Proverbs Book #3C (Commentary only)
Proverbs Book #3C (Commentary only)
Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 3
Exhortations to obedience and faith. (1-6) To piety, and to
improve afflictions. (7-12) To gain wisdom. (13-20) Guidance
of Wisdom. (21-26) The wicked and the upright. (27-35)
Verses 1-6 In the way of believing obedience to God's
commandments health and peace may commonly be
enjoyed; and though our days may not be long upon earth,
we shall live for ever in heaven. Let not mercy and truth
forsake thee; God's mercy in promising, and his truth in
performing: live up to them, keep up thine interest in them,
and take the comfort of them.
We must trust in the Lord with all our hearts, believing he is able
and wise to do what is best. Those who know themselves, find
their own understandings a broken reed, which, if they lean upon,
will fail. Do not design any thing but what is lawful, and beg God
to direct thee in every case, though it may seem quite plain.
In all our ways that prove pleasant, in which we gain our point,
we must acknowledge God with thankfulness. In all our ways
that prove uncomfortable, and that are hedged up with thorns,
we must acknowledge him with submission. It is promised, He
shall direct thy paths; so that thy way shall be safe and good,
and happy at last.
Verses 7-12 There is not a greater enemy to the fear of the Lord
in the heart, than self-conceit of our own wisdom. The prudence
and sobriety which religion teaches, tend not only to the health
of the soul, but to the health of the body. Worldly wealth is but
poor substance, yet, such as it is, we must honour God with it;
and those that do good with what they have, shall have more to
do more good with.
Should the Lord visit us with trials and sickness, let us not forget
that the exhortation speaks to us as to children, for our good. We
must not faint under an affliction, be it ever so heavy and long,
not be driven to despair, or use wrong means for relief.
The father corrects the son whom he loves, because he loves him,
and desires that he may be wise and good. Afflictions are so far
from doing God's children any hurt, that, by the grace of God, they
promote their holiness.
Verses 13-20 No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy
to be compared with true wisdom, whether the concerns of time
or eternity be considered. We must make wisdom our business;
we must venture all in it, and be willing to part with all for it.
This Wisdom is the Lord Jesus Christ and his salvation, sought
and obtained by faith and prayer. Were it not for unbelief,
remaining sinfulness, and carelessness, we should find all our
ways pleasantness, and our paths peace, for his are so; but we
too often step aside from them, to our own hurt and grief.
Christ is that Wisdom, by whom the worlds were made, and still
are in being; happy are those to whom he is made of Go wisdom.
He has wherewithal to make good all his promises.
Verses 21-26 Let us not suffer Christ's words to depart from us,
but keep sound wisdom and discretion; then shall we walk safely
in his ways. The natural life, and all that belongs to it, shall be
under the protection of God's providence; the spiritual life, and
all its interests, under the protection of his grace, so that we shall
be kept from falling into sin or trouble.
Verses 27-35 Our business is to observe the precepts of Christ,
and to copy his example; to do justice, to love mercy, and to
beware of covetousness; to be ready for every good work, avoiding
needless strife, and bearing evils, if possible, rather than seeking
redress by law. It will be found there is little got by striving.
Let us not envy prosperous oppressors; far be it from the disciples
of Christ to choose any of their ways. These truths may be despised
by the covetous and luxurious, but everlasting contempt will be the
portion of such scorners, while Divine favour is shown to the humble
believer.
God Bless you -
Chip Tarver
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Matthew Henry Concise Commentary - Chapter 3
Exhortations to obedience and faith. (1-6) To piety, and to
improve afflictions. (7-12) To gain wisdom. (13-20) Guidance
of Wisdom. (21-26) The wicked and the upright. (27-35)
Verses 1-6 In the way of believing obedience to God's
commandments health and peace may commonly be
enjoyed; and though our days may not be long upon earth,
we shall live for ever in heaven. Let not mercy and truth
forsake thee; God's mercy in promising, and his truth in
performing: live up to them, keep up thine interest in them,
and take the comfort of them.
We must trust in the Lord with all our hearts, believing he is able
and wise to do what is best. Those who know themselves, find
their own understandings a broken reed, which, if they lean upon,
will fail. Do not design any thing but what is lawful, and beg God
to direct thee in every case, though it may seem quite plain.
In all our ways that prove pleasant, in which we gain our point,
we must acknowledge God with thankfulness. In all our ways
that prove uncomfortable, and that are hedged up with thorns,
we must acknowledge him with submission. It is promised, He
shall direct thy paths; so that thy way shall be safe and good,
and happy at last.
Verses 7-12 There is not a greater enemy to the fear of the Lord
in the heart, than self-conceit of our own wisdom. The prudence
and sobriety which religion teaches, tend not only to the health
of the soul, but to the health of the body. Worldly wealth is but
poor substance, yet, such as it is, we must honour God with it;
and those that do good with what they have, shall have more to
do more good with.
Should the Lord visit us with trials and sickness, let us not forget
that the exhortation speaks to us as to children, for our good. We
must not faint under an affliction, be it ever so heavy and long,
not be driven to despair, or use wrong means for relief.
The father corrects the son whom he loves, because he loves him,
and desires that he may be wise and good. Afflictions are so far
from doing God's children any hurt, that, by the grace of God, they
promote their holiness.
Verses 13-20 No precious jewels or earthly treasures are worthy
to be compared with true wisdom, whether the concerns of time
or eternity be considered. We must make wisdom our business;
we must venture all in it, and be willing to part with all for it.
This Wisdom is the Lord Jesus Christ and his salvation, sought
and obtained by faith and prayer. Were it not for unbelief,
remaining sinfulness, and carelessness, we should find all our
ways pleasantness, and our paths peace, for his are so; but we
too often step aside from them, to our own hurt and grief.
Christ is that Wisdom, by whom the worlds were made, and still
are in being; happy are those to whom he is made of Go wisdom.
He has wherewithal to make good all his promises.
Verses 21-26 Let us not suffer Christ's words to depart from us,
but keep sound wisdom and discretion; then shall we walk safely
in his ways. The natural life, and all that belongs to it, shall be
under the protection of God's providence; the spiritual life, and
all its interests, under the protection of his grace, so that we shall
be kept from falling into sin or trouble.
Verses 27-35 Our business is to observe the precepts of Christ,
and to copy his example; to do justice, to love mercy, and to
beware of covetousness; to be ready for every good work, avoiding
needless strife, and bearing evils, if possible, rather than seeking
redress by law. It will be found there is little got by striving.
Let us not envy prosperous oppressors; far be it from the disciples
of Christ to choose any of their ways. These truths may be despised
by the covetous and luxurious, but everlasting contempt will be the
portion of such scorners, while Divine favour is shown to the humble
believer.
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
(c)2005 - 2022 Chip Tarver and FCS
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Chip Tarver's Articles
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