Proverbs Chapter 1 Discussion Page 18

Knowledge is not hidden but openly available.

Greed causes harm to innocent people. Greedy men will receive punishments for their actions.

In the end, they receive their just reward. As Isaiah 3:11 says, “Woe unto the wicked! [it shall be] ill [with him]: for the reward of his hands shall be given him.”

The greedy will try to obtain treasures beyond their grasps and it will be for nought.

They give themselves over to sin and do not think before harming others.

Do not join yourself with sinners as these. Don’t even follow their example.

The problem is equal labor. One may work more than the other and another do no work at all. Yet everyone will share the spoils.

Greed and taking possessions of others is a powerful weapon of the devil. As I Timothy 6:10 states, “For the love of money is the root of all evil.” In gaining possessions, many lose sight of what is important. The greater goal becomes more possessions.

Not consumption in the physical sense but rather destroying in a spiritual sense. Sometimes, getting involved with people who gossip or cause problems for others, is just as bad as physical harm. Defiling someone’s name and character ruins people even after they have left this world.

When they make sport of other people or seek to harm others, stay away.

Do not listen to the alluring sinners. Stick to what you know is right.

The traditions and teachings of the parents will help the child stay righteous and show the grace of God.

Number five in the Ten Commandments is “Obey thy father and thy mother.” This is saying the same thing. The father has more experience and knowledge. The traditions of mother kept her holy.

Fearing God is the start to knowledge. Once you fear his judgments, then you will be obedient to his word. Fools despise wisdom and instruction and therefore do not fear God or his judgments. What is to keep them obedient to his word?

To understand a wise saying, to grasp the meaning of it, to listen to the word of the wise and understand the meaning. -Dark sayings are not ominous here but rather not in the light or easily seen. They are dark or hidden.

A wise man will not make quick assumptions or presume to know more than other men. He will listen to others to gain knowledge. If a man is truly able to reason, he will listen to wise men rather than fools.

1:4 To refine or make better the simple like one purifies gold. As for the young man who is rash and boastful, teach knowledge and discretion. Teach the young how to think about actions and situations then how to remain humble and quiet about it.

Without the fear and reverence, obedience to God the entire Word of God is of no use to us Nevertheless, it does not makes the Word of God any less true or powerful.

I like the proverbs u gain much knowledge and share with others that don't understand the bible.

To me proverbs one is clearly states that knowledge and understanding are two of the chief councils in life's path. If we yield not to them then we will be fed with the poison of your disobedience.