Rev. Mark Barz, pastor at Crown of Life Lutheran Church in San Antonio, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Proverbs 19:13-29.
The LORD is the source of all wisdom; He alone is wise and capable of being God. In giving us the fear of the LORD, He gives us wisdom to recognize how the world that He created operates and how we fit into it. This is true in the value of family; the way of wisdom sees family as a blessing and receives it as such. Though we sinners have failed to keep the commandment and so deserved death, Jesus has allowed Himself to be despised in our place so that we would have His life according to His grace. He is the Man who has shown perfect steadfast love who, though He was made poor for our sakes, is a far more loyal and faithful friend than anyone else. His wisdom, found in the fear of the LORD, brings rest and life.
“Wisdom and Instruction” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Proverbs. Although Proverbs is perhaps best known for its short sayings full of practical advice, the one true God has so much more in this book of wisdom. True wisdom begins with the fear of the LORD. Christians walk His way of righteousness rather than the way of wickedness because we trust that all good gifts come to us through His Son Jesus Christ, who is His wisdom made flesh for our salvation.
