Proverbs Book #1C (Commentary only)
Proverbs Book #1C (Commentary only)
Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 1
The subject of this book may be thus stated by an
enlargement on the opening verses.
1. The Proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king
of Israel.
2. Which treat of the knowledge of wisdom, of piety
towards God, of instruction and moral discipline, of
the understanding wise and prudent counsels.
3. Which treat of the attainment of instruction in wisdom, which
wisdom is to be shown in the conduct of life, and consists in
righteousness with regard to our fellow creatures.
4. Which treat of the giving to the simple sagacity to discover
what is right, by supplying them with just principles, and correct
views of virtue and vice; and to the young man knowledge, so
that he need not err through ignorance; and discretion, so that by
pondering well these precepts, he may not err through obstinacy.
Take the proverbs of other nations, and we shall find great
numbers founded upon selfishness, cunning, pride, injustice,
national contempt, and animosities. The principles of the Proverbs
of Solomon are piety, charity, justice, benevolence, and true prudence.
Their universal purity proves that they are the word of God.
The use of the Proverbs. (1-6) Exhortations to fear God and obey
parents. (7-9) To avoid the enticings of sinners. (10-19) The
address of Wisdom to sinners. (20-33)
Verses 1-6 The lessons here given are plain, and likely to
benefit those who feel their own ignorance, and their need
to be taught. If young people take heed to their ways,
according to Solomon's Proverbs, they will gain knowledge
and discretion. Solomon speaks of the most important points
of truth, and a greater than Solomon is here.
Christ speaks by his word and by his Spirit. Christ is the Word
and the Wisdom of God, and he is made to us wisdom.
Verses 7-9 Fools are persons who have no true wisdom, who
follow their own devices, without regard to reason, or
reverence for God. Children are reasonable creatures, and
when we tell them what they must do, we must tell them
why. But they are corrupt and willful, therefore with the
instruction there is need of a law. Let Divine truths and
commands be to us most honourable; let us value them,
and then they shall be so to us.
Verses 10-19 Wicked people are zealous in seducing others
into the paths of the destroyer: sinners love company in sin.
But they have so much the more to answer for. How
cautious young people should be!
"Consent thou not." Do not say as they say, nor do as they
do, or would have thee to do; have no fellowship with them.
Who could think that it should be a pleasure to one man to
destroy another! See their idea of worldly wealth; but it is
neither substance, nor precious. It is the ruinous mistake
of thousands, that they overvalue the wealth of this world.
Men promise themselves in vain that sin will turn to their
advantage. The way of sin is down-hill; men cannot stop
themselves.
Would young people shun temporal and eternal ruin, let them
refuse to take one step in these destructive paths. Men's
greediness of gain hurries them upon practices which will
not suffer them or others to live out half their days.
What is a man profited, though he gain the world, if he lose
his life? much less if he lose his soul?
Verses 20-33 Solomon, having showed how dangerous it
is to hearken to the temptations of Satan, here declares how
dangerous it is not to hearken to the calls of God. Christ
himself is Wisdom, is Wisdoms.
Three sorts of persons are here called by Him:
1. Simple ones.
Sinners are fond of their simple notions of good and evil,
their simple prejudices against the ways of God, and flatter
themselves in their wickedness.
2. Scorners.
Proud, jovial people, that make a jest of every thing. Scoffers
at religion, that run down every thing sacred and serious.
3. Fools.
Those are the worst of fools that hate to be taught, and have
a rooted dislike to serious godliness.
The precept is plain; Turn you at my reproof. We do not make a
right use of reproofs, if we do not turn from evil to that which is
good. The promises are very encouraging. Men cannot turn by
any power of their own; but God answers, Behold, I will pour out
my Spirit unto you.
Special grace is needful to sincere conversion. But that grace
shall never be denied to any who seek it.
The love of Christ, and the promises mingled with his reproofs,
surely should have the attention of every one. It may well be
asked, how long men mean to proceed in such a perilous path,
when the uncertainty of life and the consequences of dying
without Christ are considered? Now sinners live at ease, and
set sorrow at defiance; but their calamity will come.
Now God is ready to hear their prayers; but then they shall
cry in vain. Are we yet despisers of wisdom? Let us hearken
diligently, and obey the Lord Jesus, that we may enjoy peace
of conscience and confidence in God; be free from evil, in life,
in death, and for ever.
God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
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Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 1
The subject of this book may be thus stated by an
enlargement on the opening verses.
1. The Proverbs of Solomon, the son of David, king
of Israel.
2. Which treat of the knowledge of wisdom, of piety
towards God, of instruction and moral discipline, of
the understanding wise and prudent counsels.
3. Which treat of the attainment of instruction in wisdom, which
wisdom is to be shown in the conduct of life, and consists in
righteousness with regard to our fellow creatures.
4. Which treat of the giving to the simple sagacity to discover
what is right, by supplying them with just principles, and correct
views of virtue and vice; and to the young man knowledge, so
that he need not err through ignorance; and discretion, so that by
pondering well these precepts, he may not err through obstinacy.
Take the proverbs of other nations, and we shall find great
numbers founded upon selfishness, cunning, pride, injustice,
national contempt, and animosities. The principles of the Proverbs
of Solomon are piety, charity, justice, benevolence, and true prudence.
Their universal purity proves that they are the word of God.
The use of the Proverbs. (1-6) Exhortations to fear God and obey
parents. (7-9) To avoid the enticings of sinners. (10-19) The
address of Wisdom to sinners. (20-33)
Verses 1-6 The lessons here given are plain, and likely to
benefit those who feel their own ignorance, and their need
to be taught. If young people take heed to their ways,
according to Solomon's Proverbs, they will gain knowledge
and discretion. Solomon speaks of the most important points
of truth, and a greater than Solomon is here.
Christ speaks by his word and by his Spirit. Christ is the Word
and the Wisdom of God, and he is made to us wisdom.
Verses 7-9 Fools are persons who have no true wisdom, who
follow their own devices, without regard to reason, or
reverence for God. Children are reasonable creatures, and
when we tell them what they must do, we must tell them
why. But they are corrupt and willful, therefore with the
instruction there is need of a law. Let Divine truths and
commands be to us most honourable; let us value them,
and then they shall be so to us.
Verses 10-19 Wicked people are zealous in seducing others
into the paths of the destroyer: sinners love company in sin.
But they have so much the more to answer for. How
cautious young people should be!
"Consent thou not." Do not say as they say, nor do as they
do, or would have thee to do; have no fellowship with them.
Who could think that it should be a pleasure to one man to
destroy another! See their idea of worldly wealth; but it is
neither substance, nor precious. It is the ruinous mistake
of thousands, that they overvalue the wealth of this world.
Men promise themselves in vain that sin will turn to their
advantage. The way of sin is down-hill; men cannot stop
themselves.
Would young people shun temporal and eternal ruin, let them
refuse to take one step in these destructive paths. Men's
greediness of gain hurries them upon practices which will
not suffer them or others to live out half their days.
What is a man profited, though he gain the world, if he lose
his life? much less if he lose his soul?
Verses 20-33 Solomon, having showed how dangerous it
is to hearken to the temptations of Satan, here declares how
dangerous it is not to hearken to the calls of God. Christ
himself is Wisdom, is Wisdoms.
Three sorts of persons are here called by Him:
1. Simple ones.
Sinners are fond of their simple notions of good and evil,
their simple prejudices against the ways of God, and flatter
themselves in their wickedness.
2. Scorners.
Proud, jovial people, that make a jest of every thing. Scoffers
at religion, that run down every thing sacred and serious.
3. Fools.
Those are the worst of fools that hate to be taught, and have
a rooted dislike to serious godliness.
The precept is plain; Turn you at my reproof. We do not make a
right use of reproofs, if we do not turn from evil to that which is
good. The promises are very encouraging. Men cannot turn by
any power of their own; but God answers, Behold, I will pour out
my Spirit unto you.
Special grace is needful to sincere conversion. But that grace
shall never be denied to any who seek it.
The love of Christ, and the promises mingled with his reproofs,
surely should have the attention of every one. It may well be
asked, how long men mean to proceed in such a perilous path,
when the uncertainty of life and the consequences of dying
without Christ are considered? Now sinners live at ease, and
set sorrow at defiance; but their calamity will come.
Now God is ready to hear their prayers; but then they shall
cry in vain. Are we yet despisers of wisdom? Let us hearken
diligently, and obey the Lord Jesus, that we may enjoy peace
of conscience and confidence in God; be free from evil, in life,
in death, and for ever.
God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
<><
http://www.FirstContactSecrets.com
http://www.FirstContactSecrets.com/blog
http://www.FirstContactSecrets.com/publicity-blog/
http://www.Free-Targeted-Traffic.com
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