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wisdom Though it cost all you have get understanding Suit Up the Wisdom in Getting Understanding The Armor of God E ph 61018 10  Finally be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power . A) Recap: Orientation and Guidelines. B) Structure of the Book: A “Collection” of . . the “Collections” of Wisdom Sayings. . 1) Purpose (1:1-6). . 2) Motto (1:7). . 3) Long Instructions/Admonitions (1:8-9:18). Barbara Leung Lai. “The Lord’s Blessing is upon the House of the. Righteous, and His Cursing is upon the House of the Wicked” (3:33)—A huge Gap between the ‘Then’ and ‘Now’?. I. Approaching Proverbs: 7 key Interpretive Orientations. Wisdom Literature . The attempt to cope with reality as it presents itself in real life . (i.e. contradictions!). Prov. 26:4 . Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself.. Proverbs 1:7. Insert Video: What do you fear?. . So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. . Wisdom Literature. What is wisdom?. Wisdom may be defined in a variety of ways: common sense, insight, application of theoretical knowledge to practical problems, making good choices, etc. However, wisdom in the Bible refers to the pursuit of godliness, and making choices in light of the knowledge of God’s word and will. Thus “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding” . Wisdom. a. nd the Three Paths. Isaiah 5:8-9. 8 . Woe to those who join house to house;. They . add field to field,. Till . there is. no . place. w. here . they may . dwell . alone in . the midst . OOPSes. Ephesians . 5:15-17 January 22, 2012. Oops!. Oops!. #1 Steer clear of . Folly. . Avoiding . OOPSes. THE FOOL:. 1. is . governed by . feelings and desires. Lesson 7 for February 14, 2015. Solomon’s advice on resolving interpersonal conflicts:. Cover the mistakes (Proverbs 17:9; 19:11). Be just (Proverbs 17:10; 19:25). Speak wisdom (Proverbs 18). Listen (Proverbs 18:2, 17). WISDOM. Lesson 1 for January 3, 2015. THE WORDS OF THE WISE (Proverbs 1:1). Most part of Proverbs was written by King Solomon during the first years of his reign. Solomon was the wisest man who ever . Stupid is as stupid does.. William Bennett was the Secretary of Education during the Reagan-Bush years. He said: "We live in an era that almost seems dedicated to the corruption of the young, to assuring the loss of children’s innocence before their time. . From . ancient times, people have wondered if these popular sayings really have a place in the Bible. They do not seem to derive from revelation, a direct word of God. Rather, they reflect, quite literally, “common sense,” the sense the faith community has made of its cumulative experience. If this is wisdom, then it is wisdom of the homeliest sort. . “. Having children is like living in a frat house - nobody sleeps, everything's broken, and there's a lot of throwing . up.”. Ray Romano. The honor of the topic. “. Life affords no greater responsibility, no greater privilege, than the raising of the next generation . 1 . Does not wisdom call out?. Does not understanding raise her voice?. 2 . At the top of the elevated places along the way,. at the intersection of the paths she takes her stand;. 3 . beside the gates opening into the city,. “. Having children is like living in a frat house - nobody sleeps, everything's broken, and there's a lot of throwing . up.”. Ray Romano. The honor of the topic. “. Life affords no greater responsibility, no greater privilege, than the raising of the next generation .