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Wisdom (Proverbs 8) – Day 28

Proverbs 1:1-3

The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel for gaining wisdom and instruction, for understanding words of insight; for receiving instruction in prudent behaviour, doing what is right and just and fair.

The Thought

The introduction to the book of Proverbs lets us know that Solomon was not yet king when he decided to write some of the good advice he wanted to give to anyone and everyone.

We can imagine that Solomon did not write the whole 31 chapters in one go! It seems more likely that he kept a note book and wrote inspired words and phrases as he grew in wisdom. Is that not what many of us do too?

Solomon must have been a challenge to his father David who had committed adultery with Bathsheba, Solomon’s mother (2 Samuel 11). That is an interesting chapter which begins with a few facts, telling us that it was springtime and that is the time when kings go off to war, but in this particular case, David sent the whole Israelite army out without him! We are not told why, but the verse ends with But David remained in Jerusalem. That obviously made it sound serious!

The rest of 2 Samuel 11 tells us of the terrible events which arrived out of that situation: David’s infatuation with Bathsheba, and the resulting manoeuvres to have her husband killed. One sin led to another, and the chapter ends with The thing David had done displeased The Lord (2 Samuel 11).

Action

Read 2 Samuel 11 and remind yourself today that nobody is perfect and if we are honest with ourselves and with God, then He forgives us, but being honest with ourselves and The Lord is the most important thing. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).

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