The book of Proverbs is a guide for pursuing godly wisdom in our daily lives. In this four-week study, we will read a selection of topical proverbs covering different aspects of wisdom, from how to interact with our friends, families, and neighbors, to fearing God and keeping His commands. No matter the subject, these proverbs urge us to wrestle with and reflect on our own response to them. To help you better engage with the proverbs in this reading plan, we have provided you with a short introduction and reflection questions for each day.
When the Bible talks about fearing God, it means we should revere God as holy. Revering Him as holy is not a posture of hiding but a posture of drawing near.
Reflection Questions:
What do you think it means to fear God in a way that cultivates intimacy between you and Him?
What does “Don’t be wise in your own eyes” (Proverbs 3:7) have to do with fearing God?
When you find yourself envying sinners (Proverbs 23:17), what specifically do you envy? What does that envy reveal about what you revere?
For me, the fear of God is being obedient to His instructions, not to do what He despises, and to do what He asks. And as I follow His standards to live, I can feel that He’s always close to me, especially when there’s obstacles in life.
Envy sinners:
Sometimes I feel it’s kinda free not to live according to certain standards, but I am aware that’s the foolishness in me thinking. Life without standards is not free at all for we have to bear the consequences for sinning.
For me, the fear of God is being obedient to His instructions, not to do what He despises, and to do what He asks. And as I follow His standards to live, I can feel that He’s always close to me, especially when there’s obstacles in life.
Envy sinners:
For me, the fear of God is being obedient to His instructions, not to do what He despises, and to do what He asks. And as I follow His standards to live, I can feel that He’s always close to me, especially when there’s obstacles in life.
Fearing the Lord is the foundation to wisdom. In fearing the Lord we are honoring Him though obedience and showing respect because His name is hallowed.
So good!
To obey His word & honor him in all that I do. To trust in Him & His plan for me when things are unclear, to live in fear of how great His plan is for me.
Thank you Pamela!
Thank you. This is a beautiful and resonant explanation. I really appreciate your perspective.