Charles (Chuck) Kensinger

Proverbs 9 continues to speak of wisdom as a part of creation. She has a house with seven pillars. She eats and drinks like us. She has female servants that call us to come to where she is. We are encouraged to leave inexperience behind.

What are the simple ways that are spoken of? Would you like to know if you are wise or a mocker? Verse eight says that a mocker will hate those who rebuke them, but a wise man will love them.

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”  When we speak of fearing God, it is more respect than terror brought on by an evil master. We know that life is hard but living it with God will make it easier and longer.

Folly is also described as a woman. She entices the inexperienced and those who lack sense, also. Unlike wisdom she provokes theft and what most of us say when we are on a diet. If no one sees you eat it, it is tastier. Watch out. This is not good for you.

Copyright 2021 by Charles Kensinger