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Growing up, I was told frequently to not trust strangers. While this advice is problematic for Christians in some areas of their lives (such as evangelism or hospitality), it is vital advice for protecting the intimacy God has reserved exclusively for marriage (Hebrews 13:4). As we study Proverbs 5:14, 21-23, we'll see the author of this text warn his son about the dangers of inviting a stranger into the intimacy that should belong only to his wife.
In Proverbs 9, Solomon concludes his fatherly advice by painting two pictures: one of wisdom and one of folly. If wisdom and folly were women, what would they be like? And which should someone choose as their companion, and why?
Published 06/21/22
In Proverbs 8:22-36, Wisdom makes an impassioned appeal for us to receive her and live. To encourage us in this decision she describes her presence with God as He created. What can we learn about the wisdom of God from listening to personified wisdom speak?
Published 06/14/22