they will become wise. We-all of us-are the simple, meaning that none of us possesses the knowledge nor the experience to fully understand God and his ways. The wisdom of Proverbs is intended to teach us (who are simple in wisdom and knowledge) how to live in such a way that we promote what is right and just and fair. The foundation of wisdom and knowledge rests on the fear of the Lord, a worldview that rightly recognizes the place of God in his creation.
Our passage this morning introduces what such a worldview looks like.
Text
There are six stanzas in the text. Each begins with an instruction of what to do or not to do, followed by a promise of good results. The first two stanzas present the attitude to have. The middle two take us into the center theme. And the final two build on that theme.
My son, do not forget my teaching,
but let your heart keep my commandments,
2 for length of days and years of life
and peace they will add to you.
Success in this life is held out as the good consequence of mastering and following the teachings in this book. If appearing on the bookstore shelf, the cover of Proverbs could read, "How to Be Successful."
3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you;
bind them around your neck;
write them on the tablet of your heart.
4 So you will find favor and good success
in the sight of God and man.
Steadfast love can be translated mercy or loving-kindness. Some versions have in place of faithfulness the word "truth." Such a person is one who is true to their word. The terms are more often connected with God. The Lord possesses a steadfast love and faithfulness that can be depended upon.
As valuable as such virtues ...
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