Historically, Proverbs was an organized manual used by parents and teachers in Israel to provide moral instruction to their children. Since many people, for whatever reason, never received clear and consistent moral instruction, and have learned many of life’s lessons the hard way. Therefore, everyone can benefit from the insight given in the book of Proverbs. These principles give help to stay on the right path of life or redirect lives after a painful detour. Will you take this 31 day journey and be inspired to explore the book of Proverbs?
Day One – Proverbs 1
Proverbs 1 emphasizes the importance of being teachable. Verse 2 speaks of learning wisdom and verse 3 of receiving moral instruction. Everyone needs to be aware of developing a “know-it-all” attitude. In fact, no matter how much someone already knows, that person could always be willing to grow and learn. That’s why verse 5 says, “Let the wise also hear and gain instruction, and let the discerning acquire guidance.” So would you consider placing yourself in an environment where you could grow in God’s wisdom right in your own church? Would you be willing to get involved in some form of ministry? Another one of the ways we accelerate our growth is through service. Is there an area where you could volunteer? How can you put youself in a position to learn and grow? Explore these questions as you meditate on Proverbs 1.
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Proverb devotionals are one of the strongest ways to learn how to read the Bible. It's an easy read for beginners. For six months I've been reading each chapter that corresponds to that particular day.
ReplyDeleteI've always looked at Proverbs 1 as an introduction to the whole book. King Solomon is actually selling the book. He's telling us why we should listen.