Proverbs Chapter 4

Proverbs Lesson 4  
​Proverbs Chapter 4
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Introduction:   In Proverbs Chapter 4, Solomon sets forth three profound truths: (1) the exhortation to seek wisdom and understanding; (2) the exhortation to abhor ungodly companions; and (3) the exhortation to live a righteous and holy life. 

1. A Father's Wise Instruction

 
Pro 4:1  Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. 
Pro 4:2  For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. 
 
The immediate speaker is Solomon speaking to his children. However, once again, One far greater stands in the shadows speaking to His children down through the ages.  His counsel is to (1) pay heed to our heavenly Father and (2) more specifically to hearken to learn (i.e., know) understanding.
 
The greater point is to listen to the voice of God and to be ready to learn understanding from Him. For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.
The word translated as doctrine (xql leqach) has as the basic sense of ‘teaching.’ Indeed, God’s Word provides excellent teaching for the issues of life. Therefore, God directs us to not forsake His law.   How often do His people do exactly that? Perhaps not on purpose, yet just the same, they forsake His Law. 

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