Let’s talk about Proverbs, Chapter 8: 10-11 & 9:8-9 – Wealth
& Instruction
There is so much in Chapters 8 & 9 of Proverbs. A common
theme in both chapters is that wisdom should be held in high regard and is available to all of those who seek it out with diligence and apply the learning as a way of life. I’ve selected a passage out of both Chapter 8 and 9 to highlight today.
Chapter 8, verses 10 & 11 – “(10) Receive my instructions, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold (11) For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.”
Both of the verses I selected from Chapter 8 really highlight the value, really the wealth, of wisdom. Wisdom is said to be more
valuable than any other form of physically regarded signs of wealth. When we learn things, when we learn the “how” to do things, that cannot be taken from us. We have the ability to use our abilities to start over and to build up.
Wisdom gives us a foundation for growth and sustainability in our lives. When we support learning opportunities, we help to give people a path to knowledge and wisdom that can help them flourish.
The selection from Chapter 9 I selected highlights wisdom as
something of value to be shared with people ready to receive and value it. And we learn that wisdom builds on itself and defers to greater wisdom. The verses read, Chapter 9, verses 8 & 9 – “(8)
Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. (9) Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning.”
People that are wise will have a desire for continuous learning. And we are even warned not to try to provide instruction to those who won’t receive it, but to bring it to those who will value it. These verses speak to me about the importance of being in learning environments. And also recognizing when people are and are not on board with the learning process. When we all grow in knowledge, it can benefit our forward progress and upward trajectory. If we are in spaces where growth is not
supported or encouraged, it is likely not a place that will remain relevant or engaging.
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