1 These are the proverbs of Solomon, David's son, king of Israel.
2 Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline, to help them understand the insights of the wise. 3 Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives, to help them do what is right, just, and fair. 4 These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young. 5 Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser. Let those with understanding receive guidance 6 by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables, the words of the wise and their riddles.
In the western world the right to education has become a norm. We see how essential it is to educate the young, to equip them for adult life and to enable them to support themselves and contribute to the society around them. Where we see other countries in poverty we know that establishing education for all is fundamental to the well-being and development of that community. What a shame we so often neglect these concepts in our own Christian communities.
The same principles stand for us as new born believers. In order to equip us for a mature adult life with God we need to be educated. To support our own development and to contribute to the community around us we need to develop in our education. But this education isn't just head knowledge. The opening of the book of Proverbs promises us that these words teach wisdom and discipline, help us understand the insights of the wise, to build a disciplined and successful life and do what is right, just and fair.
Access to education can be a problem in less developed societies. Praise God for the his word. This is our unending source for education. We no longer have to wonder where to find the resources to equip us for life. He has provided this in His word. I believe in the Church of Jesus Christ. His body. A living and vibrant organism that expresses His life on earth. Yes, its messy. Yes, it has its faults. But it's all part of God's amazing plan. I believe in preaching. The power of the word of God expressed with life, vitality and relevance to every day lives. But if we rest there and don't invest in our own education through engaging with the Bible on a daily basis we will be 'under-educated' and inadequately equipped for all the greatness of a daily walk with Jesus.
I have just committed myself to a yearly bible reading plan. A daily appointment with God. Now I'm good at starting and poor at continuing. But it's my commitment. How are you going to invest in your ongoing education?
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