This week we will continue to reflect on the written contributions of King Solomon to the Biblical text. King Solomon contributed to the Psalms but he also wrote an extensive collection of proverbs. Within this we read a variety of words of wisdom that cover topics from finances to gossip and from purity and righteousness to the demise of the fool. Yet it seems to me that some of the words of Proverbs 3 are the ones that are often times the most well known.
Within the third chapter, we have the admonition from a father to his son to keep these commands. Many times in the Old Testament, leaders instruct the people to pass on these commands to their children, but here is from the voice of a father to his son. These words of wisdom are being passed down as much of life's wisdom is, from a parent to a child.
We also have the instruction to write this wisdom on one's heart. These are not words to be heard and then let go of. This is not merely a collection of wisdom says to be filed away for future reference. These are words that are to be internalized and made a part of who we are.
And we are encouraged to trust in the Lord with all of our heart. We are told to look to the Lord for our direction rather than ourselves and trust that God will lead us in the way that we need to go. There are many voices that call for our attention. There are many who would like to direct us, often more for their agenda than our good. But we are to trust in the Lord and look to him for understanding and direction.
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