Title: Wisdom to practice and discern / Proverbs 17
Wisdom to practice and discern
Proverbs 17
1. Practical wisdom (1,5,8,13,18-20,22,23,28)
① The lives of the righteous and the wicked through the attitude toward wealth (1,23)
Proverbs everywhere explains the relationship between wisdom and wealth, mainly in terms of values.
In chapter 16, he saw it as something more precious and valuable than obtaining gold or silver.
In p. 17, the importance of reconciliation is greater than the possession of wealth. to riches
It is a wise life to give up greed and obsession and to be at peace with family.
② Human intrinsic motivation has a decisive influence on external life.(20,22)
Wisdom is of absolute importance even in the most basic realm of human beings, the mind.
Emphasize, this inner wisdom determines the outward quality of life.
Those with a special heart will not be blessed
The joy of the heart is the medicine.
③ True wisdom is evident in relationships with neighbors. (5,9,13,18,19)
Attitude toward the poor and unhappy neighbors
it is gold The horizontal dimension of ethics between humans reflects the vertical relationship between humans and God.
it will reflect Therefore, wisdom is the measure of faith in God and at the same time
It is manifested in practice in the relationship with
2. Discernment wisdom (2-4,6-8,10-12,14-17,21,24-27)
① Wisdom provides discernment in language life (4, 7)
You must have the ability to distinguish between good and evil words.
do. The tongue possesses tremendous power. One word can change history
that we know all too well Therefore, a wise person can lead a right language life.
We must glorify God through
② Wisdom also requires discernment in relation to God (3)
Even on the religious level, wise discernment is required. God through natural revelation
It uses a method to explain special grace. The crucible is the silver and the furnace is the refinement of the gold.
As you can see, God refines the heart.
③ Wisdom provides discernment in relationships with neighbors (2, 6, 7, 10-12, 14-17, 24-27).
Wisdom extends to all areas of life. Wisdom is the relationship between servant and master (2), family
order (6,25), relationships with friends (17), and basic attitude toward neighbors (7,14-16,
24,26,27) is more evident. Wisdom is the ability to make accurate judgments in all areas of life.
manifested in ability.