If one of the wisest men who walked the earth turned away from God, then who are we to think we are immune from such a danger? We must cling to God all the days of our lives.
God wants us to depend on Him and His power through the circumstances of life. Material wealth and fame will not bring us satisfaction and hope. The only enduring hope we have is in the LORD.
After Solomon’s prayer, God appears again and exhorts Solomon to pursue and obey His Word as his father David did.
The Ark of the Covenant represented the glory and presence of God to the people of Israel. After finishing the temple, Solomon has the rk brought in to the inner chamber.
As David’s life comes to a close, he gives his son Solomon advice that we can likewise learn from.
What gives your life meaning? Conventional wisdom abounds telling us how to find meaning in life. On the surface, much of it sounds like good advice. The problem is, every one of them will ultimately fail to bring you meaning and satisfaction. According to Solomon, two key truths must guide us if we are to live meaningful lives.
There is a futile emptiness of trying to find meaning and satisfaction “under the sun.” But when we fear the One who is above the sun, our futility is transformed into a living hope.
The first nine chapters of Proverbs introduce the book through ten exhortations. Chapters 5–9 call us to flee from folly, especially from sexual immorality.
The book of Proverbs is intensely practical and applicable even today, 3,000 years after it was written. It teaches us skill in the art of living.
The book of Proverbs is intensely practical and applicable even today, 3,000 years after it was written. It teaches us skill in the art of living.
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