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The Book of Proverbs Chapter Wisdom is the Most Valuable Thing!

Vs. 6 - 9 Nine motivations for giving your attention to God’s Word; 6 Positive and 3 Antonyms.

Positive Motivation God’s Word is: Noble Things, vs. 6 Right Things, vs. 6 Truth, vs. 7 Righteousness, vs. 8 Straightforward, vs. 9 Right, vs. 9

Positive Motivation God’s Word is: Antonyms - God’s Word is not: Noble Things, vs. 6 Right Things, vs. 6 Truth, vs. 7 Righteousness, vs. 8 Straightforward, vs. 9 Right, vs. 9 Wicked, vs. 7 Crooked, vs. 8 Perverted, vs. 9

III. Second Exhortation: Choose wisdom above all else, 8:10.

III. Second Exhortation: Choose wisdom above all else, 8:10. 1 III. Second Exhortation: Choose wisdom above all else, 8:10. 1. Reason: Wisdom is most valuable, 8:11.

III. Second Exhortation: Choose wisdom above all else, 8:10. 1 III. Second Exhortation: Choose wisdom above all else, 8:10. 1. Reason: Wisdom is most valuable, 8:11. 2. Reason: Wisdom has immediate benefits, 8:12-21.

III. Second Exhortation: Choose wisdom above all else, 8:10. 1 III. Second Exhortation: Choose wisdom above all else, 8:10. 1. Reason: Wisdom is most valuable, 8:11. 2. Reason: Wisdom has immediate benefits, 8:12-21. 3. Reason: Wisdom’s origin, antiquity and work, 8:22-31.

Vs. 10, Choose Wisdom above all else!

In verse 6 we were commanded to “listen” to wisdom, here we are commanded to “choose” wisdom.

“Receive Instruction” LAQACH MUSAR, which is the wisdom of God given to mankind for our edification.

We are instructed to not choose silver or even the best possible gold over God’s Word.

God’s Word is more valuable than both of them combined.

Do not choose worldly wealth over the riches that are found in God’s Word. Cf. Prov 3:14; 8:19; 16:16.

Vs. 11 Wisdom is most valuable! Job 28:18; Prov 3:15; 20:15; 31:10

Job 28:18, “Coral and crystal are not to be mentioned; and the acquisition of wisdom is above that of pearls.”

Prov 20:15, “There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; but the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing.”

Prov 31:10, “An excellent wife, who can find Prov 31:10, “An excellent wife, who can find? For her worth is far above jewels.”

Wisdom is far above silver and gold and various kinds of jewels and other precious things. None of them compare to the value and wealth that “wisdom” has and brings to you.

Communion

Grace Offering Ex 23:19, “You shall bring the choice first fruits of your soil into the house of the LORD your God.”

Grace Fellowship Church Sunday July 7, 2013 Tape # 13-072 Proverbs Chapter 7 Wisdom is the Most Valuable Thing! Prov 8:10-11; 20:15; 31:10; Job 28:18 James H. Rickard Bible Ministries 2013