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A list of all of the articles in this series is available here – Proverbs Study (Index)
Wisdom says, “I walk in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of justice” (8:20). Therefore, those who follow after wisdom will learn to appreciate and practice justice. In contrast, Solomon says, “Evil men do not understand justice…” (28:5). If we wish to be wise, then unlike the evil men, we must “understand justice.”
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According to the words of Agur, there is a balance which we must strike in our attitude toward riches.
“Give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is my portion, that I not be full and deny You and say, ‘Who is the Lord?’ Or that I not be in want and steal, and profane the name of my God” (30:8-9).
Stewardship refers to how we use the money and possessions we have. The book of Proverbs contains instructions that help us know how to be wise stewards of those things which we have.
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When we consider the subject of work, Solomon’s words in Ecclesiastes provide a fitting starting point: “Whatever your hand finds to do, do it with all your might; for there is no activity or planning or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol where you are going” (Ecclesiastes 9:10). Our time here on earth is limited. Therefore, we must work hard in the time that we have. Once our lives here are over, there will be no opportunity to do what we ought to have done during our time under the sun. So the wise man spends a good deal of time in the book of Proverbs discussing the important topic of work.
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As we noticed in the previous section, we should never underestimate the power of words – both good and evil. Understanding how important our speech is, we must be sure that our words reflect wisdom at all times.
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We sometimes hear the saying, “The pen is mightier than the sword.” This concept of words being more powerful than physical force is similar to the idea expressed by Solomon: “Death and life are in the power of the tongue” (18:21). Words are powerful. The wise man shows us the power of both good and evil words.
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The next area of application has to do with our speech. Exercising wisdom is not just about what we do, but includes those things which we speak.
“Excellent speech is not fitting for a fool, much less are lying lips to a prince” (17:7).
What does “propitiation” mean? How is “justification” connected to salvation? What does “sanctification” look like in our day-to-day lives? The Bible uses some powerful words to describe God’s plan to save mankind. However, these words are not always easy to understand, especially when they are not part of our everyday vocabulary. This book explores key Bible terms that unlock the message of the gospel.
Big Words in the Bible examines five important words – Propitiation, Reconciliation, Sanctification, Justification, and Resurrection – using plain language to see how the Scriptures describe these concepts and how the apostle Paul employs them in his letter to the Romans. This book also contains an appendix with eleven additional articles to explore these topics further.
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