Rev. Matt Ulmer, pastor at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bishop, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Proverbs 24:1-22.
Solomon’s compilation of wise sayings continues. Christians might be tempted to become envious of evil men due to their success with earthly wealth. Yet this is the way of folly, for when Christians desire to be with such men, they fall into the same sins. Rather, the only lasting household is built by wisdom. This is true in terms not only of material blessings, but in terms of family. The greatest treasure that can be given by parents to their children in the Christian faith. Such wisdom is true strength. Such wisdom is founded in the resurrection, which acts as honey that sweetens the perspective of the Christian in life and death. St. Paul puts it succinctly: “To live is Christ and to die is gain.”
“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.
