Christian Publishing House Blog
Apologetic Defense of the faith, the Bible, and Christianity
Chapter 13 is a continuation of chapters 10 and 11. Again, we have two parallel lines where the second line is contrasted with the first line. While the form and content of chapter 13 is similar to chapters 10-12, it differs in that it begins with a father’s loving discipline and closes with verse 24 (second to last verse) where the loving father disciplines or corrects his son.
INTRODUCTION Chapter 12 is a continuation of chapters 10 and 11. Again, we have wisdom contrasting righteousness and wickedness, with the exception of verses 9 and 14. Once more, Solomon is giving the reader multiple real practical life choices where the person has a choice that he must make between right and wrong, good and... Continue Reading →
INTRODUCTION Chapter 11 is a continuation of chapter 10 in that it contains the same form and type of sayings. There is the same type of most common contrasts between the righteous and the wicked, as the author makes observations about life or shares truths about the moral values of God. Here we find the... Continue Reading →
In Proverbs chapter 10, King Solomon helps us understand how a genuine worshipper of God may walk on the path of righteousness? What are the benefits of doing so? How will our walking with God be of benefit to others as well? He gives us the answers with the contrast of the righteous and the... Continue Reading →
Many times, when we face a difficult decision in life, we seek out a second opinion from another, going to the wisest person we know. Wisdom is the ability to take the knowledge and understanding that we have acquired and apply it to life’s situations. Thus, as we have seen back in chapter 4, verse... Continue Reading →
King Solomon, son of the renowned King David, was not only very wise, but constructed some buildings that are wonders of the ancient world, wrote poetry, penned thousands of proverbs, built a kingdom up that was truly a foretaste of what peace on earth would look like, and brought in over 200 million dollars a... Continue Reading →
Solomon sets out on the difficult task of helping his son (in essence all you people), to see that marriage is a beautiful arrangement, while a life of immorality will only bring pain and difficulty, if not death. The reality is quite simple, if we heed his counsel, we will live. On the other hand,... Continue Reading →
Again, Solomon is offering advice or counsel to his son, which if heeded, will not only help him avoid the pitfalls of life, leading to a far more peaceful life but will also enhance his character among the people. Hence, if we want to avoid the ruination of both our reputation with others, as well... Continue Reading →
What can Christians do to stay safe in such an influential world that caters to the fallen flesh? We might have thought that a book, like Proverbs that is 3,000 years old would be out of date on such modern issues, but God’s Word is ever applicable. King Solomon in Proverbs chapter 5 will give... Continue Reading →
On a deeper level, where a young one's character is formed, children want to be told what they can and cannot do. They need guidance to help them adapt themselves to the world without becoming part of the world. Children need to look to their parents for this biblically guided direction throughout their childhood. If... Continue Reading →