A chapter a day for the 31 days of January. (I promise not to write about Proverbs every day, although that wouldn’t be a bad idea. My mind searches too broadly to stay on topic.)
Why read the Proverbs (and actually any other Wisdom literature):
- For learning about wisdom and instruction;
- For understanding words of insight;
- For gaining instruction in wise-dealing, righteousness, justice, and equity;
- To teach shrewdness to the simple, knowledge and prudence to the young;
- To let the wise also hear and gain in learning, and the discerning acquire skill;
- To understand a proverb and a figure, the words of the wise and their riddles.
- The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
- Fools despise wisdom and instruction.
[Note: fear of the Lord does not mean to be afraid, rather, it means living within the awe and reverence of God however you define he/she/it.]
From the Prologue to the book of Proverbs. I couldn’t have said it better. So I won’t try. The types of people you will meet–the wise seek learning, the simple can be taught, the fool shuns learning, the scoffer cynically derides learning.
And Happy New Year 2024. Many blessings to you all for a great year.
Faith Venture 
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