A Proverb for the Day 1:23
January 29th, 2009“Turn to my reproof, Behold, I will pour out my spirit on you; I will make my words known to you” (Proverbs 1:23 NASU). Wisdom is telling the naïve, scoffers, and fools of 1:22 how they can change the course of their lives. They need to listen to Wisdom’s reproof. A reproof is a correction of someone who is at fault, and to turn to reproof is to be convicted of your error and desire to change. An invitation to humble yourself and admit your faults does not sound appealing, but it is the wisest course of action.
When we let Wisdom reprove our lives, Wisdom will bless us abundantly. We learn of Wisdom’s nature and character—we will learn how to act wisely in our lives. We will learn the words of wisdom that will guide us and enable us to give wise advice. All we have to do is humble ourselves and put forth the effort and time to learn from Wisdom.
