Topic: Living Life
A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge: but fools despise wisdom and instruction. (Proverbs 1:5-7 KJV)
The Book of Proverbs was written by a foolish man who turned against God and learned hard way to live for Him. We know this man as King Solomon. King Solomon began his life by following God’s advice. We understand that God choose Solomon to build His temple rather than his father, David. In I Kings 3, Solomon didn’t ask God for the worldly power, but he asked for wisdom. As a result, God gave him more than what he asked for.
“And God said unto him, Because thou hast asked this thing, and hast not asked for thyself long life; neither hast asked riches for thyself, nor hast asked the life of thine enemies; but hast asked for thyself understanding to discern judgment; Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee. And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days.” (I King 3:11-13.)
The word fear in Proverbs 1:7 means reverend or respect. To be wise men, we need to learn how to respect one another. Even though Jesus is considered as our Savior and Friend, we also need to respect Him as our Lord and King. Jesus has the authority to judge us or save us when we stand up at the Judgment.
Even though King Solomon sinned against God, he came to realization of his sins and reunited with Him. That is wise decision King Solomon had done for his God and his people.
