Today's Bible Study, Authored by Arthur Cincotti. 06/12/2022
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Two Paths You Can Go By
Prov. 4:18 “But the path
of the just is like the shining sun,
That shines ever brighter unto
the perfect day”.
In Proverbs 7 and 8 we
see, side by side, two paths carefully demonstrated, and both personified as a
woman; the path of the “immoral woman” in Prov. 7, and the path “wisdom” in
Prov. 8
Scripture often gives us
polar opposites and invites us to make an obvious choice.
Prov. 7:11-13, notice
the character of the immoral woman.
“She was loud and rebellious,
Her feet would not
stay at home .
At times she was outside, at times in the open square.
Lurking at every corner.
So she caught him and kissed him;
Prov.. 8, in contrast:
vr, 6, “Listen, for I will speak of excellent things.”
vr. 7, “For my mouth will speak truth;”
vr. 12, “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,
vr. 22, “The LORD possessed me at the
beginning of His way,
vr. 30, “Then I was beside Him as a master craftsman;
And I was daily His delight, Rejoicing always before Him,
Pr. Finn use to say,
“wherever you see a woman in Scripture it is a type of the Church”.
Notice some of the
religious language that the immoral woman uses in Prov. 7:14-20: “I have peace
offerings”, “I have paid my vows”. Myrrh and cinnamon are also in the anointing
oil.
False religion is like a
harlot. It offers the trappings of true religion without any power or intimacy. II Tim. 3:5,
“having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn
away!” It leads to death. 7:27
Notice what wisdom
offers in Prov 8: “I have strength.” vr. 14
“Enduring riches and
righteousness.” vrs 18
“That I may cause those
who love me to inherit wealth.” vr. 21
Notice the Christlike
character of “wisdom” in Prov. 8, remembering that the church is the
representative of Christ in the earth. We are the body of Christ.
vr. 3, “She cries out by
the gates, at the entry of the city,
At the entrance of the doors:” Christ is the door; Jn. 10:9
vr. 7, “For my mouth
will speak truth” Christ is the truth; Jn. 14:6
vr. 32, “Now, therefor,
listen to me, my children,
For blessed are
those who keep my ways.”
Jn. 14:15, “If you
love Me, keep My commandments,”
Interesting that wisdom,
“takes her stand on the top of the high hill,
Beside the way, where the paths
meet.” vr. 2
Both, “cry out” to the
“simple” and to, “fools” 7:7, and 8:5
Also see 9:5&6. A
choice is ever set before us.
Wisdom is made
available. “Get wisdom and with all your getting, get understanding.”
Prov. 4:7
Also, Jas. 1:5, “If any
of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and
without reproach, and it will be given to him.”
The immoral woman uses,
“enticing speech” and “flattering lips”.
7:21
Whereas, wisdom says,
“For whoever finds me finds life,
And obtains favor from the LORD;”
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