Proverbs 5:1-2 “ My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding. That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge.”
His lectures are not intended to provide speculation nor doubt, but to guide in our goals and choices. To make free choice decisions that are unconstrained by external circumstances, one must have the training that Solomon offers: the Word, knowledge, insight, and finally wisdom. These lectures make us stop to consider whether these teachings are limiting the free will of Christians, All Christians are guaranteed the free will whether to follow God’s teachings or their own leanings. God intended it that way and he does not change His mind.
Solomon recognizes that there are opportunities to do that which is wrong, chances that the wrong things may be done, and freedom for everyone to decide for himself. He also knows that God has bestowed tremendous wisdom up on him,; and, Solomon feels the responsibility to teach everything he has learned.
Solomon is not “blowing his own horn”! He knows that if we listen attentively to what he says, totally respect his teachings, memorize the meanings within our hearts, and consider these teachings in each decision, we will make much better choices and know the way back if we make a mistake.
Lord, we love you today and realize the teachings that Solomon gave 3000 years ago were intended for us today. We know, Lord, that You have all future mapped out for us—if we pay attention to Your teachings. Help us, Lord, to retain and apply your individual messages to us as we study Your teachings daily. For your service we live. Amen
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